Allways wanted to build a garage, and our current house has the perfect setting for it, so I though I’d give it a shot. I’ll be updating this over the next few weeks as there is progress.
Building a nice 2 car garage, 24 x 32. 10’ ceilings so i can put a lift in there, gas, electric, insulated, etc. etc. I’m having most of this work done, instead of DIYing it. the dollars saved vs. the time lost not making money with days of to do it, and the problems that allways come up pointed me in this direction.
I looked at the 2 basic options out there stick construction on a footer foundation, or a pole barn. I opted for the pole barn, so I cut some trees down to make room in the spring, and let the guys get to work.
This is what it looked like before it all started.
You’re going to want more than 10’, if you want clear floors you’re going to need almost 13’ unless your run one with the cables/chains underneath for a 2 post.
Had the site work guys come in, level the ground where the building will sit, then fill in with 4" of crushed and compacted stone that will be my “ground floor” eventually.
Agreed; when I was looking at them you want at least 12’. I’d also suggest putting in dedicated footers/forms for the posts of the lift and/or run 6" concrete for the whole garage.
How much is this coasting you if you don’t mind? I’m trying to find a house with a two car garage but if building a pole barn isn’t to costly I could broaden my house search. Pm me if you don’t want to post it. Thanks
