Concrete Slabs

BTW, 12' ceiling and a 17x48 loft on the upper level. We can get a lot of snow so I went with a steeper pitch roof (8/12) and no gutters or catches so all the snow slides off the metal roof. For safety, all doors are on the ends.

 

Beautiful Garage!!

 

Thanks! But don't call it a garage. I needed multiple zoning variances to build it and when I went in to apply they told me, "That is way too big for a garage...but it would be a small barn." "OK, Barn it is!"

Make it red and white, throw on some cross bucks where the architectural review board "suggested" and voila I got a smooth approval.

Here are are a couple more shots of the loft and the exterior with a little firewood included to stay with the forum theme.

Subfloor getting ready to go down in loft.


Overhead door end with wood

Exterior before concrete pour (gaps under doors)

The other end

One more of the slab after pour but before the relief cuts.

 

very nice building you have there!

 

Stand corrected and agree...that's a very nice thing you built!!

 

I got a couple bid prices for a 24X32 slab this past week.
The one guy who thought it would be about 5.50 per sq ft was way low. It came in at 6K but includes 2" foam underneath and around the curb, the curb is 5.5 tall and poured same time as the slab. Includes floor drain and sealer.

Another was even higher (local guy besides) Same size slab and curb with drain and sealer and 2" foam again. His price was almost 8K. Back off 1K without the foam.

Looks like I waited one year too long.

 

Yooperdave,
6k sounds right to me. with 2" foam, drain, curb and a sealer. IMO. When people ask me what it cost (and they say they are not going to hold me to it, but they always do). I tell them about $6/ft. plus extras like foam. removal of existing slab, etc.

 

Thanks, I'm always looking for a deal. With that price being for a 24X32, the slab will be half of the price of the stick built garage!
I guess I got a real good deal on the garage.

 

I'm just wondering if I really need the foam now?
The workshop in the garage will be wood stove heated occasionally, that's about it.

 

Just remember, it is a one shot deal. Do you think you will ever sell it, or heat it etc. Will it help prevent any cracking. (I think they all crack anyway).
Mine went up in 1990, 24x30 with a gambrel roof and 4 dormers for $9000. That didn't include the gutters, electric door openers, or any electrical wiring, paint etc. The exterior is t one 11, The ground work and base was also separate. The upstairs floor is single layer plywood. Having the gambrel upstairs is worth its weight in gold.
You are going to love that new building. They fill up so fast!

 

Yeah. I know. I'm just trying to stretch that dollar a little farther, you know?

I'm sure I will go with the foam as I am building this garage not so much for me but for the next person....(yeah, right!)

I am waiting for another bid to come in for raising the cottage and having an above ground basement installed, also.

 

Meeting with the builder tomorrow afternoon. Hope work goes alright with no unexpected O/T.

Concrete guy stopped by on Sat eve and gave the site a thumbs up!

 

Is it done yet?

 

No, just spoke with the assessor on the phone about the whole process this afternoon after playing phone tag for a day and a half!

Then came home to find out the blacktop driveway/concrete floor repair/new sidewalk had started unannounced. Lucky I showed up when I did as they were not proceeding according to bid. They left, I hope to straighten that out tomorrow morning.

(with pics)

 

No foam, just under $6.00 a square foot. Includes drain, footing, re-enforcement, stress cuts, sealer, molded curb (instead of block), anchor bolts, machine work for final prep on site.
Last year was around 5.5 a square, but it would have been exposed all winter.......
Maybe end of next week???

(I know-pics)