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    Re: Building New House - Garage Features???

    Quote Originally Posted by GearHead_1 View Post
    How about stairs that steal this space, are there any?
    Not sure what this means. Stairs that steal space? There are no stairs in the garage.

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    Swanicyouth- Guess it`s not an issue for you then...I`m guessing he means the way some types of staircases eat up room (I have a spiral staircase in my shop for that reason... and because it looks cool ).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    Swanicyouth- Guess it`s not an issue for you then...I`m guessing he means the way some types of staircases eat up room (I have a spiral staircase in my shop for that reason... and because it looks cool ).
    Yeah, pretty much what he said.
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    Oh. Got it.

    The house is a rancher. There is some storage space above the garage (think small attic), but the builder seem to discourage putting anything up there. It`s more of an access. There is a stairs to the full basement, but it doesn`t open from the garage.

    Would love to have a garage with some type of second story, but it`s just not in my budget. I`m trying to be realistic and just not blow my load in the the garage $$$.

    It`s looking like this may be a go.

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    Swanicyouth- Glad it`s all coming together, must be kinda exciting.

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    Building New House - Garage Features???

    Prolly nobody here really cares, but house is a go. Going to sign papers Sat morning.

    Thing I am most excited about is I got the architect to add 2` to the garage - making it a 2 car garage + almost 9`. Cost more, but prolly worth it.
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    Congratulaions, that`s great.
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    That`s fantastic. Congrats!!!

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    Swanicyouth- Hey, glad to hear the good news! I bet you`ll really appreciate that added room in the garage.

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    Congrats, now comes the hard part making sure they do there job right and on budget. Remember it will be worth it in the end, most builds/remodels go, design (enthusiastic), build (frustrated), finished(relieved and happy).

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    Here`s a thought that may be good for you. Most contractors pay to have someone clean the site on a regular basis. If you live close to the building site, have that person be you and your family. They knocked a $1000 off the price of my last house when I did this. You end up with a cleaner work site (no sawdust down the heater vents, no scraps burried in the front yard, ask me about this some time and I`ll tell you stories you wouldn`t believe) but most importantly you`ll find yourself being almost intimate with the home as it goes up. You`ll see everything including those mistakes you may not otherwise catch. The contractor knows you`ll be there so he watches his subs a little more closely. Changes are made before it`s burried behind a wall or a floor. As long as you`re not driving an hour to get there you can go several times a week and see how things are progressing. For me it was a win, win situation. We`ve done this on several homes and at least in my mind got a better finished product because of it.
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    Thanks for al the advice peeps.

    It`s just kind of scary writing such a big check and signing papers for what is now only an acre of weeds.

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    So, I signed everything yesterday for what I`m now calling "my acre of weeds"

    As for the garage, I got the size I wanted (2 bay w/ double wide door + 17` X 9` bump out). The "bump out" should house all my detailing stuff and tools...

    The builder asked if I wanted the garage insulated - and I passed $$$. Dollars were adding up fast for other things. Dunno if it means much - but garage doors will be insulated.

    One thing I really need advice on is garage lighting. The builder is a custom builder - and can pretty much do most reasonable things it seems. They even gave me hand drawn blue prints (not CAD).

    I`m pretty sure LED lights are the way to go. I`m thinking something like this:



    But, I have no clue how many??? I`m not detailing for a living - so I don`t need Richard Linn`s light setup. Something prosumer style would be nice.

    I have T8 halogens now. They are adequate. I`m guessing they are outdated and that wouldn`t be a good way to go?

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    Can`t tell you how to spend your money. That said, I think you`ll be sorry if you opt not to insulate your garage if they`re putting rock up. Blown in insulation can be pricey but pink rolled isn`t all that bad and can be done by a guy in the afternoon. Have the ceiling taken care of while they`re there. Leave the rock off if code allows until you can afford the insulation in the walls and then do both.
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    My old house had a garage added by a previous owner. I`ve been here 18 years.
    No rock or insulation. Take Gear Heads advise.
    I have plans on insulating one day then rocking. I light a propane tank heater and it barely goes above 50 in there. Open ceiling. If we get temperatures like last winter you`ll freeze in there . (Ask me how I know)
    Maybe have the builder insulate the rafters and just rock the ceiling for now.

 

 
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