Building a seperate Building for a shop

[Fish30114]

SDB777, that size would probably be fine, it's a question of what all would have to be done to the HD 'shed' to make it code compliant, and also put in a bathroom and HVAC. but that is the one I mentioned early on from HD as a two story one.

Good feedback on the floor system Gary, I appreciate it.

Thanks all--Don

 

[79spitfire]

I've never seen a prefab from HD that would be big enough for a shop.

Maybe start with a single car garage and work from there. That way when you call around for pricing it's kind of a standard size for comparison.

HD has 20x30 two-story 'garages/shops' here in central Arkansas...how big do you need?



I'd enclosure the entire property I have, if I could get a permit to do it. No more mowing, plenty of storage room, and neighbors could go pound-sand!




Scott (bigger is better) B

I like the way you think!
(Imagine the roof on 5 acres! )

 

[shastastan]

I built one at our previous house. I bought a 2-car garage kit from our local lumber store that included the materials and plans. I had to hire the cement work out and also electrical and sheetrock. I knew that the city bldg dept. would accept the plans because many have been built in the past. The kit did not include sheet rock, or electrical. I added a couple of extra windows. The kit was $3400, but I had $9,000 into it by the time it was done. I did it myself with another guy who has a tractor with front-loader. This was great to put up the trusses and lift the shingles up to the roof. I would not have attempted to do it alone due to the weight of some of the materials. I bought a framing nailer just for this project. We put the shingles on by hand, but I would recommend a roofing nailer. Rent one. YMMV