Blueprints for new garage

[imported_spooled180]

no more pics???????:nixweiss



I wonder if the lifts are in place by now

[TW85 HHI]

Here is what we have in the garage. Like I said before, it is cypress for flood purposes. I would post a better picture but our garage is a disaster. This is really the only exposed wainscoating except for in between the garage doors.







Here is what we have inside the house. If code would allow, it is much nicer looking but also costs more.

[SilverLexus]

Is the cypress requirement for code due to proximity to the ocean?

[TW85 HHI]

Yes, it was code for our house though I am not exactly sure what the code is as most new homes do not have it (codes have been modified since we built). Without looking at the blueprints, our garage is at 13` elevation whereas the house is at 15`. I think if the garage is below 14` elevation then water resistant material must be used up to the elevation of the house foundation.

[SilverLexus]

That makes sense.

[imported_Todd]

Originally posted by TW85 HHI

Definitely try to do something to break up all of the concrete. It adds some to the cost of the driveway but not much.







This is the best picture I have of the driveway. It looks nice and really takes your eyes away from the gray. Excuse the mess, LOL.

Christmas Update:



Thanks to great suggestions from TW85 and phatphob, I added decorative stamped concrete (Increte) to the front entrance and apron of the driveway. It cost about $3.50/ sq ft, but I think that the expense was worth it. It adds a little pizzaz to the monotony of concrete.



The garage doors are in, but the weatherstripping around the doors still need to be installed.



We`re getting close to closing time. Next step is going to be a costly one: $6,300 for acid etched staining of the garage floors (i.e. Stain-crete)..OUCH!



Merry Christmas,

Dean

[Beason]

Looking nice. Now open the doors and show us whats in there now

[imported_Todd]

Nothing new, really. Please refer to the previous pictures on page 11. White walls, bright lights and naked concrete

[TW85 HHI]

The driveway looks nice!



What is on the edge of the garage doors from the top to about 3/4s of the way down? Spacers for painting?

[Flexin]

Beautiful garages. And they even came with a house. :up



James

[m4xmw]

Dean well done so far.

I`m impressed by the vision of what you had in mind and how its

come to life so well.

So so different of how things are in the UK.

Nice choice of car(Subaru)



Regards

Mark

[SilverLexus]

Looks stellar Dean. Thanks for the Christmas Update. I will have some of my garage pics updated tomorrow as well.



I went to Sherwin Williams and got information on the H&C Concrete Stain they sell. I have to wait until Spring to do my floors since the floors have to be 50 degrees or warmer. I think it will look great at that point.

[imported_Todd]

Originally posted by TW85 HHI

The driveway looks nice!



What is on the edge of the garage doors from the top to about 3/4s of the way down? Spacers for painting?

Thanks. That is actually an unfinished gap between the garage door and frame. It will be later covered by a tan colored molding and gasket to prevent dust/dirt from entering the garage.

[imported_Todd]

Originally posted by m4xmw

Dean well done so far.

I`m impressed by the vision of what you had in mind and how its

come to life so well.

So so different of how things are in the UK.

Nice choice of car(Subaru)



Regards

Mark

Mark,



Thanks. Sadly, I recently traded in my WRX for a less than practical alternative...a STi.



SilverLexus,



I really think that concrete stains are the way to go. From what I hear from the concrete contractors, all epoxy paints eventually fail.



Dean

[TW85 HHI]

Originally posted by Dean

Thanks. That is actually an unfinished gap between the garage door and frame. It will be later covered by a tan colored molding and gasket to prevent dust/dirt from entering the garage.

Those moldings are a PITA to keep looking decent. We didn`t have them installed and so far so good.