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Mickey Richaud

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OK - Here's the deal:

You may have read that my shed/shop was damaged by a recent windstorm. Have finally had contact with the insurance adjuster, and have talked to two contractors for bids on rebuilding. What I'm dealing with is a 12'x24' space, concrete slab. All I'm having built is a shell, with pegboard on one wall (haven't decided if I want it on the 24' or the 12' wall). The door will be on a 12' wall.

Construction will be 2x4, gable roof, vinyl siding. The roof will be corrugated metal, with several corrugated translucent fiberglass panels for light. I have power to the shed - breaker in the house as well as one in the shed, which will be used in the new one.

What I'm looking for are ideas as to how best to arrange workbenches, shelves, etc. Keep in mind that we're only going to be here another 5 or six years, and I have to keep costs down, as, of course, the insurance company will only pay for replacement value. Still, I want it to be functional and appealing to the buyer down the road.

Let 'er rip! Ideas?

Thanks,
Mickey
 
Mickey - my workshop looks like a tornado hit it yesterday. Has looked like that for 20+ years. Thus I'm no help in the "how to arrange it" question.

But unless your shop is under a shady tree, I'd think twice about a corrugated metal roof. They get HOT in the summer sun.

Tom
 
NutmegCT said:
Mickey - my workshop looks like a tornado hit it yesterday. Has looked like that for 20+ years. Thus I'm no help in the "how to arrange it" question.

But unless your shop is under a shady tree, I'd think twice about a corrugated metal roof. They get HOT in the summer sun.

Tom
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This building was originally a greenhouse, and the roof is entirely fiberglass. Great lighting, but VERY hot in the summer. If the sun's out in the winter, though, it can be pretty comfortable.

'Sides, I don't work in the hot summer sun anyhoo. :wink:
 
Micky, Tom is right about metal roofs getting hot in the summer sun! Two things can help though: One, a light colored material will help and combined with insulation which can be laid over the rafters in sheets, (designed for metal sheeting), before placing the metal in place, will help with the heat transfer and also help hold heat in during the cold months. Just a suggestion. PJ
 
Thanks, Paul. I was going to add insulation up there, but that's on my nickel!
 
Possibly consider a thermostatically controlled vent fan to keep the temp. down.
 
Mickey - this is a very inspiring website as long as you've got the covet part of the 10 commandments under control.

https://garagejournal.com/
 
Thanks, J-P. Coveting is a specialty of mine.

Thankfully, I've not the resources to act!

Website's helpful - I'll check it out.

Elliot - Got a window fan, it's usually on when I'm in there. It will be retained.
 
I spend a lot of time on the GarageJournal website, planning out my garage build (I'm a year or two out). Lots of great ideas there, some very clever stuff.

Since you're planning on a move in a few years, I might be tempted to go with non-fixed workbenches and such. That way a new owner would be able to move stuff around rather than having to rebuild in there.

Depending on your wall height, doing a 12" - 16" shelf all around the top of the wall, maybe 16" down or so, is a really nice thing. That's unused space normally, and adds a lot of storage up out of the way.
 
Mickey,

On the galvanized roof, we use white reflactive coatings down here in the southwest, it helps a lot in terms of heat in the garage. I would also recommend a solar powered roof vent fan. Most of them have a thermoswitch on them so you can specify the temperature at which it kicks in. Both the coating and fan are relatively inexpensive.

We are also planning on moving in a few years and I've had to make my garage me friendly while also being something that non-car people would want. I solved the storage issuesby using those tall rolling chrome restraunt shelves. They're strong enough for heavy enginebits, but break down easilyif youneed to move them. Costco sells the best ones.

Depending on roof height / peak height I would seriously look at creating an "attic" space to store junk. My wife's/kid's stuff has slowly invaded my garage. Most of it is lightand bulky, which would be perfect forsomething like that.

Whatever you do, I'd recommend modularity in case you want to take it withyou or the new owner doesn't want it.

Jody
 
Mickey Richaud said:
The roof will be corrugated metal
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If you do this, you'll need to get a cat! A hot tin roof has GOT to have a cat!!
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And until I have something actually USEFUL to contribute, I'll crawl back under my rock... LoL
 
Silverghost said:
Mickey Richaud said:
The roof will be corrugated metal
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If you do this, you'll need to get a cat! A hot tin roof has GOT to have a cat!!
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And until I have something actually USEFUL to contribute, I'll crawl back under my rock... LoL
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"You know what I feel like? I feel like a cat on a hot tin roof."

"Then jump off - that's what cat's do!"

~~Or somethin' like that - great movie!~~
 
pete said:
And until I have something actually USEFUL to contribute, I'll crawl back under my rock... :lol:
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Bitte?!?! :devilgrin:
 
Don't know what's Mick's opinion of felines is!
 
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