Building/equipping a workshop/garage.

[Joe Garfield]

One idea is to put the compressor upstairs with an automatic drain and a power switch downstairs. My buddy has his up on a shelf (80 gallon? it's an industrial shelf); it's nice to have it completely out of the way. It shouldn't need too much attention so you could save the space under the stairs for something you need to access a little more often (maybe a muffin pantry?)

Some general thoughts in response to the talk about compressors:
I don't think there needs to be that much concern over the sound as I understand the plan is for a 220v 2-stage unit with good capacity (oil-less/direct drive compressors are a completely different animal). Most of the sound from a good compressor actually comes from the intake. You can get a sound reducing filter, or add a lawn mower muffler upstream of the filter (or just pipe the inlet to an exterior wall). I have an inexpensive 20-gal, 1-stage belt driven compressor in my little garage and have no problems with the sound (especially once I put the right filter on it). Also if the compressor is sized right for what you need, they don't spend a lot of time running.

 

[Allie]

One idea is to put the compressor upstairs with an automatic drain and a power switch downstairs. My buddy has his up on a shelf (80 gallon? it's an industrial shelf); it's nice to have it completely out of the way. It shouldn't need too much attention so you could save the space under the stairs for something you need to access a little more often (maybe a muffin pantry?)

Joe Garfield, you definitely have your priorities in good order!

 

[Steve]

How in the wide, wide world of sports did I miss the beginning of this?

I think I managed to slip it in while you were on that horrendous commute to/from work.

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[Steve]

Today, they installed the soffits, most of the windows, most of the siding and the overhead door.
They will likely be back on Monday to finish it up.

It's looking remarkably close to what I proposed back in July. :-k

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[Allie]

Today, they installed the soffits, most of the windows, most of the siding and the overhead door.
They will likely be back on Monday to finish it up.

It's looking remarkably close to what I proposed back in July. :-k

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Lookin' good Mr. Steve! Taking a garage right out of a '90s flight simulator and making it reality - now THAT'S imagineering!

 

[Steve]

Did not get a chance to update on Monday, but this is what it looked like at the end of the day. Had to stop here because the electric boxes for the coach lights on either side of the garage door had not arrived. No siding installed, either, they will be back later in the week. It rained pretty much all day, so it looks the same right now. Hopefully it won't be too muddy for them to work on Wednesday and/or Thursday. Dry both days, but only about 35-40 degrees, instead of the 45-50 that it was over the weekend.

This shot is from my son's GoPro camera. I have been shooting pictures every day there has been some work, and have been assembling them into a nice little time-lapse movie. I'll tell you what, though, even going with the lowest resolution of 5 megapixels, shooting a picture every 5 seconds really fills up the hard drive. :-\\\

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[Steve]

Not a whole lot different after the last couple of days. The brick is finished, the scaffolding is gone. The vinyl siding is done, but their scaffold is still there. Still need to finish the trim around the overhead door.

The electrician is still about two weeks out, will finish the rest of the utilities at that time.

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[DaveR]

Looking good Steve. What is the dark line along the ridge?

 

[78550GS]

Looking good Steve. What is the dark line along the ridge?

I'm no expert, but I just had a roof put on my house and that looks like the ridge vent they put on mine.

 

[Steve]

Looking good Steve. What is the dark line along the ridge?

The dark line along the ridge is a ridge vent. It was supposed to be a bit longer, almost to the ends. I expected it to end about 2 feet from the end, it's actually closer to 6.

I'm no expert, but I just had a roof put on my house and that looks like the ridge vent they put on mine.

Good choice going with the ridge vent. :encouragement:
It just works so much better to vent the attic.

The ridge vent is rather critical, in this case. I will have baffles running from the soffits to the ridge to vent the underside of the sheeting, then insulation to help moderate the attic space. Having a typical gable-end vent or a row of vents along the back side of the roof simply would not work, due to the way the attic will be used.

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[DaveR]

Gotcha. Not a standard construction detail here.

 

[GSX1000E]

You already have an extension cord going out to the shop and a bike in there don't you?

 

[Steve]

You already have an extension cord going out to the shop and a bike in there don't you?

Just one out of two, Eric. You can see the cord snaking its way from bottom-center of the picture, up to the side door.

Not going to put anything out there until I figure out what I am going to do to seal the floor. No sense in moving bikes, toolboxes, benches, etc. out there, then having to move it again, just to coat the floor.

Waiting until after the electrical inspection before I start adding LIGHTS. One of the hospitals where I work is replacing virtually all of the fluorescent lights with LEDs. They are taking the old fixtures to the scrapyard and getting a token amount of cash for them that basically just pays for the gas to take them there. I will be acquiring a total of 17 double-tube fixtures to put in the lower level. Will have them on 5 switches, for zoned lighting. Nope, the inspector does not need to see all of that.

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[Steve]

No pictures to show, but the floor got sealed today (Tuesday).

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[Joe Garfield]

Steve, nice touch with the color coordinated garage door.

IIRC they did some 'special' framing between the trusses (?) under the roof sheathing near at least one end of the building (I was thinking it was over the stairs) - that would explain the 'short' ridge vent. If there are cross members between the roof trusses, they would block the airflow rendering the ridge vent ineffective for that section. (See picture in post #76).

Did you use any particular color or texture with the concrete seal?

If you end up with any left over lights, I can help you get rid of a few of them

 

[Steve]

Yeah, we tried to match the door on the house garage, but it's a couple shades different.
Might be due to different vendor, different paint batch, sun fading, ..., who knows.

Not sure if I would call it "special" framing, but one of the trusses is offset to make room for the stairs.
Yes, they did use some cross-bracing to span the extra distance, but there is still room at the top for a slot for the vent.

Nothing special on the sealer, it's just clear.

How many lights would you like?


My son and I are in the process of insulating the roof now. Seems there is no inspection necessary for insulation in a detached garage, as long as it does not hide anything that does need to be inspected, like electrical or plumbing. None of that in the roof (yet ), so we are doing what we can until after the electrical inspection next week.

Saturday and Sunday, the meter will be moved to the side of the house and wiring run to a new 200-amp breaker panel. Monday and Tuesday, new underground service will feed the new meter and continue back to the shop. Still have not heard from the plumber to see if he can make it while we will already have the trencher there, let's hope he can make it.

I will be taking Monday through Wednesday off from work to help with this part of the project. Electrical inspection will be done by Tuesday. As soon as the inspector leaves the property, we will be breaking out the wire, switches and outlets and getting BUSY. Hopefully we can have most of it wired by the end of Wednesday. Then we can insulate the walls and put up paneling. THEN we can start with the cabinets, shelving, workbench and maybe a bike or three. :dancing:

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[GSX1000E]

Electrical inspection will be done by Tuesday. As soon as the inspector leaves the property, we will be breaking out the wire, switches and outlets and getting BUSY. Hopefully we can have most of it wired by the end of Wednesday. Then we can insulate the walls and put up paneling. THEN we can start with the cabinets, shelving, workbench and maybe a bike or three. :dancing:

??? Does he then come back for a finished inspection certificate/sticker?

 

[Joe Garfield]

Not sure if I would call it "special" framing, but one of the trusses is offset to make room for the stairs.
Yes, they did use some cross-bracing to span the extra distance, but there is still room at the top for a slot for the vent.

Yeah I guess I was thinking about the soffit/ridge vent system which relies on a film of air flowing along the inside of the roof, to cool the inside of the plywood and/or wash out air as it picks up heat conducting in through the roof. But I guess that doesn't mean you can't still have a ridge vent without the soffit cooling and I'm sure there are all kinds of theories on home and attic insulation.

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How many lights would you like?
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If there are some left over, I could use anywhere from 2 - 4 or maybe more. I've got next to nothing in my garage, no lights in my tool room, and am considering florescents in the den that will likely be my indoor shop.

 

[Steve]

??? Does he then come back for a finished inspection certificate/sticker?

I will need to get some clarification from the general contractor, but I am under the impression that all the work he did that qualified for inspection has been inspected and passed. Anything additional, like the electrical and plumbing, need their own inspections. No such thing as a "finished" inspection for a detached, non-domicile structure here.

If there are some left over, I could use anywhere from 2 - 4 or maybe more. I've got next to nothing in my garage, no lights in my tool room, and am considering florescents in the den that will likely be my indoor shop.

There are several different types that are coming out, I will give you a call to give you some details on what is coming and a possible timetable.

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[Steve]

Today's progress?

Actually, it has been a week full of little stuff in the evenings, but tonight, we got most of the insulation done in the attic.
There is still a gap in the middle, where some lights will be installed.

Makes a BIG difference in there. It is 6 degrees F outside (about -15 C), but the torpedo heater that was running full-time when we were working on previous evenings, is now cycling with a less than 50% duty cycle to maintain a modest 55 degrees inside. :dancing:

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