Makes sense let lift upper extend into rafters since its not need for car lift height,
what about a 4 post lift or one like @RacEoHolic330
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Makes sense let lift upper extend into rafters since its not need for car lift height,
what about a 4 post lift or one like @RacEoHolic330
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48" lift. I'm limited because of that support beam at 9' high. Even though I can't stand under it, I still love it and it has already paid for itself in saved time and aggravation.
MikeH686, Do you have to attach it to the house? Why not extend the drive into the back yard and put a detached garage back there. My 24x36 pole barn garage cost only $19500. Site prep, concrete, everything. The most frequent complaint that comes with garages is, "shoulda built it bigger" I can fit 4 cars on the floor in mine if I want but usually keep 3. The other space is work space. Thought about a lift but passed because I really dont need one that often. It would get in the way more than anything. Good jacks and jackstands is all I need. If I can get the car high enough so I can roll around and have shoulder clearance, I'm good to go.
Whatever you decide, I recommend tons of light fixtures. Can never have too much. I recommend LED tubes. Low energy consumption and instant on, even in cold weather. Over do the lighting, you wont be sorry. Put switches in groups at bot the vehicle doors and man door. I can control the lighting from either location in three different groups. 3 switches at each location. USB charging receptacles come in handy too. Dont forget the mini fridge with beer
I could put one back there but I like the convenience of walking out of my house right into my garage.
Yes I suggest 4ft led fixtures. Very low cost no ballast to deal with, crazy lumens. We just changed out a science center with them, took down 160 8ft t12 lamps and put up 80 4ft led.
Mike, is 20' the width? If so that is cramped for two cars if you want room to move or have other stuff on the walls. And if you have a single 16' wide door you'll quickly find out how much that sucks too since the cars are crammed even closer. Trust me, go bigger if you can, even if you need to go detached. You can always put a drive through carport attached to the house, or even a smaller drive through garage later on.
My building is 24 wide and 36 deep. I would have went 30x40 but my lot wouldnt allow it. Here are some pics of what under $20k got me. Including all doors and openers, less electric which I did myself. These pics are intended to show you the room available with 24x36 in with cars and stuff inside.
My building is 24 wide and 36 deep. I would have went 30x40 but my lot wouldnt allow it. Here are some pics of what under $20k got me. Including all doors and openers, less electric which I did myself. These pics are intended to show you the room available with 24x36 in with cars and stuff inside.
Yeah I talked it over with my brother I think I'm gonna go detached. Did you buy a kit like versamax or Hansen pole building?
I had a contractor build it. Under $20k. Site prep, construction, concrete, doors. Everything but electric.
Where've your locality, there should be pole barn builders to serve you. Google it. Get a few estimates. What state are you in?
Where've your locality, there should be pole barn builders to serve you. Google it. Get a few estimates. What state are you in?
Layout is important. I put my man door by the work bench area since they both require space. Stuff like that.
In the building const, I recommend laminated posts. The rot treatment is better and they are true and won't twist or warp.
In the building const, I recommend laminated posts. The rot treatment is better and they are true and won't twist or warp.
I live in Maryland I'll get the pad poured for free from my uncle. The Versa max buildings look really good I wanted the attached garage to mainly be a one car with the large garage door opening if I got detached I will make it large enough for two doors and fit two cars with ample room
Lift or not, I would heavily reinforce a rafter or two so you can hang a chain hoist. That is almost as handy as the lift and costs next to nothing
When I have a car going down for extended work, I put it on wheel dollies, rotate it 90 degrees in the back part of the garage. That clears ample room on all sides of the project car while still keeping two full roomy spaces for other cars. I'll dig up a pic if I can. 24 wide X 36 deep rocks! But, bigger is better if you can.
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