Setting My New Shop Up (Formerly Shop Build Progress)

[sancho57]

I guess I didnt post photos of the shop after the trusses were set an the frammers were finished, dont know whats next, Im guessing the sub panel and water line. Windows are on order dont know when to expect them shouldnt be to long a lead time

 

[rst]

My 36' side has three 10' bays but only one has a 9' high door.  We live in small central PA boro and I'm 67 and figure that if we eventually sell that someone may want three car bays.

 

[RustE]

My 36' side has three 10' bays but only one has a 9' high door.
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That’s a popular design. One high bay in the middle and two standards on each side.

At least you went with 10ft width, as I’ve seen some garages built way too narrow for opening car doors.

 

[rst]

All the bays are 10', I drive a 3/4 ton Ford van, not getting into anything less without turning the mirrors inward.  Wife's walled in space is at one end, one exterior door entering that space.  Plan on getting everything into the shop with 60" slider in interior wall after overhead door.

 

[sancho57]

Sounds like you put a lot of thought into yer shop. 

Were going to park out cars in the garage.

Get them out of the sun in the heat of the summer

 

[rst]

Just one car per season, wifes 2008 Audi TT Quattro convertible  in summer, Toyota 4Runner during snow season.  We've rented a garage bay since my oldest daughter graduated from college...$50.00/month...she's now 36, that's  where tje TT lives out tje winter

 

[RustE]

Just one car per season, wifes 2008 Audi TT Quattro convertible  in summer, Toyota 4Runner during snow season.
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Bought a 2019 4Runner late last year. But then not much snow.

Arguably, the winters in NE Ohio and NW PA can be brutal on vehicles.

Oh, and, sadly I’m too tall to find the Audi TT enjoyable.

 

[sancho57]

Roofing tiles were delivered today

 

[rst]

Tiles, very much in character for your area.  I only know of one house, outside Lewisburg, in our area.

 

[sancho57]

Since the shop is going to match the house, theyre the same roofing tiles that we have on my home. Here in the SW tiles are the way to go

 

[sancho57]

Sparkies came today and did rough in.

They still have to put the 100 amp panel in.

Waiting on windows theyre on order

 

[Bob D.]

Coming along nicely.

 

[Thompmd]

If I missed it, sorry. Are you going to spray foam the walls? I did in mine and loved it . Great r value and strength and rigidity are amazing. Only big down fall is if you have to get back in the wall to run something... let’s call it yucky

Got to be exciting watching it come alive

 

[sancho57]

Not sure on the type of insulation yet.

That will be the one of the last things I will do. The last thing will be wall covering havent decided on that yet. Got plenty of time for that though.

 

[RustE]

Not sure on the type of insulation yet.
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A friend of mine in the insulation business is really fond of wet-spray cellulose as the ‘bang for your buck’ wall insulation.  I’m not sure if it’s commonly used in your area versus his (N.E Ohio).

 

[sancho57]

Im in Az so the insulation would be more for keeping the cold in and the heat out :>D.

 

[FestitaMakool]

Not sure on the type of insulation yet.
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A friend of mine in the insulation business is really fond of wet-spray cellulose as the ‘bang for your buck’ wall insulation.  I’m not sure if it’s commonly used in your area versus his (N.E Ohio).

Cellulose is great for walls and framing containing wood as yours jobsworth. If you do not install a sealed barrier (typically plastic membrane) cellulose or wood fibre based insulation is mandatory as it will absorb any condensation slowly, and then let the moisture evaporate slowly again. Any glass based, rock based insulation or similar that doesn’t absorb moisture (condensation) will drip slowly down to underlying framing when cooling off. It’s a timeline to rot.
Both in Sweden and here, cellulose based insulation has become the choice for old houses. But increasingly popular in new builds as well. Pricing is higher, but gain is slightly better insulation and a green choice - Other benefits may be; healthier, non itching, no need to dress in protective clothing, smells good (wood like) and quite pleasant to work with. I used to hate insulating jobs, but now it’s pleasant and slightly fun because it’s like very soft wood.

 

[sancho57]

Got the windows and door installed. Looks like its coming together

 

[AnthonyE]

Coming in late on this one but this must be very exciting for you!!  I wish I came slightly earlier just to give my 2 cents about power and receptacles.  Put in twice as many as you think you'll need.  You cannot have too many outlets!!  I'm obviously a little late saying this but you can always throw some more in yourself before closing in the walls.  As a master electrician I can't emphasize this point enough to people.

Otherwise this build is looking great!  I'm very jealous as I'm in a basement where space is always tight.

 

[FestitaMakool]

Coming in late on this one but this must be very exciting for you!!  I wish I came slightly earlier just to give my 2 cents about power and receptacles.  Put in twice as many as you think you'll need.  You cannot have too many outlets!!  I'm obviously a little late saying this but you can always throw some more in yourself before closing in the walls.  As a master electrician I can't emphasize this point enough to people.

Otherwise this build is looking great!  I'm very jealous as I'm in a basement where space is always tight.

Wisely said, you (almost) cannot have too many outlets. In my late garage my electrician looked at me and said: How many? All these places? - I never regretted splashing out on outlets. Very good lighting and more than enough outlets spread around was the real pleasure of a new space, this time I’m even getting more  [big grin]