Getting a garage built

[garef001]

here's an inside shot. things are everywhere untill I figure out what I'm going to do about shelves and storage. I'm going to build a work bench next week. Its going to be and L shape in the right read corner.
Anyone have any ideas on storage solutions?

[spockcat]

here's an inside shot. things are everywhere untill I figure out what I'm going to do about shelves and storage. I'm going to build a work bench next week. Its going to be and L shape in the right read corner.
Anyone have any ideas on storage solutions?

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Already looks too small, doesn't it?

[Tornado2dr]

here's an inside shot. things are everywhere untill I figure out what I'm going to do about shelves and storage. I'm going to build a work bench next week. Its going to be and L shape in the right read corner.
Anyone have any ideas on storage solutions?

Looks really nice.
As for storage systems/solutions, take your time and plan it out since you have such a Perfect starting point (nothing in the way!)

Check out the garage journal.com for inspiration. Some really neat solutions there.

[garef001]

Well stucco is done. Also the gutters are done. All thats left is the drain from the gutters to the street (which the city in requiring)

[garef001]

Well it's been a while since the garage was finished (at least my contractor was finished)
I've put a lot of our stuff in. It's not really that organized right now. I built me a little work bench, got a couple racks. I still have to figure out the shelving.

I do have a little problem. There are some cracks in the slab. I don't know what do.

on with the pics

[Tornado2dr]

Cracks. Where are they?

First, all concrete cracks- but that is usually the purpose of control joints, to control WHERE the cracks are...I am a little surprised that within 6mo you have a hairline like that in the middle of the slab- especially in a temperate climate.

I'm curious s to where the crack is in relation to the overall structure before I make and judgement...

[barry2952]

I wouldn't worry about the cracks at all. Concrete cracks.

Yes, they should have cut control joints, but the concrete would have cracked in the bottom of the joint, anyways. So, you would have had cracks, regardless.

[Egilbe]

Concrete shrinks 1/4 inch per 8 ft. It's going to crack.

[barry2952]

OK, I went back and looked at the pictures. Indeed there are expansion joints, but I don't see any saw cuts. Saw cutting those large slabs would have alleviated the problem as the cracks would have been invisible, as they would have developed at the bottom of the saw cuts.

This is one of the few times I will side with the homeowner. Has they kerfed the green concrete this could easily have been avoided.

That being said, the cracks are purely cosmetic. If they bother you caulk them with gray caulk and you'll stop seeing them. Or, you could go the legal route and make a case for diminished value. You might even be able to get them to replace it as its sitting on top of the footing and poured between the walls.

The first call would be to the building department to see what the requirements are. If your slabs fall within their measurements there's not much you can do.


What does the print say? It's too small for me to read.

[garef001]

Barry I don't think I'm really going to do anything about the cracks right now. If they do get bigger then maybe. Thanks for the advice.
#1 thing now is I have to get everything organized.

[barry2952]

I doubt highly that they will get bigger. The concrete is locked into place by the footing.

[Mk1Racer]

Late to this thread. Nice job for sure. As others have said, concrete cracks. Saw cuts would have surely helped. Couple of questions. Did they use raw 2x6 for the rake boards and fascia? Curious as to why you didn't put sheetrock on the inside. Gives a much cleaner look and makes the place brighter. Have you considered an epoxy coating for the floor?

[garef001]

Thought of doing sheetrock but cost and time involved was not worth for me at the moment. I figure if I do decide to do it in the future I'll just do it myself.
As for the epoxy floor same thing. I know it would have been easier to do it before filling up the garage, but I was trying to stick to a budget.

[Slayer]

Nice build, looks great!

I'm going to disagree with everyone who's said it already, but not ALL concrete cracks. The majority of it does, but it is possible to have a slab done without cracks. If the ground is prepped properly, the pour is done right (not over floated), and you keep the slab wet during the curing period, it will greatly reduce the chance of cracking. Ours was done over 3 years ago without saw cuts, and there are 0 cracks in a 30x30 slab. We plastic sheeted the bottom so that the moisture wouldn't get sucked right out, as well as kept the top soaked for a full week to prevent the top from curing too fast

[barry2952]

Nice build, looks great!

I'm going to disagree with everyone who's said it already, but not ALL concrete cracks. The majority of it does, but it is possible to have a slab done without cracks. If the ground is prepped properly, the pour is done right (not over floated), and you keep the slab wet during the curing period, it will greatly reduce the chance of cracking. Ours was done over 3 years ago without saw cuts, and there are 0 cracks in a 30x30 slab. We plastic sheeted the bottom so that the moisture wouldn't get sucked right out, as well as kept the top soaked for a full week to prevent the top from curing too fast

Pictures of said 30 x 30 slab with no expansion joints and no saw cuts, or it didn't happen.

[Slayer]

Pictures of said 30 x 30 slab with no expansion joints and no saw cuts, or it didn't happen.

You've seen my build thread here and on the garage journal, but here it is the day it was poured



over a year later



It'll be exactly 3 years since it was poured on Thursday. I'd get a newer one, but it's covered with Racedeck right now. I spent plenty of time crawling over every square inch of it on my knees putting down that flooring recently.. there's no cracks