shop build!

[BigDaveZJ]

Concrete truck showed up this morning, they're pouring the slab right now. So now I can start the 1-month countdown to being able to seal up the floor.

[BigDaveZJ]

[Pearce]

Hey, i know you want to seal the floor, but as a construction project manager I would seriously research the fine print on moisture content of the concrete slab before putting any product on it first. I don't care what the product says about time frame, its more about moisture content in the concrete, or you will end up with problems. It is very common for a particular moisture content to be met first before applying a glue, flooring, coating, or sealer if it is something like an epoxy or paint. Be careful, there are "sealers" used to cure the concrete, not seal.

[BigDaveZJ]

Normally I'd say "what moisture?" as we're typically <15% humidity in Denver but I'll certainly look into it before putting anything down as this has been one of the wettest summers I can remember.

[Ken L]

Looks good, Dave! Although you should have put the "new" Jeep inside for a poser shot.

[BigDaveZJ]

Not putting anything inside until the floor is done!

[BigDaveZJ]

[redneckrollercoaster]

Curious as to the cost of stickbuilt over steel...i have been quoted 15k built, with slab and foundation for a 24x28 deep steel sans insulation with two shop doors and a man door for property i'm buying. But have decided to try and modify an existing structure instead as it may allow me to have a lift at some point


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[lostagain]

Pole barns is where it's at. I'm going to be building a 30x40 for around 18k

[ELLLLLIOTTTTT]

I am super jelly of your shop build.

Maybe if I ever live in the same place for more than 2 years, I'll do the same.

[ATL ZJ]

Looking good Dave.

Is that roof steep enough for snow loads? /asksthegeorgian

[BigDaveZJ]

Yea, plenty of slope. Actually a bit steeper than my house.

[SirFuego]

Curious as to the cost of stickbuilt over steel...i have been quoted 15k built, with slab and foundation for a 24x28 deep steel sans insulation with two shop doors and a man door for property i'm buying. But have decided to try and modify an existing structure instead as it may allow me to have a lift at some point

I've looked into it myself planning for years down the road when I build something like Dave is doing. The conclusion I came to (based on a bunch of opinions of people with experience) is that it's a wash unless you want a very basic unfinished structure (in which case metal is cheaper). As soon as you start talking insulation and other creature comforts, the costs start to converge pretty quickly.

[BigDaveZJ]

Also with mine being in a residential area, I wanted it to match the house as close as possible in outside appearance to keep my neighbors from getting too cranky about the whole thing.

[BigDaveZJ]

Electrical is just waiting on the final inspection, ran some CAT6 for internets and coax for Sat-TV out there, buried in the same trench as the electrical service, but about a foot above the electrical line.

[BigDaveZJ]

They're tieing up some loose ends on the building today, and then starting the driveway out to the street tomorrow. I've started on the electrical inside. On the back wall where most of the workbench area will be there's a 20a outlet on every other stud so I should have more than enough 110v power. The 110v is mostly done, only have a couple more outlets to wire in, some external outlets for plugging in the RV and outdoor entertainment area, and then the 220v stuff. Planning on 4x 220v circuits, a dedicated one for a compressor, an electric heater, and then 2 others for welders and plasma cutters. I'm over a month behind where I wanted to be, but it's not the end of the world. Just means I'll have to wheel the blue ZJ one more season most likely, and I'm not sure I'm mentally ready to retire it yet anyways.

[redneckrollercoaster]

Very nice. Very jealous!


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[BigDaveZJ]

[Ted_Z]

Looks like you neighbor put up a new fence. Sick of looking at your junk? Does the pad go around the house all the way to the front street access?

[BigDaveZJ]

I believe the words used were "used car lot." But yeah the concrete goes all the way to the street. Plenty of room for the gooseneck and truck to now be parked on pavement.

[Kraqa]

looks good.

I've been working otu of a 2 car garage for a few years. i would love something like that!

[BigDaveZJ]

Outside is just about done. 110v circuits are all done inside, need to finish up the 220v stuff and a couple other things and then I can get insulation and sheathing up.

[Ted_Z]

So Purdy.

[Kraqa]

any more progress on this?

[BigDaveZJ]

A little bit. I've got the walls insulated and OSB hung on 2 walls. Been a cold winter so far and we've had a lot of other stuff going on so I haven't been out there as much as I'd like. I don't have a lot of light out there yet either so I can't really get anything done during the week. But I'm almost finished installing a 7500 watt electric heater, just need to finish off the wiring. That should keep the shop nice and toasty so I can finish off the walls. Then it's on to the ceiling. I'm about 6 weeks behind where I wanted to be, but it's not the end of the world. My main motivating factory is getting all of the stuff I've bought for the shop out of the attached garage so I can put the cars in there. And the finance committee has informed that once I have "room" to park a Typhoon I can start really shopping for one. I have "room" right now, but not inside, and the Ty will never be left outside.