Hey all,
I "lost" my current 24'x24' garage in a wind storm here last month.
Being we're out in the country with no real "fire protection",insurance was too high so there's no coverage on that building.It would cost roughly $2500/yr extra above our house insurance.
I have the cash and am planning on replacing that garage with one the same size BUT better.
My plan is for 24'x24' with a 12' ceiling,a 12'x24' lean-to on both sides,and 2-10'x10' o/head doors.
It will be tall enough to work on my truck and also pull our tent trailer in if needed to dry out after camping-the tent trailer is 23'+ opened up.Both the truck & trailer will be parked under the lean-to's when not needing to be in the shop.
The g/f parks her car in the garage.
I know it's not a huge space but it's what I have to work with.I'm not too concerned as to actual storage as I have a 14'x16' grainery,a 12'x14' pullman cart shed (our property is off an abandoned rail bed w/crossing),and a 30'x40' barn with loft for storage.I'm planning on putting the quad and mower(s) in the grainery-this is also where I hang my deer during hunting season,and the pullman cart shed is being used to store various body parts,etc. from other projects.
I need ideas on how to set this new garage up.
I'd actually like to see some pictures of your home shop or links to web sites.
I've been searching and am coming up with blanks.

Thanks in advance,

 

Wow, I don't know what else I could really add to that. Sounds like you have it pretty well thought out. There's always something to add that would make it better I guess, but I think a lot of that depends on your budget and what you do in the shop and how much. A lift is always nice! I have electrical outlets about every 5 feet along both walls so I don't have to use extension cords very much. I have a radiant heat cement floor thanks to a certain member here on DTR, and the only thing I want to do someday is move my air compressor outside in its' own shelter so I don't have to listen to it.

 

I have a 40x40 with a 12' ceilng and cement floor. Its a pole building, and the only other thing I would have done is insulate it better. I was considering puttin a pit in the floor instead of a lift, but never got to it. I also put a couple 2x4's in the rafters as an anchor for a small hoist.

 

I put outlets evry 5 feet as well. The other thing I did was to install four outlets at 'busy' locations. In addition, I ran the top outlets on one circuit and the bottom's on another. I also alternated circuits across the busy areas so I had four different circuits for running equipment simultaneously. Chop saw, table saw, vacuum, and planer, for an example. Took a little bit of extra time, and extra wire, but I felt it was worth it.

The other thing I did was to install a four foot knee wall above the first floor and built in a little storage area above. It did increase the cost, but with a 6:12 roof pitch I had quite a nice little work shop up there. Built a stair case that was hinged at the bottom so I could lift it up and hoist equip up to the second floor.

Turned out pretty cool. It was 24 x 24 as well. I'll see if I have some pics...

 

What you have planned sounds great. I also have 24X24 but no lean-to's. I always wish it was 24X32. I also put in a lot of outlets along with two 220 outlets. Installed 14 guage speaker wire for front and back speakers (it sounds great). I have a heated drain but kind of wish I had gone with a totally flat floor with no drain. I have 1/2" pipe for air to three of the walls but it is on the outside of the sheetrock because I didnt think of it until the walls were finished. I really wish I had radiant heat but the current forced air heat dries things off pretty quick.

 

Yes, I forgot to mention that. My floor is pitched from back to front, so when something wet comes in the shop, or I wash something in there, the water just runs out the door. Floor drains are an DEQ Inspectors magnet!

 

I built a garage that had a very slight slope to the center. When we poured the floor we covered the 90* to the drain with a small coffee can and poured over the top of it. After 'inspection' we saw cut a square around the coffee can and then installed the drain grate and re-poured the square around it. No harm, no catch, no foul. At least the home owner didn't think so.

Scott, don't you have an indoor shower yet????

Or is there just too much hair???

 

The hair clogs the drain. As it is, it piles up under the garage door if I don't open it a foot or more.

 

Thank for the ideas.
As far as floor heat-I'd love to but I'm using the existing pad.
I will be putting in 2-220 plugs.One at the back for a stove and/or welder and 1 near the o/head doors in case I need to run a welder outside then I don't need a mile long extension cord.
Bark,I love the idea of the speaker wire.
I'm going to have to modify my plan a little as I forgot about an attached shed to put the air compressor in,that is once I get the one I want.

 

I too am planning a garage...
1) >100A sub panel feeding the shop
2) 2x6 walls w/ blown in insulation
3) ~16' Ceiling so I can store the truck camper (cabover)
4) Convenience outlets every 5'
5) 2 Rollup doors: 1) 10'x14' 2) 10'x8'
6) 1 man-door leading towards the house

Tony

 

One other thing you might want to think about is an exhaust fan. I put in a 28" and it's proven its' worth 10 fold.

 

Plenty of outlets and suitable sub panel, as you know. Lots of lights, but put them on a couple switches so you can just have access lighting or work lighting. Plan the attic access out, use attic storage trusses if you're doing a truss roof. I'd consider building a closet for my air compressor next time, much quieter.
10x10 min on the doors. Personally I'd go 11' tall min, so I could get my boat in with the tower up, but 10' tall will take care of most other things.
Beef up the ceiling joists to hang a pick point for pulling engines and to build hanging shelves for storage.
Don't skimp on some decent size windows unless you have a plan to use up all the wall space.