Ken:
A number of years ago I built a 28'x60' shop. I insulated and heat about
1/2 and the rest is storage. I have a sliding door on the inside between
the two sections so I can move things in and out depending on what I'm
working on. I used the hardware that's used for sliding barn doors. I heat
it with a natural gas unit heater and it heats in no time. I have to admit
the hot water in the floor would be a lot better than cold concrete, but I
don't use the shop every day, just turn on the heat when I need it. I
insulated under the concrete before I poured it and also put in a grade
beam of concrete around the perimeter which helps keep things stable. I
also put some block on top of the slab so I can wash things out when needed.
I don't have a floor drain so everything is pitched toward the overhead
door. I should have pitched the floor a little in the corners by the
overhead door, now the water tends to collect in these corners. I drywalled
the walls and ceiling except for the first 4 feet off the floor which is
prefinished white metal siding. This prevents me from putting a hole in the
drywall with a jack handle. It would be pretty easy to replace one of these
panels if it were dented, etc. I just installed some T8 fluorescent lights
and they have improved the lighting from the old fluorescents I used to
have. One thing you may want to consider is putting in doors on both
ends/sides so you have an escape in the event of fire, etc. Yes, I too
which it could have been bigger!
Dave Kettler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Gano palm top" <triumphs@consolidated.net>
To: "Friends of Triumph" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 12:18 PM
Subject: [Fot] The garage mahal
> Finally, after 15 years of trying to work in an unheated two car attached
> garage, SWMBO has agreed its time to expand :-)
>
> Yes, Ken finally gets to look at building a respectable workspace for the
> hobby.
>
> I am soliciting design ideas. My requirements are modest. It needs to be
> a
> 4 seasons building (i.e. have heat!) be tall enough for a lift, be
> permissible within the local historic district zoning ordinance and
> Charlie (SWMBO) says it has to be pretty. Like I said, modest
> requirements. :-)
>
> I would be interested in hearing the lists input as to other design
> considerations. What to I want to make sure to include in the initial
> layout? Space is something of a premium and construction costs will, I am
> sure, be the biggest limiting factor, but otherwise this is a clean sheet
> of paper project.
>
> Your thoughts and ideas will be appreciated.
>
> Kg
>
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