[FlashGordon]

I have a few thoughts, as I’m in the middle of a detached lower garage project. I was limited to 1000 sq. ft. and various set-back requirements. Hell, it took 6 mos. and $15K before a shovel was even put in ground.

1. Size: If you’re going to do two cars per bay, you’ll need to be at least 35 ft deep from entrance. I would add an additional 10 ft. minimum to depth if you’re adding cabinets and lounge area(s).
2. Lifts: Minimum of 12 ft. ceiling height if doing lifts. Yes, 2 posts are much better for working on the car. Wheel, brake work etc. is a PITA w/ a bottle jack and cross member on a 4 post.
3. Flooring: Epoxy will yellow in time with a lot of UV. Polyaspartic with high solid content is the way forward. Polished and/or stained concrete w/a Poly clear is probably what I’m doing for wear characteristics and aesthetics.
4. Garage Doors: If single bays, 10 ft. wide and at least 8 ft. high. Higher if you’re a lifted truck guy, Van Life etc. I use Lift Master Side Openers (jack shafts) with extended tracking to get as close to ceiling as possible.
5. Lighting: LED for working on cars. Recessed for mood. Track to accent cars/bays. Dimmers w/ smart switches always.
6. Wifi: Cat 6 Min. (TV, Sonos,Hub, Lift apps, on and on.
7. Slab: 6” concrete reinforced w/rebar, fiberglass strands, foam insulation or variation if you’re adding HVAC.
8. HVAC: Look at the split systems for efficiency and ease of installation.
9. Electrical: 200 Amp. You can never have too many outlets. A few in the ceiling for retractable extensions, lifts, tenders etc.
10. Windows: Consider frosting, tinting to minimize UV and security/privacy.

I’m sure I’ll have more to add, but this is a start. 🙂

 

[FlashGordon]

Curious on the size of your office/lounge area there, and connections to your home.

One thing I absolutely require is that out garage, at least the practical one with fail drive cars connects to our pantry/kitchen. so when you bring groceries etc home, it’s right there to put things away. However, this prevents me from having a trophy room glass connection so you can see the cars say through a living room because I don’t want to walk through the living room to get to the kitchen.

Im not sure there is an easy solution to have all the above, other Than yours, which is to have 2 garages. One that practically attached to the kitchen pantry and another somehow tied to a living room? Even that’s tough for me to imagine a layout where all that works. But I see the appeal to peak at the cars as they are art pieces. But may need to content myself with a office/lounge area in the garage itself.

I hear you. It just wasn’t possible for me to execute without rebuilding half the damn house. So, I settled for a detached lower garage and this for the upper. At least, I get a partial view from kitchen:

Your idea of the 2nd trophy garage viewable from living room sounds very appealing. Yes, I for sure consider the cars rolling art, which is a good thing since I don't drive them nearly enough. lol

 

[FlashGordon]

This thread makes a great case for raising the higher threshold tax rates.

Wtf???

why? So that people spending money that will benefit local contractors, trades people, electricians will instead not do those projects and just give it to the government?!

Feel free to send In a bigger check when taxes are due. Nothing is stopping you.

Yea, he lost me with that statement. lol