Yet Another Garage Build Thread
Discussion
I thought I would start this thread now as the work has been going for a while and I have now got some pictures. Unfortunately they are all over 2MB so I am off to scratch my head about that. On top of that the one I have uploaded seems to appear upside down on preview whichever way I turn ut before upload.
In the meantime this is what it will look like. Hopefully. The only addition is two Velux windows in the roof.
The project is to replace the old garage put in a new fence and remove the shed and veg plot.
In the meantime this is what it will look like. Hopefully. The only addition is two Velux windows in the roof.
The project is to replace the old garage put in a new fence and remove the shed and veg plot.
I've managed to compress them here goes.
A couple of the sad old rotten garage:
One of the shed which is going to create the reverse out space:
A couple of the fence which has slowly collapsed whilst I have spent the last five or so years on the house build project:
Going back a couple of months we started by removing the old garage and vegetable plot:
Then in with the new fence:
This was all done in time ready to for the builder to start in June:
Then on the 7th August they arrived:
The digging commenced:
My son arrived back from a holiday with his grandparents and discovered the diggers:
Then he found a bigger one:
and a mini dumper truck:
What have I started:
The footings going in:
The materials are arriving. Project managers could learn from my 70 year old builder everything arrives at the right time:
Setting up ready to build:
Unfortunately it then poured down for a couple of days but it gave me chance to try and find the shed:
The building started on Monday and they were soon getting out of the ground:
By Thursday they were ready to back fill:
Backfill done and I'm still left with this. I'm assured it will be gone on Monday:
Friday was spent getting ready for the base. The builder did not have a good day reversing 8 loads down my drive which has a nightmare dog leg around the house:
That was it for the week:
I'm now looking at doors windows etc.
Thinking about how to get gas electric and water down there. I think it will be a long trench rather than 3 mole runs.
The whether is not looking good for next week. I'll keep posting pics if people are interested?
A couple of the sad old rotten garage:
One of the shed which is going to create the reverse out space:
A couple of the fence which has slowly collapsed whilst I have spent the last five or so years on the house build project:
Going back a couple of months we started by removing the old garage and vegetable plot:
Then in with the new fence:
This was all done in time ready to for the builder to start in June:
Then on the 7th August they arrived:
The digging commenced:
My son arrived back from a holiday with his grandparents and discovered the diggers:
Then he found a bigger one:
and a mini dumper truck:
What have I started:
The footings going in:
The materials are arriving. Project managers could learn from my 70 year old builder everything arrives at the right time:
Setting up ready to build:
Unfortunately it then poured down for a couple of days but it gave me chance to try and find the shed:
The building started on Monday and they were soon getting out of the ground:
By Thursday they were ready to back fill:
Backfill done and I'm still left with this. I'm assured it will be gone on Monday:
Friday was spent getting ready for the base. The builder did not have a good day reversing 8 loads down my drive which has a nightmare dog leg around the house:
That was it for the week:
I'm now looking at doors windows etc.
Thinking about how to get gas electric and water down there. I think it will be a long trench rather than 3 mole runs.
The whether is not looking good for next week. I'll keep posting pics if people are interested?
I'm not sure about lighting yet.
The drive is getting done so once the shed is down I can look at the space and have a think about lights. it's easy to dig another SWA in before the new tarmac.
I've not given much thought to any of it yet beyond getting it up water tight and the services in. I'm currently struggling to get my head around the room above and what usable space I will have. I'm guessing 30ft by 12ft then sloping away to the eaves but I have never had a good look at a trussed roof structure before.
The drive is getting done so once the shed is down I can look at the space and have a think about lights. it's easy to dig another SWA in before the new tarmac.
I've not given much thought to any of it yet beyond getting it up water tight and the services in. I'm currently struggling to get my head around the room above and what usable space I will have. I'm guessing 30ft by 12ft then sloping away to the eaves but I have never had a good look at a trussed roof structure before.
The whether has held up this week. All the work has gone into getting ready to pour the slab which is going to be done in two hits.
Finishing off with a layer of sand (sorry for the dark picture)
Then 4 inches of insulation
The first section of base was poured yesterday. There were a few problems with leaves blowing onto the wet surface. Then when it was finished one of the builders disconnected the hose and a jet of water blasted it. He spent ages re-polishing it.
The rest of the base is going down tomorrow so I expect the blockwork to start next week.
In the meantime I am organising the doors windows and services.
Finishing off with a layer of sand (sorry for the dark picture)
Then 4 inches of insulation
The first section of base was poured yesterday. There were a few problems with leaves blowing onto the wet surface. Then when it was finished one of the builders disconnected the hose and a jet of water blasted it. He spent ages re-polishing it.
The rest of the base is going down tomorrow so I expect the blockwork to start next week.
In the meantime I am organising the doors windows and services.
Not much more to report. The slab is now complete, rubble an digger gone. The block work starts tomorrow so will post some more pictures at the end of the week. Can anyone recommend a floor paint? I'm in two minds about paint or PVC tiles at the moment. I'm also thinking about lighting and am toying with 3 rows of 9 GU10 each row 1.5 m apart then 1 m between the bulbs. Is this enough.?
A few more pics from this week:
Tight squeeze the digger leaving
The blocks arriving
So this is what they use to get things down the drive
That is one tight fit. He had to do 15 runs this time. At least he only touched my hedge and not the house.
Getting down
They are in
A few of progress this week:
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I'll keep posting if people are interested.
Tight squeeze the digger leaving
The blocks arriving
So this is what they use to get things down the drive
That is one tight fit. He had to do 15 runs this time. At least he only touched my hedge and not the house.
Getting down
They are in
A few of progress this week:
I'll keep posting if people are interested.
A few more from this week. It's looking very big. I discussed making it lower with the builder then the garage door surveyor turned up and to get what I want it has to be built to plan. This will give a lot of head room for lifting a car up though. Black sectional door on order along with a black composite personal door and windows to match the house. Blockwork should be complete next week trusses on order. I'm just looking at staircases now as this has to be in before the trusses arrive. I'm going to cut some trees back this afternoon to make way for the build.
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A few more of progress today. It's starting to look like a garage. Had a half day holiday so discussed the soffits velux windows and staircase with the joiner. The garage door guys came this morning and measured the opening luckily it was correct. The gables should be up ready for the trusses by the end of next week. I've managed to get bigger trusses which allow a 600mm gap which will allow me to build some storage into the eaves. It's soon going to be water tight then my slog begins as I am doing the rest.
Looking good - pretty huge space.
Having recently built something similar I am a bit surprised to see what looks like a standard pressed steel lintel over the main opening. Not trying to cause offence in anyway but has that been structurally checked? Given the wall plates and roof and attic floor are supported by it it would astonish me if its up to the job.
As I say just struck me as very small for such a high loading. By all means tell me to mind my own.
Russ
Having recently built something similar I am a bit surprised to see what looks like a standard pressed steel lintel over the main opening. Not trying to cause offence in anyway but has that been structurally checked? Given the wall plates and roof and attic floor are supported by it it would astonish me if its up to the job.
As I say just struck me as very small for such a high loading. By all means tell me to mind my own.
Russ
Russ it's what is on the spec in the plan. I thought there would be a big steel in there but I trust my builder. This is the 3rd sizable build he has done for me all with no problems. He is 74 and all his trades are of a similar age which gives me confidence. They usually turn up with their sons and direct operations. But yes I do share your view.
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