Garages - Customs and Restos

[John S]

John, what's your height to the bottom of the beams/joists?

[Fishcop]

Hi John

The lowest points are the new steel beams that replaced the old concrete piers at 2.7 meters. The floor boards are another 30-40cm above. The house I grew up in only had 2.7m ceilings, so I know there's enough room to do most things if I put up a false ceiling. Whatever I use needs to allow access to plumbing/electrics

The accompanying photo show a bit more (I'm enjoying experimenting with my new Olympus )

[John S]

Thanks John

Next year I'll be adding a basement garage to the house and I am trying to settle on a workable ceiling height. It all becomes a little more complicated once you go underground... I was thinking around the 2.7 to 3.0 meter mark, which looks like it should be ok.

Thanks for the info and pix, looking good John

[Fishcop]

Just remember that your concrete floor will be at least 10cm, more if it needs to support something or you're adding a lift. And don't forget to consider drainage if you're cutting in.

Oh, and triple your budget

[Michel]

Car Storage & Workshop Facilities

Inspired, envious and currently lacking any useable workspace due current house renovations and having recently sold my business (came with a 1500 sq.m warehouse/workshop). Everyone who possesses complete or near complete work/play spaces enjoy them for the necessity and luxury they are - do not take for granted.

As I am without current space for my 912 I am interested in establishing with a small group of like minded and needy souls a bespoke car storage/workshop facility in the ACT region. Aside from the joy of having the cars parked within the house and making late night forays easier - why duplicate all the costs and not all of us have such ceiling height (Phil) to fit a hoist. Any and all interested please contact. Michel

[Fishcop]

Great idea Michel

I've spent the last 3 years without an appropriate toyshop after moving in from the country to the city (much smaller and more expensive properties), I'm super pleased to have space again!

I recall visiting a mate in England years ago who was a fellow bike nut at the time. He and a bunch of mates had no garage space at their relative addresses. About six of them chipped in for a vacant shed located roughly in the middle of them all. They set it up great for their bikes and tools.

[Condorman]

I've often wondered that if I had 2 beds.....

One in the House and One in the Garage......

Which One would I sleep in????

Perhaps you could help me with this answer??

[Fishcop]

Gorgeous Aaron!

One day when I break the golden handcuff that is the public service, or negotiate telecommuting, I shall move back to a proper sized block and put your question to the test!

A mate built something similar and added a mezzanine loft with a couch, fridge and TV. The genius touch was the retractable access ladder to prevent his kids/wife/mormons from bothering him on a lazy Sunday