Garage Wish List

[Scarpozzi]

I started building a garage back in April.

I built a 30x30 foundation, a concrete block stem wall, wooden walls bolted to that.

I'm working on getting the floor prepped for concrete. I'm going to put a moisture barrier down (6 mil plastic), I've got insulation to put down over that, then work on getting radiant floor heating installed by running 4-5 pex circuits...tied to the wire grid I'm putting in to strengthen the slab.

I ran a 2" PVC line across the garage floor to be under the slab and allow me to run a cold-water line to a spigot. It's like having conduit under the concrete in case I need to run a second line or replace the water line later.

I've also got a few 4" drains that will be in each garage bay.

Is there anything else I should consider before I finish filling the floor with gravel and order concrete for the pour?


Are there any other things I should consider later on when I get to it? I'm putting in, 2 9'x8' garage doors with openers and will likely have my beer fridges out there....hopefully by the end of next month if I can get power run by then.

 

[jlee]

If you have any thoughts about a lift down the line, I'd pour footers for it now.

 

[Raizinman]

Concrete Piers under where you intend the lift to be.
Heating and cooling
Ceiling fans
Landline phone
Stereo system - Speakers mounted in each corner
Paint the floor - something light, light blue or tan
During the pouring of the concrete floor - put in some anchors for body shop pulling
High ceiling - due to lift
Electrical outlets every 5 feet including 220 every 20 feet. The garage should have its own fuse box.
Make sure the garage floor is not flat. There should be a slight incline toward the garage door.
Mercury vapor lighting on ceiling or something similar with enough switches to control the lights.
Make sure the lift stall does not have a regular garage door opener (or the car will hit the lift). You must have a 'jack shaft' garage door opener.
A large I-beam helps immensely for pulling engines and such.
Yes, I have all the above in my garage and don't regret any of it.

 

[boomerang]

If this structure is going to be subject to an inspection, make sure the floor drains are allowed. Here, they are not. The reasoning is that flammable liquids could end up in the pipes and there is the possibility of fire or even an explosion.

 

[Scarpozzi]

If this structure is going to be subject to an inspection, make sure the floor drains are allowed. Here, they are not. The reasoning is that flammable liquids could end up in the pipes and there is the possibility of fire or even an explosion.

They only claim to follow the 2006 international building code....not sure if that frowns on floor drains.

The garage is attached to my house, by the way. It has 9 foot ceilings and I hadn't planned on a lift.