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ken0042 · 03-31-2010, 03:42 PM

I built in 2007 as well. Some "lessons learned" as well as things I would do again:

- 2x6 studs. On a 24 by 24 garage it cost me $200 extra
- Rigid foam under the floor. I got "talked out" of this by somebody at Home Depot.
- 60 amp service into the garage
- 10 foot ceiling. I did this by having a foundation wall; so also build a foundation wall.
- Skylights. How I wish I had built some skylights
- Windows on the garage door. Very hard to spy on the neighbours without
- Drain in the middle of the floor. If you can tie into the sewer; even better. But at least try to have it run outside. Saves the snow falling off the car, running towards the door and freezing, causing the concrete to crumble
- Lots of data lines. Nothing says "man cave" like having TV and internet. Has saved me many fights with the Fiancee where I say "I will be in the garage."

I'm sure there's more. I'll add more as I think about it.

03-31-2010, 03:42 PM	#12
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I built in 2007 as well. Some "lessons learned" as well as things I would do again: - 2x6 studs. On a 24 by 24 garage it cost me $200 extra - Rigid foam under the floor. I got "talked out" of this by somebody at Home Depot. - 60 amp service into the garage - 10 foot ceiling. I did this by having a foundation wall; so also build a foundation wall. - Skylights. How I wish I had built some skylights - Windows on the garage door. Very hard to spy on the neighbours without - Drain in the middle of the floor. If you can tie into the sewer; even better. But at least try to have it run outside. Saves the snow falling off the car, running towards the door and freezing, causing the concrete to crumble - Lots of data lines. Nothing says "man cave" like having TV and internet. Has saved me many fights with the Fiancee where I say "I will be in the garage." I'm sure there's more. I'll add more as I think about it.