New Work Shop

[Theshipstore]

Well spent the day Monday starting the new work shop extension on my existing 10 x 20 shop. New addition will be 12 x 14
Think I am overbuilding a little but the last one floated away with Sandy

Sal

 

[CharlesWilson]

Sal,

When it comes to adding workshop space, you really shouldn't worry about overdoing it. At least one of Murphy's Laws applies to this situation. You should actually be planning for the annex that will attach to your addition.

Charles

 

[builderbob]

I think it needs a mast, some plastic 55 gallon drums and a generator and then if it floats away, you pick your path!

 

[farms100]

It seems like a wide joist span for 3/4 plywood.

 

[Theshipstore]

it seems that way but I built on 4 x 6 treated  and the span is really good

Sal

 

[Paul G]

Congrats on the new expansion! Forgive my ignorance but I haven't seen joists oriented like that before, is that typical in your area?

 

[Theshipstore]

No not really trying too overbuild so as to keep it from floating away with the next hurricane

Its weight by this build should hold it down  I Hope

Sal

 

[Paul G]

I hope it works out for you and enjoy the extra space.

 

[Bob Marino]

  No such things as overbuilding in these crazy weather times. Keep us posted on this one, Sal.

Bob

 

[rmwarren]

Wow Sal that looks substantial! Did you anchor it down or is it resting on those beams/blocks on grade?

RMW

 

[Theshipstore]

I drove in 1/2" 24" long re bar thru the first,center and last row of timbers. Trying to guess all the chances of movement and eliminating them

Fingers crossed, will continue to post as I go along

Sal

 

[rmwarren]

That was smart, never occurred to me to just stake it down to the ground.

We got 3' of water in Sandy, luckily the house is newer and raised but we had a boardwalk along one side that connected to the deck stairs and it floated up and settled back just slightly off level. Just got around to fixing it the weekend before last.

[attachthumb=#]

This past weekend I extended my small workshop out into the fresh air by adding this deck.

[attachthumb=#]

Now if we can just get some spring weather I can roll the tools outside and have some fun.  [drooling]

I wish I had thought of your solution, as this is just sitting on 4" concrete block. I have my fingers crossed that Sandy's sister never comes to visit.

RMW

 

[Paul G]

Interesting, here in the land of eartquakes nothing just sits, most anything I see is anchored into poured concrete foundation. Floatation wouldn't be a possibility. I've enjoyed reading info on how different codes apply in different regions of the US, be it related to eartquakes, wind, flooding, fire, etc. A friend had to go through some unusual stuff building his custom house in northern California, everything from cabling the roof to the concrete foundation to resist wind lift on the eaves to a snow load requirement in an area that hasn't seen more than an inch of snow in a few decades, not to mention the earthquake standards. But it's a better structure because of it.

 

[lambeater]

Sal pretty cool but why don't you slip some 44 gallon drums under the framing! [big grin] Just in case!!

Lambeater

 

[peter halle]

Sal,

Can't wait to see more of the build!  BUT, wood floats and 24" of rebar driven vertically into the soil isn't going to prevent your deck from floating.  Look for screw auger type hold downs.

Peter

 

[semenza]

I don't know man, I think the whole thing needs to be on wheels so you can just drive it out of arms way  [thumbs up]

I can see it now ...... hurricane warnings on TV, and there goes Sal driving down the street with a 20 x 30 shop hooked up to the rubber Dakota   [blink]  [big grin]

Seth

 

[Kev]

My suggestion is to fill in with a lot of heavy machinery ... that's avoid any potential issues  [wink]

 

[jmbfestool]

I'm surprised decking isn't anchored down anyway.  

I would never build a decking or Shed which just litterly sits on concrete.

And our weather conditions are rubbish but not that bad.

I always chemically bolt them down using stainless steel bar into concrete.    Main reason is to keep shed or decking floating of the ground/concrete to prevent rotting.   Nice thick stainless steel bars to keep everything of the ground but also in place.

 

[rmwarren]

I can't speak for Sal but in my case the deck has to remain a "non-permanent structure" i.e. no permanent foundation to avoid exceeding the allowable coverage on our lot. It sits also within the 20' rear setback where permanent structures are not allowed, other than accessory buildings like the shed itself. Basically I am skirting code violations.

I also figured that, if we ever got another flood, that deck would be the least of my problems.

RMW

 

[Theshipstore]

Just as Richard stated property tax wise the shed can not be Permanently attached to the ground, footings, foundations type of structure. This way I meet the local code as a shed and not a permanent structure. Our local codes are quite something to contend with. This way there is no property tax increase.
Besides it is only a shed,just one I plan on doing up nicely and spending a lot of time in.

Sal