OT - Garage design / build contractor
Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: At my cottage.....
With drive thru door is nice.. if you limited width wise.. a roll up might be cool going into the back yard.. not to drive the car into the yard but you can do some cool lighting amd make ot part of your landscape..
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Newfoundland
I just built this detached garage in the fall. 24X24X10. I am in Halifax so I don't know much about Toronto. Getting a permit was easy and I actually had to hound the inspector to come and inspect it. The inspection took 30 seconds and then he left. The design was simple...4 walls and a roof. Trusses I just ordered through the lumber yard, I gave them the pitch, spacing, overhang, and width. I did this all by myself, I didn't even have someone to help me. The only thing I subbed out was the excavation/concrete(not something you want to do yourself) and the electrical(not allowed to do it yourself here). Prior to this I had never framed, roofed, did siding, or built anything.
My only suggestions are to make sure it's at least 10' if not 12' inside because one day you will want a hoist and don't worry too much about attic storage. The rule of storage is you always end up acquiring things to occupy 115%of your storage space. Build more storage space and you just end up acquiring more stuff. Oh, lots of outlets and waist height and either 60amp or 100amp service.
Here is a link to progression pictures.
My only suggestions are to make sure it's at least 10' if not 12' inside because one day you will want a hoist and don't worry too much about attic storage. The rule of storage is you always end up acquiring things to occupy 115%of your storage space. Build more storage space and you just end up acquiring more stuff. Oh, lots of outlets and waist height and either 60amp or 100amp service.
Here is a link to progression pictures.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Lee I absolutely love your "Hidden" Garage behind the garage. Was the back garage /w glass door always there? was it added later on?
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Originally Posted by Smitten
You might ask the truss supplier. They do the designs in-house and will usually include the service if you buy the new trusses there. If you plan to remove existing trusses and hand frame roof joists, the truss designer is still a good source, but probably not free. 😉
I won't need to replace trusses or lift the roof in her opinion. But might be worthwhile to call a truss manufacturer for a recommendation. Thanks for the idea.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: BIG smoke eh!
Always build something with the intention of selling it.
Don't design it for your 911.
9+ foot wide garage door to get a truck with mirrors in.
Tall garage door? So you can get a car in, with a thule roof box.
Man door? 36 inch so you can carry suit cases through, fridge, wheel chair when your old.
Don't design it for your 911.
9+ foot wide garage door to get a truck with mirrors in.
Tall garage door? So you can get a car in, with a thule roof box.
Man door? 36 inch so you can carry suit cases through, fridge, wheel chair when your old.
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Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Ontario
Always build something with the intention of selling it.
Don't design it for your 911.
9+ foot wide garage door to get a truck with mirrors in.
Tall garage door? So you can get a car in, with a thule roof box.
Man door? 36 inch so you can carry suit cases through, fridge, wheel chair when your old.
Don't design it for your 911.
9+ foot wide garage door to get a truck with mirrors in.
Tall garage door? So you can get a car in, with a thule roof box.
Man door? 36 inch so you can carry suit cases through, fridge, wheel chair when your old.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,115
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From: Newfoundland
www.garagejournal.com There is an entire forum dedicated to this very subject. Really interesting tool discussions as well.
Race Car
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
www.garagejournal.com There is an entire forum dedicated to this very subject. Really interesting tool discussions as well.