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BlckBox04

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what's the space coming out of the second floor going to be used for? having columns coming down like that might look a little weird.
 

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We had drains in the garage so there was no standing water - it was really nice. Also liked that it was positioned so the bays weren't visible from the road.
 

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one other thing, make sure the concrete contractor puts a vapor barrier in. It should be there regardless, but definitely with a high dollar epoxy floor.
 

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air conditioning is nice if you can swing it. if not, look into a dehumidifier, that in itself will make a huge difference. Just dropping the humidity to 40-45% helps. Not to mention, is better to store nice toys in. I leave my dehumidifer run all of the time and turn the AC on when I'm working (or drinking). But, I only have 800 sq.ft to deal with, you have a lot more. that can alwys be added later too. Relative humidity levels around 45% will keep bare metal from rusting.
Where I live we have a whole house humidifier to keep it at 40-45%.
 

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We had drains in the garage so there was no standing water - it was really nice. Also liked that it was positioned so the bays weren't visible from the road.
I'd put drains in too. **** the city, install drain half inch below finished concrete, break concrete and install cover after final inspection.
 

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that's a porch?

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Yes, there will be concrete under it, it wraps around to both sides.

just my .02 but I think aesthetically it might look better on the side of the garage. I think it would just look out of place right in the front.
 

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I'd put drains in too. **** the city, install drain half inch below finished concrete, break concrete and install cover after final inspection.

LOL, I was thinking the same thing. Nothing going in that drain that would not go on the ground if the building wasn't there. Him being the mayor tells me that he wouldn't know.
 

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I would stick build just due to the fact I would want the interior plastered and painted. I’d treat it more of a working showroom than shop/garage. Definitely sit down with your architect and share your equipment requirements and cut sheets if your buying them and lighting needs as well so the subs can get in and out.


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Make sure you insulate the garage doors too and don’t do insulated roll up doors the insulation is just glued on and comes off easily. The place we just purchased has a 30x40 stick garage and a 12x12 sliding back door don’t do sliding doors either they’re very hard to weather proof.
 

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Lots of speakers doesn't hurt for sonos (or equiv) and TV for audio.

Also check your sun exposure, your "porch" roof (if large enough) could potentially be your shade for car washing, mid day, out of the sun.
 

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