Greg Nichols
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got my popcorn all ready for the photo show of the progress I'm stoked for ya.
Cheers,
GREG
Cheers,
GREG
My Shop Build!
- Thread starter Shawn F.
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Ok guys, time for an update! Not many pictures but the job was huge and a BIG mess which will take a week to clean! I had a crew come in on Saturday to rip out all the old insulation that was falling and very brittle and causing me major issues. I had to redo 3 entire cars because of dust issues and insulation falling on the cars causing marring and scratches. Last week I was detailing a car and noticed swirl marks in the paint and marring while wiping the car down with new microfiber towel and ONR in a bottle. I then looked closely and saw bits of insulation on the car and had to re buff the entire thing. That drew the line for me and I stopped right then and there, made some phone calls and had a crew in there the very next day to take care of the issue.
The only down side is that there is no insulation in the building anymore and it's like an oven in there (probably 20 degrees hotter inside than outside). I do not have the funds to add new insulation in yet but will hopefully take car of it before winter comes. In the meantime I will put a portable A/C unit in the office to have at least one room with A/C to eat lunch and cool off... Until then I will have to suffer.
It looks much cleaner without all the old crap hanging down and falling and makes the place look a bit bigger.
Next project is painting all the walls white, surround sound, TV and work on the 50's diner kitchen.
Here's a few pictures!
The only down side is that there is no insulation in the building anymore and it's like an oven in there (probably 20 degrees hotter inside than outside). I do not have the funds to add new insulation in yet but will hopefully take car of it before winter comes. In the meantime I will put a portable A/C unit in the office to have at least one room with A/C to eat lunch and cool off... Until then I will have to suffer.
It looks much cleaner without all the old crap hanging down and falling and makes the place look a bit bigger. Next project is painting all the walls white, surround sound, TV and work on the 50's diner kitchen.
Here's a few pictures!
imported_Prestige Detail
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Definately making progress! Looking good man. Have you considered maybe a lift for undercarriage cleaning? Especially since your in the northern states with snow and what not. Just something I had always thought I would put in if I ever opened a shop...Not that I would have alot of use for one down in FL though.
MrCLRider
loves rubbing paint
If you own this building now I would look into having the top of the roof insulated with spray foam. Here in Ohio they seem to use it a lot for fixing/aiding leading roofs that are flat. I know it made a huge difference for a local shop that my friends family owns.
Prestige, yeah I am thinking about purchasing one if I do well this year but won't make the plunge until next summer. We do not really have snow and salt issues here where I am at. It rarely ever snows here (once every few years and it's not really snow, more like ice). I do want a lift to work on my personal hot rods though and to do things like under carriage painting, brake work, wheel work, etc.
As for the roof idea, I just lease the building so most likely will not do much to it that will be major investment. The land lord is a tight wad and an *** and doesn't even live in this state. He will not even repair a leaky roof but good thing my father owns a roofing and construction company in case I have any problems. The roof on it now is a rubber/foam type membrane roof that is thick and spongy which helps some instead of your typical felt/hot mop roof. Insulating with R30-R38 insulation will cost about $2600-$3500 depending on which one I go with. I heard from a few people that you can have a company come do the work installing and bring the materials for cheaper than I can buy the materials myself and install so we will see... Next on my list is walls then flooring. I also found a HUGE portable A/C system which is over $3000. I can probably get A/C put back into the shop for $1000-$2000 but I thought about the portable being a good investment because I can take it with me. I found one on Craigslist that will cool a 3200 sq ft building. Tomorrow I may go pick a small one up at Lowes for the office.
As for the roof idea, I just lease the building so most likely will not do much to it that will be major investment. The land lord is a tight wad and an *** and doesn't even live in this state. He will not even repair a leaky roof but good thing my father owns a roofing and construction company in case I have any problems. The roof on it now is a rubber/foam type membrane roof that is thick and spongy which helps some instead of your typical felt/hot mop roof. Insulating with R30-R38 insulation will cost about $2600-$3500 depending on which one I go with. I heard from a few people that you can have a company come do the work installing and bring the materials for cheaper than I can buy the materials myself and install so we will see... Next on my list is walls then flooring. I also found a HUGE portable A/C system which is over $3000. I can probably get A/C put back into the shop for $1000-$2000 but I thought about the portable being a good investment because I can take it with me. I found one on Craigslist that will cool a 3200 sq ft building. Tomorrow I may go pick a small one up at Lowes for the office.
Another update! Got the sign permit and put the signs up front of the shop finally... First day up I got a few calls and got a job from it. It really stands out and grabs peoples attention, I even get people stopping by telling me they really like the sign. Next thing is to get a banner put above the bay doors that says "Auto Detailing and Supplies" or such. The painter will be there in 2-3 weeks to paint the exterior semi gloss white and the bay door red to go with the 50's service station theme I plan to go with. All the cracks and imperfections you see in the picture will be fixed.
Oops I forgot the picture sorry!
Oops I forgot the picture sorry!