Building a 20' x 20' wood frame garage

AndyGump · 05-24-2011, 09:26 PM

You could build a wood foundation. Not sure if its code in your area but you could do it.
Andy.

I have designed them but it's been a while.

Andy.

bgbrown125 · 05-31-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dpach

Everyone I know that has "settled" for a car port say the same thing: should have spent the extra for a real garage!

If you can't do the footing/concrete work, hire it out. Yeah, it adds to price (couple grand perhaps in labor), but do it once and do it right. Concrete work should always be done by experienced people because it is the foundation of any structure and you do not want it cracking, settling, etc.

Lots of people have already given you lots of advice on a garage, so take the advice and build a true garage.

Just my 2Cents.

Thanks, but not an option for me

bgbrown125 · 05-31-2011, 03:00 PM

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bgbrown125 · 05-31-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyGump

You could build a wood foundation. Not sure if its code in your area but you could do it.
Andy.

I have designed them but it's been a while.

Andy.

Sounds interesting.. So how does that work?

Thanks

bgbrown125 · 05-31-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyGump

Or just count these members.

Sorry I just couldn't help myself.

It's a disease.

Andy.

Most Excellent Sir. Any 360 degree views that I can borrow???

bgbrown125 · 05-31-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stainless steel

3 2x12's should be plenty/thats 2 in the wall and 1 inside it's the cheapest way to go or just buy 2 lvl 's 11 1/4

What did you guys come up with regarding the best way to handle this opening AND the rear header?

Thanks

Barry

Tizzer · 05-31-2011, 04:12 PM

^^^
<The 20 x 20 garage will have to be a semi-enclosed carport.>

Why bother framing in the 2 end walls while the side walls are open? Or am I missing something?

bgbrown125 · 05-31-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tizzer

^^^
<The 20 x 20 garage will have to be a semi-enclosed carport.>

Why bother framing in the 2 end walls while the side walls are open? Or am I missing something?

That is the semi-enclosed part comes in. Also, doesn't it have to be strong enough for the 11 rafters?
It will have a sturdy roof on it

bgbrown125 · 08-07-2011, 02:53 PM

Thanks for the information and assistance gentlemen.

The cars are in it. I am applying the finishing touches to it.

05-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#31
AndyGump Residential Designer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County CA. Posts: 1,167	Building a 20' x 20' wood frame garage You could build a wood foundation. Not sure if its code in your area but you could do it. Andy. I have designed them but it's been a while. Andy.

05-31-2011, 03:00 PM	#33
bgbrown125 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Western North Carolina Mountains Posts: 30	Building a 20' x 20' wood frame garage ccccccc Last edited by bgbrown125; 05-31-2011 at 03:04 PM.

05-31-2011, 04:12 PM	#37
Tizzer Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond Va. Posts: 312	Building a 20' x 20' wood frame garage ^^^ <The 20 x 20 garage will have to be a semi-enclosed carport.> Why bother framing in the 2 end walls while the side walls are open? Or am I missing something?

08-07-2011, 02:53 PM	#39
bgbrown125 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Western North Carolina Mountains Posts: 30	Building a 20' x 20' wood frame garage Thanks for the information and assistance gentlemen. The cars are in it. I am applying the finishing touches to it.

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