Outfitting a NEW Garage- IDEAS

[Absledder]

Don't forget outlets on the outside. Never looked when I bought my house, but between it and the garage there's only 2 outdoor outlets, which means ridiculously long cords are needed to plug in in the winter.

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[Pistonbroke]

Don't forget outlets on the outside. Never looked when I bought my house, but between it and the garage there's only 2 outdoor outlets, which means ridiculously long cords are needed to plug in in the winter.

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Same goes for air QD.

 

[eclipse1966]

I just finished my shop (25x30) and did put a floor drain in the middle of the shop and one outside the door. Wish I had the space for an extra compressor room and "stuff". Unfortunately this was the largest building I could build on the property.

 

[doorfx]

There is a place in spruce grove called Wicked Workshops. They have some pretty cool stuff !!
WICKED WORKSHOPS INC.

 

[j335]

Inlaw has a toilet and sink in his, awesome to have that outside the house. Like someone else said, toss in a cheap shower too.

 

[eclipse1966]

I put a urinal in mine. Works great!!! For #2 need to go in the house LOL

Inlaw has a toilet and sink in his, awesome to have that outside the house. Like someone else said, toss in a cheap shower too.

 

[Ministik Man]

Some great ideas
Now to draw them in to the spaces and see if it fits

DAMN height restrictions

Also maxed out on lot size too - always need more room for sh!t

 

[TylerG]

Some great ideas
Now to draw them in to the spaces and see if it fits

DAMN height restrictions

Also maxed out on lot size too - always need more room for sh!t

I was going to ask if you annexed the neighbours yard to build this

 

[niner]

If your restricted to a 12' ceiling I would consider installing a sliding door. Not as convenient as O.H. but you can use the full height of your shop better.

 

[Uturn]

I would use metal on the ceiling to reflect light down. Plan a couple of switched lights on the walls where you are working the most for extra light. Wire for a fan in the middle of the garage ceiling. Pre wire for stereo and security system.

Put extra studs behind any wall board you think you may want shelving on.

Sump is a must have for our winters.

 

[ferniesnow]

Don't forget outlets on the outside. Never looked when I bought my house, but between it and the garage there's only 2 outdoor outlets, which means ridiculously long cords are needed to plug in in the winter.

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IMHO, that would be water (frost free hose bibs for filling RV's and whatever else needs a hose instead of the portable pressure washer) and GFI receptacles for plugging in RV's. You may at sometime want a 30 amp outside plug-in for guests visiting for their air conditioning (then again maybe not??)

Everything else is pretty much covered. With a vaulted ceiling inside, you may be able to get a higher overhead door to fit. Would have to get a designer to draw it out to see if it would work and still meet height restrictions.

 

[Murminator]

Couple smaller things no thinks about for myself no windows i would opt for skylights instead give more light and keeps prying eyes out and steel jam man doors no one can boot them in when they are locked

 

[takethebounce]

Couple smaller things no thinks about for myself no windows i would opt for skylights instead give more light and keeps prying eyes out and steel jam man doors no one can boot them in when they are locked

Planning on keeping something or someone tied up for awhile?

 

[niner]

U-Drain - Simple and Cost-Effective Floor Drainage

Heres a link to the gutter system we have used lots. When going with a longer drain slot allows you to run less slope on your floors but still enough to get rid of water. And it's easy to run small wheels over it without catching it.

 

[drew562]

Always wanted a urinal in my garage. Lots of beers crushed in the shop.

 

[gibsons]

I like that Idea.

U-Drain - Simple and Cost-Effective Floor Drainage

Heres a link to the gutter system we have used lots. When going with a longer drain slot allows you to run less slope on your floors but still enough to get rid of water. And it's easy to run small wheels over it without catching it.

 

[niner]

Trusscore – PVC Wall and Ceiling Panel – Canada

And here's another product we have used lots. Super easy to clean, very shiny, nice clean look. Installs super easy. I would personally do white metal on the ceiling and use truss core on the walls.

 

[niner]

We built this for a customer. He had his man cave upstairs in the corner. A little window dressing can give it a nice look.
I have a few more pics of some shops on my website.

 

[doorfx]

Trusscore – PVC Wall and Ceiling Panel – Canada

And here's another product we have used lots. Super easy to clean, very shiny, nice clean look. Installs super easy. I would personally do white metal on the ceiling and use truss core on the walls.

How does it compare cost wise to plywood or drywall ?

 

[niner]

How does it compare cost wise to plywood or drywall ?

Trusscore is about $1.50 sq/ft.