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waynieZ
09-19-2010, 06:21 PM
This will be my build thread We might start slow but we will start.
My contractor came by the house Saturday to mark out for excavation. We decided because of my variance we had better get the actual property line to be safe. I only have 2" to be off any closer to the property line and I will need another variance. Which I don't need to deal with.
I got in touch with the surveyor and he informed me this is not in the deal we had so I have to pay for him to put monumentation for the property line and for the as built after construction. It feels like I should be getting a french kiss when someone does this to me. So I hope he can get here early Monday or this will be another hold up.
This may seem small, but not to me. Anyone who has gone through the variance process knows how big this is.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/282-3.jpg

tones2SS
09-19-2010, 07:06 PM
Very good Wayne. Best of luck buddy.
I hope it works out well for you so they can start that garage!:thumbsup:

GregWeld
09-19-2010, 07:38 PM
Wayne --

After we got permitted for my shop and driveway and the plans all signed off on --- THEY found the "bridal trail" on my property... and so it was an all stop - and re-do. The surveyor guys use GPS and my shed is less than ONE INCH from that bridal trail! They assured me they could get within about a quarter inch.

Of course 10 years from now -- we'll sell -- and they'll have new fangled equipment which is more accurate - and they'll tell me the shed in 1/2" into the bridal trail! LOL

These things can cause you to pull your hair out - shorten your lifespan - and put bags under your eyes... IF you let it.... so don't let it get to you -- it'll be fine -- they're NEVER on time - things go sideways... it's how you deal with it that counts. In the end -- it will be GREAT.
:cheers:

awr68
09-19-2010, 09:54 PM
Big step Wayne! As Greg said, it will all turn out and be worth all the BS!! You will be assembling your car in a brand new shop!! :thumbsup:

waynieZ
09-27-2010, 08:08 PM
The excavator got to my house at 9:30 this morning. They told me they would be ready for the form contractor to form and pour the footings. I wasn't sure they would make it, but here's the proof.
The first one was from Saturday when they cut the asphalt
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0573.jpg
The next one are from today
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0574.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0577.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0580.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0581.jpg
Excavation done by 2:00 ready for forming.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0584.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0582.jpg
And poured by 4:30
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Digsafemarking022.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0590.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/100_0588.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Digsafemarking023.jpg
Sorry for the pictures through the screen door.
Tomorrow they will strip the footings and form the walls and maybe pour them.
Were styling now boys!

Van B
09-27-2010, 08:57 PM
That has to be exciting! Looks like one hell of a garage across the street too.

waynieZ
09-27-2010, 10:16 PM
Yes there are more behind the house. That woman didn't want me to build my garage . She would never let anyone rent any from her. To try to stop me she offered me one of the garages, until I told her I would have to work on it for quite a while before it was finnished. She never asked again.

GregWeld
09-27-2010, 11:38 PM
Way to go Wayne!

See -- we told you to hang in there... and here you are with footings already!

ccracin
09-28-2010, 07:06 AM
I love the smell of progress in the morning! You go Wayne! Can't wait to see the Camaro sitting in there!

waynieZ
09-28-2010, 09:16 AM
Thanks guys . I'm so ready to see it in there myself. I want to see what Mike has done.

Jay Hilliard
09-28-2010, 01:00 PM
Cool! Glad to see things moving foward for you. Keep the pics coming!

waynieZ
09-28-2010, 04:55 PM
The form contractor came this morning and stripped the footing and formed the walls. The survey guys came and shot the corners of the forms to be sure they were accordance with the variance. I'm so shell shocked from going for the variance I kept telling them not to square it towards the property line. I hope they listened. lol They were very good workers I got lucky with them.
Here are some pictures of what they did.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Foundationpour001.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Foundationpour004.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Foundationpour005.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Foundationpour006.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Foundationpour003.jpg
They had a nice rig for the forms. They used a dumpster hauler with a dumpster with the sides cut down . They drop it and unload it close to the ground. It felt weird, I was outside while they were placing the concrete. It started to rain a little so I went back in the house and just watched out the bay window nice and dry. It felt like I was doing something wrong because I used to do concrete work for a living.

waynieZ
09-29-2010, 08:26 PM
Not too much today they came back and stripped the walls. I also caulked a crack in the house foundation while it was accessable.
Here are a few pictures.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/001.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/002.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/004.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/005.jpg
Here's a picture of the crack I filled.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/003.jpg
Tomorrow the inspector come to look at the fooundation. If it passes we backfill and I install the conduit for the feed from the 200 amp garage panel to the 100 amp house panel. Because of the weather were going to get Friday, we'll have to wait until next week to pour the floor. Still not too bad for three days

Track Junky
09-29-2010, 08:37 PM
Wow, fantastic Wayne, glad to see those guy's gittin-r-dun for you. Congrats!!

XcYZ
09-30-2010, 07:31 AM
Looks great, Wayne. I had to post on your thread at GJ, too. :cheers:

It's awesome that you have a contractor that's so great to work with.

KSBRKTRACER
09-30-2010, 08:27 AM
Congrats Wayne .... Glad to see it moving forward , It will be nice to have a place at home to work .....!

Tommy

tones2SS
09-30-2010, 09:04 AM
That's awesome Wayne. Good to hear. You deserve it brother, especially after hearing about the defective hip replacement stuff. Keep us posted.:thumbsup: :cheers:
By the way, has Mike made any progress on your car at the shop?

waynieZ
09-30-2010, 02:06 PM
Thanks guys There back filling it now. We had a little excitement earlier. The bobcat was brining gravel to the inside of the garage. He went to dump a load over the wall for the outside and flipped the Bob Cat over. He was ok but it took a chunk out of the top of the wall and one of the anchor bolts got ripped out. Nothing that can't be fixed. The siding runs down past that area anyway. I'll post some pictures later.
Tony I sent him a couple of e mails nothing back from him yet.

Here are some pictures of todays work.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/046.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/045.jpg
Here's a few of the back filling.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/039.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/040.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/042.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/043.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/047.jpg

awr68
09-30-2010, 06:32 PM
This is very exciting! I bet it feals really real now!! :thumbsup:

waynieZ
09-30-2010, 06:37 PM
I walked into the center of the garage and spread my arms and looked to the sky. My contractor asked me are you ok??? I said finnally in the promised land lol First time in there.

Northeast Rod Run
09-30-2010, 11:11 PM
Cool stuff!

Jay Hilliard
10-01-2010, 07:11 AM
looking great Wayne. I know it feels good to see progress. Just wait until its closed in. Then you will be able to sleep in your man-cave :willy: :D

waynieZ
10-01-2010, 12:48 PM
Oh Yah Baby !!

89 RS
10-04-2010, 08:33 PM
That's awesome Wayne! Looking good, you're probably like a kid on Christmas Eve...:D

tones2SS
10-10-2010, 02:40 PM
I walked into the center of the garage and spread my arms and looked to the sky. My contractor asked me are you ok??? I said finnally in the promised land lol First time in there.

HA HA!! :lol:
Very nice Wayne. You deserve it buddy! :thumbsup: :cheers:

waynieZ
10-10-2010, 03:18 PM
Nothing new last week too much rain. They are going to try to place the floor this Tuesday. But the're calling for more showers,We'll see.

waynieZ
10-12-2010, 09:57 PM
Not much to report. They came by and set up for the floor placement tomorrow morning. They put the angle iron for the front near the door and set the grade for the floor and side door. It is suposed to be 6" its going to be even thicker is some spots. Here are some pictures.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/floorprep001.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/floorprep005.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/floorprep002.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/floorprep003.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/floorprep004.jpg
More pictures when they place the concrete tomoorrow.

waynieZ
10-13-2010, 05:57 PM
Floor all poured!! It was a perfect day for concrete not to hot, no wind, and perfect temps. The first truck only took 20 minutes to place and the other truck got there a half hour later. It was all placed in two hours, then it was wait for it to cure a little. They ran the power trowel until we had a smotth finnish but not so smooth that it will be slipery when wet.
Here are some pictures.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/198.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/203.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/204.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/206.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/208.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/212.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/213.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/215.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/218.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/217.jpg

These are the two hams that did the pour. The owner is 69 years old. Both hard workers and good at their jobs..
My contractor is going to start Monday on the structure. YEEEE HAAAAA !!!

scherp69
10-13-2010, 07:26 PM
That's looking awesome Wayne. I can tell you're getting excited. Will be even nicer when you can put the Camaro in there too.

waynieZ
10-13-2010, 10:29 PM
It sure will be. I can't wait to see some wood products going up...

Northeast Rod Run
10-14-2010, 06:06 PM
Oh ya, I'm starting to get jealous now

Cread01
10-14-2010, 06:07 PM
cool build. It's exciting getting started on a project so big. I am in the process of starting a pole barn build for a garage. hopefully be up in the next month. I havn't had a garage in years so I am pretty excited.

GregWeld
10-14-2010, 06:39 PM
WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL?...... We're waaaaitiiiiiinnnnng! :D

waynieZ
10-14-2010, 08:38 PM
Only thing new is the look on my neighbors faces when they saw me watering my floor :omg:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/001-1.jpg

I can't wait for Monday to see if the lumber gets delivered so he can get started.

awr68
10-14-2010, 10:07 PM
Very cool! That's a nice thick floor too! Are you going to saw cut some control joints in it? Mine is a bit bigger, my builder said I didn't have to worry....boy was he wrong....can you say quite a few cracks! :faint:

Is it monday yet........!?!?!? :D

Beegs
10-15-2010, 05:59 AM
Only thing new is the look on my neighbors faces when they saw me watering my floor :omg:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/001-1.jpg

I can't wait for Monday to see if the lumber gets delivered so he can get started.

Nice job on watering the floor!! Mother nature will do it for you today! Garage is looking sweet:thumbsup: You definitely want to have the floor sawcut, a cross should do it on yours. Keep up the good work!

BBC71Nova
10-15-2010, 08:34 AM
Coming right along.

Is the water to control cracking due to curing or??? I've seen it done on raised slabs down in Florida and assumed that was what it was for. I've never seen it done here though but that could be laziness on contractors part. Seems you just can't get anyone to lay a slab that doesn't crack anymore.

OLDFLM
10-15-2010, 12:46 PM
I'd keep the bay window so that you can sit there and look out into the garage anytime you feel like it!! :D

67ragtp
10-15-2010, 03:06 PM
Wayne - progress is looking awesome!!, keep the pics coming, I will bet the framing goes up quick. :thumbsup:

Rich

ccracin
10-15-2010, 03:14 PM
I'd keep the bay window so that you can sit there and look out into the garage anytime you feel like it!! :D

Love this Idea Wayne! You could install an LCD flat screen window blind as well! Keep up the good work!

waynieZ
10-15-2010, 03:23 PM
BBC71Nova
Thats exactly what its for. When we poured it the sun was out and it was very windy the next day which sometimes dryies the top too fast. When we did work for the state they wouldn't let us strip abutments for 7 days. I figure I'm home so why not.
OLDFLM
Only problem is them I would have to explain where all the parts come from lolplus when I get the car back sitting in it making those engine noises gets embarassing when they watch through the window.

nvr2fst
10-18-2010, 06:56 PM
Been awhile since I scolled down to this sub forum. I see you finally got this garage off to a good start with all the issues you had up front. Glad your contractors are coming through for you. Looks like you'll have a good winter project ahead for yourself setting things up interior wise for your needs.

Bryce
10-18-2010, 09:46 PM
Great progress!!

waynieZ
10-21-2010, 02:08 PM
My contractor came by today to check the walls for level and put the sill plates on. He checked it with a level and it was only 1/16" in any of the places he checked. Which was along side all the bolts.

Here are a couple of pictures of what they did.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Settingsillplates001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Settingsillplates002.jpg

He also pulled down the soffit and a corner board to see where the top plate is so he can measure for the wall hieght. It looks like I will have 12' + from the floor to top plate. The reason I will get that much is because the second floor has 2x10 joists with a top plate that the roof rafters sit on. which gives me the extra hieght. He said he might be able to get more but I will have to see what it will look like on the outside. I don't want it to look funky.
We are waiting for the trusses to be done. They will be dilivered next week. He is building a house in the next town over and he's roofing it. He has a man lift he will use to put up the trusses here but also needs to get the roof done. He's great to work with so he said he would like to finnish the roof so he could move the lift only once. When he finnishes the roof he will be here until the garage is done unless we have weather bad enough to prevent him working here.
Before he left he took some measurements for the door and window headers. We still need to discuss where I want the door to enter the house from the garage. Hopefully it all goes as planned. The tuffest part is explaining to my wife why its not done yet. I would hate to work for here. :willy:

GregWeld
10-21-2010, 02:28 PM
What's your plan to treat the stem wall? Rock facing it or firing it out and continuing the siding or?

Looks great Wayne... she'll be a "shed" in no time! :yes:

waynieZ
10-21-2010, 02:53 PM
Thanks Greg The out side will have the sheeting run past the the top of the wall 12 to 18" with the siding. Maybe a little more, we'll see when the time comes. I was wondering if I should prime and paint the back side of the sheeting that goes down past the the sill plate to protect it from dampness? Any suggestions?

GregWeld
10-21-2010, 03:07 PM
Thanks Greg The out side will have the sheeting run past the the top of the wall 12 to 18" with the siding. Maybe a little more, we'll see when the time comes. I was wondering if I should prime and paint the back side of the sheeting that goes down past the the sill plate to protect it from dampness? Any suggestions?

It certainly wouldn't hurt to "seal" it on the back side until you get above the wall. It won't see the light of day - so UV protection etc doesn't come into play but water 'wicks' and build up of snow etc and you could certainly get moisture up behind there. It's the old an ounce of prevention rule...

tones2SS
10-22-2010, 05:07 PM
That's awesome Wayne. Good to see some progress.
I'm with you. Maybe better to keep that bay window blocked so the "Misses" doesn't see any "new" parts coming and going. lol
Take care bud.:thumbsup: :cheers:

waynieZ
10-25-2010, 12:07 PM
I got a call the trusses were on their way and less the half hour later they got dropped off. Here's some pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/ssDeliverey002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/ssDeliverey003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/ssDeliverey001.jpg

It looks like we're still looking at a Thursday start. I can't wait!

Jay Hilliard
10-25-2010, 05:45 PM
Awesome Wayne. It will be dried in no time. Keep the pics coming.

96z28ss
10-25-2010, 06:39 PM
Hurry up before the Cold and Snow come.

Beegs
10-26-2010, 10:33 AM
Thanks Greg The out side will have the sheeting run past the the top of the wall 12 to 18" with the siding. Maybe a little more, we'll see when the time comes. I was wondering if I should prime and paint the back side of the sheeting that goes down past the the sill plate to protect it from dampness? Any suggestions?

Looking great! If you are worried about it just use PT sheathing on the bottom. :thumbsup:

awr68
10-26-2010, 06:50 PM
Looking great! If you are worried about it just use PT sheathing on the bottom. :thumbsup:

We use this (http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4674) a lot here in the NW on buildings....seems to work great!

I'm very excited for you Wayne! Planning to host Turkey dinner out there? :thumbsup:

waynieZ
10-26-2010, 08:23 PM
NO WAY Tony someone might drip gravy on the new floor! ( You've never seen my wifes nephews eat before.) lol
I have the electric company engineer coming tomorrow to tell me where we need to put the temporary power. I hope she's reasonable.

awr68
10-26-2010, 09:09 PM
I can see you going crazy over some spilled gravy...but later down the road a little Chevy Orange over spray put a smile on your face! :lol:

Beegs
10-26-2010, 09:11 PM
I can see you going crazy over some spilled gravy...but later down the road a little Chevy Orange over spray put a smile on your face! :lol:

Mix some chevy orange with the gravy......chevy gravy!

waynieZ
10-26-2010, 10:29 PM
The way they chow down they wouldn't even know it was in there.

tones2SS
10-27-2010, 10:22 AM
Awesome update Wayne. Hope it continues to go smoothly for you.:thumbsup:

waynieZ
10-27-2010, 11:16 AM
Got some framing lumber delivered today. They will be here tomorrow to start the framing.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Lumberdelivery001.jpg
Doesn't look like much does it.

We also had the engineer from the electric company come by and tell us where we could put the temp power for the house. It had to be moved because it would run right over the garage roof which is a no no. They did let me put a single temp service where I thougt we would need two poles. As long as the inspector alows it run on the ground in PVC temporarlly.
I'm going to try out the work the doctor did on my heart today. I'm going to try to dig the hole for the temp service. Ofcorse its raining. I'll have some pictures tomorrow.

pokey64
10-27-2010, 03:05 PM
Hope the weather cooporates while they frame it up for you Wayne. It's always exciting during the framing stage. You get the most wow factor when walls and rafters start going up.

I'm going to try out the work the doctor did on my heart today. Good luck with that!

waynieZ
10-27-2010, 03:19 PM
Thanks Ed The weather is suposed to be mostly sunny until next Wednesday.
I dug the hole for the power with no problems!
Diging this was the most fun I've had for a long time. My wife and kids are like mother hens when I do something ever sense I had to quit working. First my wife comes home and wants to help. So I gave her the 5' bar to break up the wash out from the concrete truck. She was doing pretty good but I told her to go in the house it was raining lightly. So she goes in the house and sits in the bay window to keep an eye on me to make sure I'm ok. So my two bosses of the house watched me dig.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/digingfortemporarypower001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/digingfortemporarypower002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/digingfortemporarypower003.jpg

Then my daughter shows up and wants to help so I used the bar and she used the post hole digger. Trying to teach her to use them was like the Keystone cops out there. She was getting mad every time she only brought up a stone which only made me laugh more. Which she didn't think was funny. lol I told her it took 2 hours to dig 3' 1/2 hour for me to do the first 2-1/2 feet then 1-1/2 hours for the last 6" with her help. I had such a good time out there with them.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/digingfortemporarypower006.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/digingfortemporarypower005.jpg

tones2SS
10-27-2010, 06:26 PM
Awesome update Wayne. Good to see that your wife and daughter getting in on the garage build! :thumbsup: :cheers:

awr68
10-27-2010, 09:32 PM
Good deal! :thumbsup: :cheers:

XcYZ
10-28-2010, 06:21 AM
Then my daughter shows up and wants to help so I used the bar and she used the post hole digger. Trying to teach her to use them was like the Keystone cops out there. She was getting mad every time she only brought up a stone which only made me laugh more. Which she didn't think was funny. lol I told her it took 2 hours to dig 3' 1/2 hour for me to do the first 2-1/2 feet then 1-1/2 hours for the last 6" with her help. I had such a good time out there with them.

lol, that's great. At least they were involved. Great story. :D

67ragtp
10-28-2010, 06:45 AM
Thats very cool, your a lucky man, you've got great family watching out for you. :thumbsup:
looking forward to seeing the framing go up.

Rich

GregWeld
10-28-2010, 09:14 AM
Great story! Too funny, and so true in most all of our homes as well....

waynieZ
10-28-2010, 09:31 AM
Well excited as hell WE HAVE LIFT OFF !! They got the first sectoin of wall up. This is so sweet!
Here are a few pictures.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup005.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup006.jpg

And the off loaded the temp power set up. Sorry for all the pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup002.jpg

GregWeld
10-28-2010, 09:33 AM
EEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA

OLDFLM
10-28-2010, 12:09 PM
You've got to be excited!!! It's gonna be so cool to see it go up and see how it changes the look of your home! :thumbsup:

I can already tell that it'll help soften the hardness of your neighbor's big white house next door!

98ssnova
10-28-2010, 02:00 PM
:cool: pimp

awr68
10-28-2010, 05:04 PM
:woot: This is awesome! Keep the pics coming! :woot:

waynieZ
10-28-2010, 05:37 PM
Well we had a good day today got three of the four walls up. The only one not up is one that ties into the house its only eight feet long. Here are some more pictures of the progress.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup009.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup010.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup018.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup015.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup016.jpg

And here's the guy who had the worst job of the day.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup008.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup007.jpg

I drilled a hole in a 2x4 to help him by holding t he ground rod from bouncing all over the place. But still glad I didn't have to do it.
Tomorrow they will finnish the last wall and sheet it . We need an inspection from the electrical dept. Then he sends the ticket to the power company to inspect it . Then they put in for a demo permit from elec. co. Then they come to move the power wire to the temp service. I don't even want to think how long this deal is going to take. The top of the front wall is already touching the telephone wires and the power is only 3-4 feet higher.

rixtrix1
10-28-2010, 06:30 PM
Looking better all the time!

awr68
10-28-2010, 08:17 PM
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Framinggoingup016.jpg

Good thing OSHA didn't drive by! Not that I haven't done worse! lol :_paranoid.

Looking real good! Looks like the weather is decent?

waynieZ
10-28-2010, 09:16 PM
Tony SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!:_paranoid The guy on the other side was just as high but on a shorter ladder.
When they started this morning it was raining but it cleared up by 9:30 and 75 degrees. Sunny tomorrow but the 70's went ba by.

67ragtp
10-29-2010, 06:22 AM
looking good!!! Keep the pics coming :thumbsup:
Rich

waynieZ
10-29-2010, 07:28 PM
They got all the siding up today. Here are some pictures of the progress.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup007.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup009.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup010.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup014.jpg
The opening in the wall is for my through wall A/C unit..

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup013.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/siding002.jpg
Finnished sheating

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/siding001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/siding003.jpg
Looking out the garage door from the front of the house.

These pictures are of the temp power we're hoping the elec. inspector passes so we can get a demo permit from the power co. Then they put you on the list to get it done. Any body in Ma have any pull with National Grid??? If this doesn't happen soon we will be dead in the water. The power is only 3-4' above the top of the front wall.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sidinggoingup005.jpg

prostreet69cama
10-29-2010, 10:30 PM
Looks great. It is coming along nice.

67ragtp
10-29-2010, 10:50 PM
WOW!!! :wow: :wow: Thats what I call progress. looking good wayne.

tones2SS
10-30-2010, 06:25 PM
Very nice Wayne. Making some serious haedway!:thumbsup: :cheers:

OLDFLM
11-01-2010, 08:17 AM
Looking GREAT!!! It won't be long now! :unibrow:

btw What was up with all the blacktop/parking spaces before?

awr68
11-01-2010, 11:36 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot:

waynieZ
11-01-2010, 02:16 PM
The white house next to mine used to belong to my inlaws. My mother inlaw had a beauty shop in the basement. It was still active for the first 10 years we lived here so we had to keep the parking for it. After she closed we didn't remove it, it came in haandy when my 2 daughters got their cars. Keep them in the yard for saftey.
Not much progress today the contractor came by today and put the sheating and the AZEK rake boards on the two gable ends that face forward. Now when he lifts them they just need vinyl siding. He also started the Tyvek.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Tyvek005-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Tyvek006.jpg
The one that has the full coverage is the front of the garage the other one is for the second peak it goes over the porch and garage.
About 1/2 an hour ago the inspector drove by and checked out mt temp power pole and called the Electrician and said it was a go. My contractor said he got a call from the electrician and he told him National Grid called and said they had time to do it tomorrow morning. :cheering: :cheering: We had a tentative day for Friday and I thought that was good timing. I can't believe I'm this lucky to get it done this fast.

tones2SS
11-01-2010, 06:17 PM
AWESOME Wayne!:thumbsup:

Northeast Rod Run
11-01-2010, 06:35 PM
We had a tentative day for Friday and I thought that was good timing. I can't believe I'm this lucky to get it done this fast.After the way this thing started for you, you deserve to have something go "fast" for you

waynieZ
11-02-2010, 11:43 AM
Thanks Tony and TJ . power company came this morning and swapped the power over to the temp pole. Less that 1/2 an hour to complete. I feel all gitty inside. lol The lumberyard is delivering the plywood and roofing today. Greg has a boom lift he uses to lift the trusses in place. He will bring it over tomorrow so they can start the roof. If I get any pictures I'll post them later.

Northeast Rod Run
11-02-2010, 06:57 PM
Right now with Tony's 'Karma' thread quiet, this has become the must see thread for me for now. I say that because I am jealous and am hoping to get my garage addition started within next year or so, if we don't go on strike next June.

Bad part is, that if I had to say what the general concensus right now, it looks like we might be striking. Starting next month I'm even going to start trying to make a mortgage every three weeks just so I'll be ahead if it does happen.

Hopefully the rain forecasted at the end of the week doesn't set your timeline back too much

tones2SS
11-03-2010, 11:04 AM
Sounds good Wayne. Keep us posted bud.:cheers:

waynieZ
11-03-2010, 11:37 AM
TJ I hope that doesn't happen but doubling up make good sense.
They got here this morning and put the trusses up with the lift. They got the last one up at 11:00 . Now it looks like a garage!
Here are some pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup004.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup005.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup006.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup008.jpg

67ragtp
11-03-2010, 01:31 PM
Looking good :thumbsup:

Rich

BBC69Camaro
11-03-2010, 03:26 PM
Been following this for awhile. Loved the pics, thanks for sharing. Glad everything is working out well for ya. :thumbsup:

tones2SS
11-03-2010, 06:22 PM
Very nice. They're moving right along!:thumbsup:

Jay Hilliard
11-04-2010, 09:29 AM
Looks great! It totally changes the look of your house, etc. I know you are excited. Glad to see progress is moving quickly now.

BTW, How is the car coming? Any new pics or updates?

waynieZ
11-04-2010, 01:18 PM
Thanks guys. Nothing new on the car, its been a three or four weeks sense I had any news. Mike says soon.

nvr2fst
11-04-2010, 08:36 PM
Thanks guys. Nothing new on the car, its been a three or four weeks sense I had any news. Mike says soon.

Hey Wayne,
Youve been so hyped (and stressed at the beginning) on the garage I thought you forgot about the car:willy:

Lookin good!

waynieZ
11-05-2010, 11:55 AM
No the car is never far from my mind but I can only stress about one at a time. My hair is gray now I don't want it to fall out too. Only problem is the garage is eating deep into the car fund. But you can't have one without the other.

Jay Hilliard
11-05-2010, 02:59 PM
Only problem is the garage is eating deep into the car fund. But you can't have one without the other.

There may be no truer a statement. What comes first....shop or car. Its a catch 22 for sure.

tones2SS
11-05-2010, 06:18 PM
No the car is never far from my mind but I can only stress about one at a time. My hair is gray now I don't want it to fall out too. Only problem is the garage is eating deep into the car fund. But you can't have one without the other.

HA HA! How true Wayne. Hang in buddy. Good things to good people.:thumbsup: :cheers:
(When you get your car, I would love to check it out and possibly go for a ride!:unibrow: )

awr68
11-07-2010, 09:19 PM
Looking great! I have never seen a boom lift used that way....looks like it worked just fine! :thumbsup:

waynieZ
11-07-2010, 11:44 PM
The lift worked great he was a little worried about the the long one with the osb on it. the lift is good for 500 lb so it must have been close to max. But it got it up there.
They didn't get to work on it Thursday and Friday because or rain. It was suposed to clear out be Saturday. It never really cleared out and now the storm that used to be Tomas is coming up the coat and joining with the storm that is dumping sleet on us right now, and is supposed to be with us on and off until Wednesday.
A little update. My contractor called me to check in and make sure we didn't have any leaks. He told me they were supposed to be here with a roofing company to do the garage and house roof today. The crappy weather took care of that.

waynieZ
11-10-2010, 04:58 PM
Well it was a really crappy day weather wise, but they got the house roof done. They got here at 7 am and finnished at 1:30. They stripped it put water and ice protection and shingled, put new ridge roof vent and capped it. They only did the house. My contractor is doing the garage roof and the tie in to the house. When he gets ready to shingle the garage he will put the three 14" Velux sun tunnels in . One into the house to bring some light in where we removed the window in the dining room and the other two will be in the garage near the back side close to the house.
Here are some pictures from today.
Starting the stripping.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/NewRoofgoingon002-1.jpg

All stripped and water and ice protection going on.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/NewRoofgoingon004.jpg

30lb felt paper and shingles going on

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/NewRoofgoingon015.jpg

Caps and sealing around chimney

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/NewRoofgoingon019.jpg

And the finnished roof. The parts that aren't done is where he is going to tie in the garage roof.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/NewRoofgoingon020.jpg

Its getting exciting now for sure, I can't wait until the roof is all tied in and water tight.

GregWeld
11-10-2010, 05:52 PM
Eeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

You Go Girl!!

:d

pokey64
11-10-2010, 06:04 PM
Looking good Wayne! :woot:

tones2SS
11-10-2010, 06:26 PM
Looks great Wayne.:thumbsup:
Man, I give those roofers some mad respect, especially after today's weather. It was WICKED. Cold, raw and very windy.:mad:

waynieZ
11-10-2010, 06:33 PM
Thanks guys .... It was as cold as a witches T$& in an igloo today! But I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree either. I was out there all day with them. Passing them stuff so they didn't have to climb all the way down the ladder.

tones2SS
11-11-2010, 09:49 AM
That's because you're one of the good guys. I'm sure they appreciated it.:cheers:

waynieZ
11-11-2010, 08:44 PM
Greg came over today and finnished up the trusses that tie into the house roof. The'll be back tomorrow to put the plywood on so the roofing contractor can come Saturday to finnish tieing the house roof to the garage . They will do the high peak . The rest of the garage will be done by my contractor. They'll be making a closed valley by weaving the shingles together.

Here's a couple pictures from today.They opened up the roof and cut off the rafter tails so the last full size truss could be set against the house.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup002-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup003-2.jpg

This is the last of the long trusses tied into the rafters

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Trussesgoingup004-2.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin001.jpg

awr68
11-11-2010, 09:42 PM
Nice progress!! :thumbsup:

tones2SS
11-12-2010, 10:46 AM
Moving right along Wayne. Good deal!:thumbsup:

waynieZ
11-12-2010, 04:34 PM
They got the rest of the plywood on the roof today. I also had them put my Velux sun tunnel flashing in so the roofers can finnish the rest of the roofing tomorrow. It was a beautiful day so I took a little flight to get these pictures.

If you notice any shaking its me not the lift. lol

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin001-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin005.jpg

birds eye view
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin009.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin008-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin011-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin007.jpg

Here's the crew building the garage.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Suntunnels001.jpg

Here's an idea how it looked from up there. This is the highest point in the city.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/trussesgoingin010.jpg

Those houses are three deckers. I don't get a warm fuzzy feeling looking at that gutter on that house.

Northeast Rod Run
11-12-2010, 05:45 PM
Nice progress there. You'll be parked inside before you know it:thumbsup:

tones2SS
11-12-2010, 06:32 PM
Cool pics Wayne. They really are banging away on that garage, huh?!:thumbsup:
You are a braver man than I for sure, going up on the lift and taking those pics.:willy: :D

waynieZ
11-12-2010, 08:00 PM
Not bad for a guy who doesn't like heights !

awr68
11-13-2010, 06:26 PM
Those lifts can be fun at times! I have spent countless hours on them over the last 20+ years! No that you have been up that high imagine the weight of a 12' 5/8'' piece of sheetrock pushing you around! Good times! Glad the other guys on the crew do that, not me!! :)

pokey64
11-14-2010, 08:46 AM
You'll be moved into this in no time!

I like the sun tunnel idea.

67ragtp
11-14-2010, 09:50 AM
Wayne- you picked the right crew on this one, those guys are flat out gettin it done!! Looks great!!

Rich

waynieZ
11-14-2010, 01:07 PM
Thanks Tony It wasn't too windy when I was up there, and I was very thankful for that.
Ed I can't wait I'm getting supper excited'.
Thanks Rich; Even though I had to wait to get started because of the other builders I'm glad it happened. These guys are good and thye care about checking with me on anything thats not spelled out clear. Great guys to work with.

XcYZ
11-16-2010, 06:23 AM
I also had them put my Velux sun tunnel flashing in so the roofers can finnish the rest of the roofing tomorrow. It was a beautiful day so I took a little flight to get these pictures.

Keep us posted on the sun tunnels. I've heard good things about them and I'm curious what you think.

waynieZ
11-16-2010, 08:32 AM
Scott; My sister inlaw has one in her bathroom. Every time I leave the room I try to shut the light off ,but its not on. They give plenty of light. She has the 10" in there I put three 14" in the garage I hope with those and the two windows will give good enough light during the day for general stuff in there.

They finnished the roof Monday and put the domes on the sun tunnels to make the roof weather tight. The only thing left for them to do is the porch and siding, then the rest is up to me and it will slow down quite a bit.

Here are some pictures from yesterday.

Started the valley
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof006.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof005.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof004.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof009.jpg

Here they are finnishing up the roof

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof010.jpg

The windows went in and their goint to work out well. The bottom of the window is about chest hieght. I didn't noticed that the locks are connected when you lock the bottom it locks the top at the same time. Which is good the top is out of my reach.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof007.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finniisingroof008.jpg

The man door went in.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress002.jpg

Heres an obstructed picture of the roof

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress005.jpg

The're starting on the porch and getting ready for the siding. I'm waitng for some triangle gable end vents that I ordered last Friday.

tones2SS
11-16-2010, 09:28 AM
Very nice Wayne. Talk about making progress. Good deal!:thumbsup: :cheers:

awr68
11-16-2010, 03:18 PM
Keep us posted on the sun tunnels. I've heard good things about them and I'm curious what you think.

The sun tunnels work great! I have been on a few jobs with them and during daylight hours there is no need to turn on the lights in most cases!

waynieZ
11-16-2010, 05:08 PM
Thanks.
Thanks guys its flying now It might be done next week if all goes well..

Today they installed the A/C sleve in the back wall. He also trimmed out the front soffit area. Then he started the vinyl on the side and back.

Here are some pictures of the vinyl going on.

Trimmed out with the AZEK and vinyl corners.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Moreprogress008.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Moreprogress009.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Moreprogress013.jpg

Here is the A/C sleve. I know it looks low but the heat will be above it. and inside the floor is lower than the outside grade. Sorry for the shaky pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Moreprogress011.jpg

They also started the front porch. There's a 4" deep 12x12 footing for the PT 6x6 . The weight from the roof is on the wall not on the 6x6 so all it will hold is the porch itself. They are putting a 8" sonotube for the bottom of the stairs. Here are some pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Moreprogress006.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Moreprogress010.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Moreprogress007.jpg

Here is a picture of the roof with the two sun tunnels on it.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress003-1.jpg

tones2SS
11-16-2010, 06:20 PM
Very nice Wayne. Those guys are really moving on that garage, huh?:thumbsup: Built just in time for the snow.

Northeast Rod Run
11-16-2010, 06:39 PM
I still think you need to leave the big window looking into the garage;)

waynieZ
11-16-2010, 08:00 PM
Thanks Tony
TJ don't give My wife any ideas.lol

awr68
11-16-2010, 08:20 PM
Looking great Wayne! Are you going to drywall it this go-around or will that be later on? Will you be doing the electrical and air line plumbing?

Northeast Rod Run
11-16-2010, 08:39 PM
TJ don't give My wife any ideas.lolOh, I wasn't even thinking about that:_paranoid

waynieZ
11-16-2010, 09:00 PM
Looking great Wayne! Are you going to drywall it this go-around or will that be later on? Will you be doing the electrical and air line plumbing?

I'm having an electrician install the the load center and power from the garage to the house. Then I'll do the rest of the wiring as I go. The contractor doesn't want to leave the garage without the ceiling being done so he is strapping the trusses. I didn't know he was planning to do that. It just shows how he does it right. The rock will have to be later on as budget permits.

awr68
11-16-2010, 09:20 PM
Sounds good, go at your pace! No need to get in a hurry, think things through and do it right the first time! Any word on that car of yours?

waynieZ
11-17-2010, 07:20 PM
Got a little progress today. They strapped the trusses to keep them straight untill I put the sheetrock in later on. They also did some of the vinyl on the front of the garage. They stopped short of the top because I have a gable end vent for the two peaks ordered . They are suposed to be here Monday morning.

Here are a few pictures of what they did today.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Vinylgoingon2001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Vinylgoingon2002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Vinylgoingon2004.jpg

The camara makes the vinyl look a little funky bit its straight.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Vinylgoingon2006.jpg

GregWeld
11-17-2010, 07:25 PM
Wayne! Sweet! Bet you're a little less freaked out now by all the "bad" contractors.... you had to deal with before this finally got started. :thumbsup:

waynieZ
11-17-2010, 08:00 PM
Greg Your 100% correct. It was a blessing in disgise. We were discussing two types of water table board and his worker went to check out acouple of different kinds. When he got back he was telling me the prices of the two and Greg told him not to mention the prices he wanted me to get thew one I wanted without worring about the price. He would have saved money on one of them but got the one I wanted reguardless of price. He's really great to deal with.

awr68
11-17-2010, 08:50 PM
Looking great! What are the plans for the driveway to garage floor approach? Raise/slope the new driveway?

waynieZ
11-17-2010, 09:14 PM
I might cut it back towards the street and make the slope longer to lessen the pitch. I'm not sure if I'll use asphalt of concrete but that won't be until spring after it settles. For now I might put some stone in to keep the dust down so the wife can get in there.

tones2SS
11-18-2010, 10:19 AM
Looks great Wayne. Should be a great home for the pro-tour beast!:yes: :thumbsup:

awr68
11-18-2010, 11:15 AM
Personally I would do whatever I could to keep the driveway flat. There's nothing like a flat driveway! With adequate runoff of course. However, at the street you don't want the approach so steep you can't get a lowered Camaro in there without dragging the headers! If it works out to raise the drive, the approach is doable, and the front yard just needs more fill to bring it up....well you know what I would do! :D

Flash68
11-18-2010, 12:02 PM
Wayne- the garage is coming along nicely and looking sweet. Very envious of you! :thumbsup:

waynieZ
11-19-2010, 05:37 PM
I have some progress pictures from yesterday and today. Yesterday they worked on the left side of the garage and did some work on the porch.
Here are some pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/morevinyl002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/morevinyl001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/morevinyl004.jpg

Here are some from today They put in the gable end vents and vinyled the top peak and the side near the front door. and did some work on the porch cieling.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress003-2.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress002-3.jpg


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress004-3.jpg


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Frontfinnished001.jpg

Here's what it looked like at the end of the day.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Frontfinnished002.jpg

GregWeld
11-19-2010, 06:15 PM
That's sharp buddy!

Really looking great!

tones2SS
11-19-2010, 06:20 PM
Very cool Wayne. Should make a killer home for the Camaro!:yes:

awr68
11-19-2010, 09:08 PM
Wayne, it looks great! you really did a great job blending it to the origional home!

Northeast Rod Run
11-19-2010, 10:39 PM
And the jealousy grows:bow:

XcYZ
11-21-2010, 06:58 PM
15 pages... Epic! :cheers:

Maybe you've covered this already, Wayne, but what are your plans for finishing the inside?

waynieZ
11-21-2010, 07:48 PM
Thanks !
Scott For now I'm just going to sheetrock the wall adjacent to the house ( to code ) and put the electric to minimal code so I can store my car when I gat it back. Then I'll do the wiring and insulation as money becomes available. Then I'll do the rest of the lighting and rock the ceiling and then the walls. I have allmost 30" of stem wall so I'm not too worried about the sheetrock getting wet so I'll run it down to the top of the concrete. I have a bench I built for my cellar its 16' long so I'll figure how much I need for the garage and cut to fit. I have a few pieces of slat wall and a 6'hx42"w metal cabinet and one old hospital maple wall cabinet to go in when the walls are done. I'm going to steal your overhead storage idea . Above my work bench that is going along the back wall I was thinking of building storage like yours. It will be mostly lost space with out it. When its in I'll mount some task lighting in it over the bench.
I called to garage door installers,I'm still waitnig for call backs.

XcYZ
11-22-2010, 06:58 AM
Cool, sounds like you have it planned out. Are you going to have heat?

I agree with the overhead storage, that's just wasted space, might as well take advantage of it.

waynieZ
11-22-2010, 08:36 AM
Scott. the first thing I bought for the garage was a 45,000 btu Mr Heater when Bing .com was giving discounts. I got 25% off from Bing and 2% from E bay and 2% for using my discover card. I know it wasa early but I had to take the chance. Its waiting patiently in the cellar.

Jay Hilliard
11-22-2010, 08:51 AM
Looking great Wayne. Its moving very quickly. Good things come to those who wait huh? :unibrow: Its good to see people stand by their word and do what they say they will do. Its getting harder and harder to find people/contractors like that now. Congrats buddy! :thumbsup:

Hopefully you'll be storing something in it soon...

waynieZ
11-22-2010, 09:53 AM
Thanks Jay I would have no probleem recomending this guy. He's great to work with.
Here's a few pictures from this morning.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress2001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress2002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress2003.jpg

tones2SS
11-22-2010, 06:45 PM
Looks great Wayne. :thumbsup: :cheers:

waynieZ
11-23-2010, 09:30 PM
They finnished all the vinyl on front of the house. They just need to finnish the trim on the bottom of the window, the stairs and rails and the front is done. They had some vinyl to do on the back wall that got done too. They have a small section to tie into the house with red cedar shingles and the outside is done. I called a guy to install the garage door. Waiting to hear back from him with a price onthe install and the high lift track set up.
The only thing left is the removal of the bay window and install the door into the house. As Greg would say EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA!

Here are a couple of pictures.

Just to compare.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/moreprogress004-3.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finalvinyl001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Finalvinyl003.jpg

Getting Close!

awr68
11-23-2010, 09:42 PM
Looks great Wayne! Hey they aren't wearing shorts today? :lol: Is it cold over there too? School was canceled here today due to ice and snow!

Make sure they fir out the garage door rails with 1/2" material or your drywall guy won't be happy and your door will hit at the header once sheet rocked!

Northeast Rod Run
11-23-2010, 09:47 PM
Looks like an entirely new home. I guess it's just like a car. You want to just one thing, but the project always takes on more momentum as the build goes on

They should have been in shorts today. I know I was because we had 60+ temps around Boston today. Felt like an East Coast summer:yes:

GregWeld
11-23-2010, 10:11 PM
Dude! LOL

That's totally awesome..... <spicolli>

waynieZ
11-24-2010, 06:38 AM
Thanks guys. Thanks Tony for the heads up. No shorts today it was warrm for a while but the wind picked up and this picture was about 3:00 it was getting nippy.

waynieZ
11-25-2010, 11:21 AM
They finnished the stairs and hand rails on the porch They still have some trim under the bay window to finnish and the white boards under the threshold, then that side is done. Monday they will remove the window in the garage and put in the door to replace it.
I have a couple of overhead door guys coming to give me a price to install the door. Maybe with a high lift track kit, depending on the price.
Next week the electrician is giving me a price to put in the load center in the garage and feed the house from there. He'll put in any code required wiring in the garage and the rest will be for me to finnish.

Here are some pictures

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/FINNISHEDPORCH001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/FINNISHEDPORCH002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/FINNISHEDPORCH003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/FINNISHEDPORCH005.jpg

GregWeld
11-25-2010, 01:11 PM
:wow: :wow: :wow:


Happy Thanksgiving buddy!


This crew is pretty amazing.... I'm so happy for you that you found a "good one"!


:lateral: :cheers: :woot:

waynieZ
11-25-2010, 05:20 PM
Thank you Greg same to you . They make the wait worth it.

rixtrix1
11-25-2010, 06:39 PM
Looking real good, Wayne. Like the way you incorporated a covered porch into the process. Hurry up, gonna be winter soon, LOL.

Ric

tones2SS
11-25-2010, 06:41 PM
Looking really good Wayne. Those guys are doing a great job.:thumbsup:

67ragtp
11-26-2010, 03:01 PM
:wow: :wow: Wayne your place looks fantastic! You got to be pumped, Those guys did a bang up job, Im real happy for you!!

Rich

waynieZ
11-27-2010, 06:27 PM
Thanks Ric,Tony and Rich! I'm so happy with what these guys did. They flew on this job, and not by cutting any corners either. The biggest hold up was me not wanting to take a chance pouring the floor on a chance of rain day. I'm very happy with them.
Rich the car looks kick ass!

waynieZ
11-29-2010, 07:27 PM
Mondays progress. We worked on the bay window today it was almost impossible to open it had sagged so much in the twenty years its been there. We jacked it up and tightened the cables that hold it plus we shimmed the braces that are under it. It works fine now. ( I forgot how easy it opened. ) Then we trimmed it out with Azek pvc board ( no more painting. ).
Next they removed the bay window in the garage and installed the door. I didn't get pictures of the install, I was at the doctors. I had to take them later on . Sorry for the pictures taken in the dark but here they are.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/progresspicturesMonday001.jpg

This is from in the garage side. Tomorrow we get stairs. The hole you see to the right of the door was so we could get to the out let to move the wire without disturbing the plaster.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/progresspicturesMonday002.jpg

Now from in the house. I still need to insulate and blue board and get someone to skimcoat it. I also have to rewire the outlet on the left . It was connected to the one on the right. I was all set to do it but only had 14/2 and its wired with 12/2. That was a surpirse.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/progresspicturesMonday003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/progresspicturesMonday004.jpg

I just got intouch with my plumber. He will come next Monday and move the radiator which is infront of the door.
I called two door installers to get prices to install my garage door. I talked to both last week and neither got back to me with a price yet. One said he would call me Sat. to come see it on Sunday morning. Nothing from him yet.

Northeast Rod Run
11-29-2010, 08:16 PM
I just got intouch with my plumber. He will come next Monday and move the radiator which is infront of the door.


If I was you, I'd just leave it there. That way, if you get any drafts under that door when you have the garage door open, it will heat up the air before it comes into your living space:rofl:

awr68
11-29-2010, 10:07 PM
Looking great! Almost there!! Wish I lived closer, we could have that patch next to the door ready for paint by lunch! You have to be WAY excited!! :thumbsup:

waynieZ
11-29-2010, 10:47 PM
Hell yes I'm excited!! The punch list is dwindling . I wish you wee close too. I have to find someone to skimcoat it for me. I have a buddy who knows someone who can do it. Just have to get intouch with them. Its funny My wife hasn't said anything about getting it done. But my daughter wants to have my grandaughters birthday party here on the 4th so she's driving me nuts to get it done.
Northeast Rod Run I may leave it so they can't find me when I'm in there.

tones2SS
11-30-2010, 11:55 AM
Very cool Wayne.
Better get it before your granddaughter's birthday party.:_paranoid (Just playing.) It's looking really good.:thumbsup:

Jay Hilliard
11-30-2010, 04:45 PM
Wow man! That looks great. I know you are pumped. I hear the garage calling......camaro...camaro...I need a camaro :D

waynieZ
11-30-2010, 05:36 PM
Thanks Tony and Jay but thats me mumbling in my sleep you hear!!! lol

They got a little more done today. They installed all the huricane clips and finnished the bottom of the front door trim. They also built the stairs in the garage. They did a great job on them. There very rigid. the treads are made from 2x10s
Here are a couplee of pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Newstairs001-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Newstairs003-1.jpg

awr68
12-01-2010, 11:09 AM
I know it was a slow and somewhat stressful start to this, but look at it now!! You clearly hired the best contractor! They are doing a great job for ya!! :thumbsup:

waynieZ
12-07-2010, 09:47 AM
I had a little progress yesterday. The plumber came by to remove a 6' section of base board so the door into the garage could be finnished so it could open. I gave him a hand , we started at 8:30 am it was out and plumbed back in by 12:00. Then the fun began we tried to bleed the system. My water pressure is almost non existent. It took forever to fill the system. Then to bleed the air out was fun. We had to do three zones 3 times each. One zone has two kick board heaters, they held so much air it was a pain. The plumber who did the baseboard replaced the kick panel heater in the kitchen a few years ago. When he did he put ball valves on either end so we used them to finally get it bled but it was 3:30 when we finnished. Another 3 hours of extras I didn't count on. But thats how it goes. Atleast its done.
Here's where we removed the baseboard.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/002-2.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/001-2.jpg

tones2SS
12-07-2010, 10:36 AM
That does sound like a pain. At least it's all set now.:thumbsup:

waynieZ
12-09-2010, 11:27 AM
Hi guys I called the building inspector to see if he could come by and inspect the wall between the house and the garage so we could close it up. So he asked me who my neighbor is. ( its the one who didn't want the garage here ) So I asked why She called the city hall? She called to complain that I was leaving my bay window in the garage wall and it should not be allowed! She had him come out 4 time from her complaints. Plus Three officials questioned him about it to see what was up.
He explained it to them and they were ok with it. He didn't even have to come by he had seen it and knew what I was talking about and said to put the sheet rock up. I can't believe I'm causing such a fuss following the law.
I'm just lucky I guess!

tones2SS
12-09-2010, 06:28 PM
Man, what's up with that neighbor? Why doesn't she just mind her own business. I don't like people like that. Who is she to tell you if you should leave the bay window in the garage or not?
Take a hike lady. lol:rofl:

waynieZ
12-11-2010, 03:39 PM
Well got a little progress done today. My buddy Buster and I put all the hinges and struts on my garage door yesterday, but ran out of daylight. We froze our cookies off yesterday it was cold and windy so when it got a little dark it wasn't too hard to quit. Today we went out and put the door in and secured it with some 2x4"s I was short two #4 hinges no one had them . I finally called a door installer to see if he had them. He did. He was going to the next town over to look at a job so he brought them to me. Not bad for a $10 sale. When he got there I asked him to get me a price on a high lift track for my door. He said no problem he would get back to me. Maybe there is one guy around here that needsthe work. I hope it pans out.
Here's what it looks like with the door in.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Garagedoorinplacenotracks003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Garagedoorinplacenotracks001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Garagedoorinplacenotracks004.jpg

What do you think??

ccracin
12-11-2010, 04:06 PM
That looks awesome Wayne. It looks even better than the drawing. All you gotta do now is add one Bad A$$ Camaro!

Northeast Rod Run
12-11-2010, 04:15 PM
What do you think??Nice!

Now it looks like a big garage with a little house added on in the rear

67ragtp
12-11-2010, 04:40 PM
:wow: :wow: Looks awesome!! Neighbors can't bitch about that window in the garage now, shut da door on um. The house really came together nice.

Off topic- that dimension you were looking for china wall to throttlebody air cleaner base surface= 7.5"

Rich

waynieZ
12-11-2010, 07:37 PM
Thanks guys!
Rich Thanks for geting that to me measurment. You know thats the first thing my wife said when she saw the door up.

Jay Hilliard
12-12-2010, 07:13 AM
That looks great Wayne! If the woman is not happy with your bay window, I would love to be there and see her face when you rev up your camaro for the first time. :woot:

tones2SS
12-12-2010, 10:33 AM
That looks killer Wayne. Looks like a totally new home overall.
That garage should be a nice home for that bad ass Camaro you're building. VERY NICE.:thumbsup: :cheers:

waynieZ
12-14-2010, 10:37 AM
Thanks guys.
Yesterday they installed the fire rated sheet rock on the wall between the house and garage. It had to go all the way up to the roof because I'm not going to finnish the rest of the insulation and sheet rock for a while. We also blocked the opening inside wher'e the window used to be. We insulated and put blue board so it can be plastered.
Here are some pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sheetrockinstall001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sheetrockinstall003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sheetrockinstall004.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/sheetrockinstall006.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/installblueboard001.jpg

The electrician is checking what is needed to pass code for the occupancey permit. He'll give me a price. The garage door guy I got some parts off is getting me a price on a high lift track kit. He's waithing to hear back on a price. I'll call him later today.

BBC69Camaro
12-14-2010, 12:20 PM
Wow really coming along, won't be long now :thumbsup:

awr68
12-14-2010, 05:31 PM
Looks great!! :thumbsup:

rixtrix1
12-16-2010, 12:13 AM
I don't see how the neighbor can complain 'cuz it looks so good. Gonna be a great workplace. Gotta get the Camaro into it's new home.

waynieZ
12-21-2010, 09:56 PM
Not too much last week so I waited to get something to post. Last week they came to get the pile of waste form in front of the house. Just in time to miss the snow. So nice with that gone.
Today the electrician showed up and started the ruff in for thr electric. They ran the wire for the power to the house from the panel in the garage. The house will stay on temporary power for a while longer but will only need the connection at the meter when we're ready. The're putting one light out side the man door, plus one inside, a receptical and a heat detector. Also putting power for the Liftmaster and buttons at each door to operate the door.I'll put more later when my wallet recovers.

Here are some pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/electrical1003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/electrical1005.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/electrical1004.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/electrical1002.jpg

GregWeld
12-21-2010, 11:37 PM
Wayne --

I just went back to review the outside over all shots -- I don't know how ANYONE could complain about what you've done with your house.... You neighbor must be a real "piece of work".

I have an "old" neighbor right in back here -- and there's no question that if I fire up the BBT (Big Bouncy Truck) at 4:30AM... I fully understand him being a little "PO'd"... but it's only 4 or 5 times a year... Diesels are noisy - not much I can do about that. But one day I was working on the Nomad -- with the shed door slightly up -- and it's 4:30 in the afternoon - and this butthead comes over to complain.... When that happened -- I just told him to get the f outta here... No point in even trying to be nice at that point. He won't come back. I think he knew he'd crossed the line then.

waynieZ
12-22-2010, 08:40 AM
I hear you Greg. She drives me nuts. My wife worried about the door going up so she couldn't see inside the garage. I could care less what she thinks. I don't do things to agravate the situation but I'm all done walking on egg shells for her. I can't wait for the first fire up on the Camaro :willy: That should get things buzzing.

tones2SS
12-22-2010, 10:35 AM
I can't wait for the first fire up on the Camaro :willy: That should get things buzzing.
:D HA HA! Yes, I'm sure it will.
Looking good Wayne.:thumbsup:

BBC69Camaro
12-22-2010, 10:48 AM
I can't wait for the first fire up on the Camaro :willy: That should get things buzzing.

She will forget all about the current complaints then I'm sure :lol:

Northeast Rod Run
12-22-2010, 12:54 PM
I have a neighbor that hates me also. She came over one day and tried to bitch me out for no good reason (I had about a half-dozen hot rods out front that day). Well, I had a good buzz going and I had some friends over at the same time. Needless to say that I put a show on for my friends and embarassed the hell out of her at the same time. Don't think she's coming back anytime soon:unibrow:

tones2SS
12-28-2010, 11:49 AM
Hey Wayne.
Got the bulk of the garage in time for all this snow.:_paranoid

waynieZ
12-30-2010, 01:41 PM
The mast for the electric is all installed and all the wiring is inspected and passed. The electrician is trying to get an appointment for next week to switch the power to the new service. Then I can get the building inspector here to inspect so I can get my occupancy permit. Then when the car is done I will be ready to bring it home.
Here's a small update

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Electric002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Electric003.jpg

67ragtp
12-30-2010, 05:06 PM
Looking good Wayne. We got pounded with 22 inches of snow plus killer drifts. Your roof doesn't look to bad, did you get as much as us in north east jowsey?

Any recent news from Mike on the car?

Rich

tones2SS
12-30-2010, 06:46 PM
Looks awesome Wayne. I was going to ask if there were any updates earlier today. You beat me to it.:D
(Rich, I'm about 30 minutes from Wayne and we got about 18-20 inches here. Some nasty winds and some snow drifts as well. Is it summer time yet?!?:lol: )

waynieZ
12-30-2010, 08:27 PM
Thanks Rich; We didn't get as much as you or Tony but it was still 16.5" but the temps have been above freezing so we're getting some good melting. We had gusts to 60 mph for two days . It was beautiful here today almost 45 and sunny.
Mike is going to take care of raising the floor for the Transmission before he paints it just to make sure I have enough room. But still no pick up date.

tones2SS
01-07-2011, 10:48 AM
Any updates Wayne? Must be getting close to being all complete, right?:thumbsup:

waynieZ
01-07-2011, 01:50 PM
Nothing new Tony; The electrician is still waiting for the power company to give him a date to swap the power back to perminent service.
I called the door guy yesterday, he's just waiting for the highlift kit to get here, he said he's ready to install it when it gets here. When these two things are done I can call for final inspection.

Jay Hilliard
01-11-2011, 07:24 AM
Everything is looking great Wayne. You are on the home stretch now. Its a great feeling when you get that OC. You can then relax and take a breath. :unibrow:

waynieZ
01-11-2011, 11:39 PM
Thanks Jay. I just got a call today the power company is going to change the power from temp to permenant next Wednesday at 8:30 am.
Then I got a call form the door guy he said the high lift tracks should be here Friday and we can install them next week. Its either nothing or everything. Not that I'm complaining.

waynieZ
01-19-2011, 03:27 PM
I say hallelujah . We have permenant power!
The electrician showed up at 8:15 and killed the temporary power at the meter. Then he went downstairs in the cellar and connected the power from the panel in the garage and seperated the whites from the neutrals in the house panel. The power company showed up and changed the power from the temp pole to the mast on the garage and installed the meter. The electrician put the cover on the panel in the garage and they were done. All before 10:00 am
The inspector showed up later in the day and passed it, so we're golden!
When the power company truck showed up the sun came out and the clouds split like the parting of the red sea.
I have an appointment for Friday morning to install the gutters and down pipes. If it doesn't snow. Them the door guys is coming in the afternoon ot install the highlift tracks and the Liftmaster 3800 opener. That should get me to where I can call for the building inspector to come check it out.
Here are a few pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/002-3.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/001-3.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/004-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/006.jpg

Plenty of room for expansion!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/007.jpg

And the new meter.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/005-1.jpg
My wife is already asking when I'm taking the temp power pole down. Not in too much of a rush. lol

pokey64
01-19-2011, 04:34 PM
That's awesome Wayne! :thumbsup:

tones2SS
01-19-2011, 06:25 PM
Very awesome to hear Wayne. That's awesome.
Hopefully it doesn't snow Friday. I hard them saying maybe 6 inches?:( :mad:
Better get that temporary pole down!:_paranoid

waynieZ
01-19-2011, 08:24 PM
The guy who is doing my gutters called to say he was coming tomorrow because of Friday's forcast. So it looks like the storm will help me get it done sooner. Sweet.

Jay Hilliard
01-20-2011, 06:11 AM
Awesome Wayne. Its good to see everything is coming together so well. Everything looks really nice.

What are your plans for storage, electrical, etc in the garage?

waynieZ
01-20-2011, 08:57 AM
Thanks Jay. As far as storage I'm thinking of putting storage like Scott did in his garage but only down the right side and along the back wall. I'll put my work bench along the back wall so I might be able to drop the bottom of the shelf a little lower and then mount my light on the bottom of the storage.I'm going to keep the left wall clear at the top incase I can afford a lift so I can have the head room I need.
The panel in the garage is a 200 amp panel with a 100 amp going to the house. The garage panel has 40 spaces for full size breakers. So I'm pretty well set for what ever I need. I'm going to run the recepticals for my bench along the front that way the cords won't be in the way. I'm not sure on how many or which kind of lights yet.

tones2SS
01-20-2011, 12:01 PM
The guy who is doing my gutters called to say he was coming tomorrow because of Friday's forcast. So it looks like the storm will help me get it done sooner. Sweet.

So,....there may be a good reason for snow after all!
Good luck Wayne. Very nice.:thumbsup: :cheers:

Jay Hilliard
01-20-2011, 05:19 PM
Make sure when you wire it, put in a 50a-220v recepticle for a welder.

waynieZ
01-20-2011, 08:13 PM
The guy came and did the gutters today. It took one guy about 4 hours to finnish the job. He did some nice work. Here are some pictures of the work.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/002-4.jpg
This corner was tricky, the porch roof is a couple of inches higher than the house roof. He did a nice job matching it.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/004-2.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/005-2.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/006-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/007-1.jpg

Then I got a call around 11 am from the garage door guy he wanted to install the track and opener today because he had a cancelation. He came down and started installing it. They got the track in and were adjusting the springs . The door was light when it was down and heavy when it was half way up. He said they sent the wrong springs so it won't be done until next week.

Atleast I got to see it open halfway.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/003-3.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/008-1.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/009-1.jpg

Oh well they tried.

waynieZ
01-27-2011, 10:08 PM
This has been a pretty good week for progress. The door guy called , the springs came in . He came down Monday and installed them and the LiftMaster 3800. The door is finnaly finnished and usable. The cable was attached to the temporary power pole and had to be run through the garage to the house. That got done too. I have some pictures that were taken with a only the 300 watt compact fuoresent that screws in a regular socket. Its pretty good it only uses 68 watts and is pretty bright.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Liftmasterinstalled001.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Liftmasterinstalled002.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Liftmasterinstalled003.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Liftmasterinstalled004.jpg

rixtrix1
01-27-2011, 11:32 PM
Wow, Wayne, things are really coming together. With the crappy forecast, I bet you can't wait for insulation, drywall, lights and heat, but having the car in the garage will be big by itself. The rest can happen anytime, because it's yours and it's not going anywhere. Good luck.

Ric

waynieZ
01-27-2011, 11:38 PM
Thanks Ric I can't wait to get it home. I hope the snow holds up for a while not much room to put it.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Liftmasterinstalled007.jpg

Vegas69
01-27-2011, 11:39 PM
I don't see near enough electrical in the rafters. Get a ton of light in that garage. You'll thank me when you start twisting wrenches. How much did that garage door opener cost? Thinking of converting mine when I get a hoist.

waynieZ
01-27-2011, 11:49 PM
I plan on alot more lights. That is just to hold me over untill the wallet stops bleeding a little. The Liftmaster cost me $340 with two extra remotes plus what came with it. It is a great opener, it is super quiet.

tones2SS
01-29-2011, 11:15 AM
Awesome news Wayne. First the car, now the garage. Gotta love when a plan comes to together! Good for you bud.:thumbsup: :cheers:

waynieZ
01-29-2011, 12:13 PM
Thanks Tony Do you believe this weather I was out there cleaning up with the door open. Crazy

vinz68
01-29-2011, 01:23 PM
Looks like it really came together nice!! Congrats!!:thumbsup:

vinz68
01-29-2011, 01:28 PM
If you plan on finishing the wiring yourself, let me know if you have any questions. I'm an electrical contractor.:)

waynieZ
01-29-2011, 04:01 PM
Thanks Vin.

tones2SS
01-29-2011, 08:29 PM
Thanks Tony Do you believe this weather I was out there cleaning up with the door open. Crazy

Yeah, tell me about it. Crazy is an understatement.:yes:
Take care bud.:cheers:

waynieZ
02-01-2011, 12:56 PM
OK today was inspection day The building inspector came by and passed the garage. Just need to cover one corner with either 1" strip of sheet rock or a corner bead and mud and he'll be good. Here's where he's talking about.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Housepictures018.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Housepictures019.jpg

The fire department just left from inspecting the fire and heat alarms. Now that it passed we can use the garage. Just intime for this new snow crap! Stay warm guys
We're good to go!
Wow I can't believe this is finnally done for now. No more inspectors!!

And the first use!!!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Housepictures022.jpg

johnnymac46
02-01-2011, 07:13 PM
Congrats on the garage and not having to dig your cars out anymore

tones2SS
02-01-2011, 07:58 PM
That's awesome Wayne. CONGRATS bud!:cheers:
Just in time for all this snow. Is it summer yet?? lol Take care.:thumbsup:

scherp69
02-01-2011, 10:23 PM
Looks good Wayne. Will look much better though with a 69 Camaro in there :cheers:

waynieZ
02-01-2011, 10:45 PM
I hear ya Mike.

Alex396ss
05-18-2011, 08:28 AM
Any updates?

Alex

waynieZ
05-18-2011, 01:53 PM
Hi Alex. I started getting some material to do some wiring. I got 750 ft of 12-2 romex and 18 industrial recepticles with boxes. I also put a second 300w compact flourescent in for now. Its amazing the amount of light from these two bulbs . Right now there is one over each bay. I got the wire off Craiglist in three 250ft coils. With shipping to my house was around $75 ea. which is cheaper then buying them from HD. Its $83 ea plus tax, Saved close to $50. The recepticles came from E bay they cost me with shipping around $4 ea they sell at HD for around $8-9 ea. A couple of weeks ago I saw a set of attic stairs for a 12' cieling Werner 300lb rated aluminum. The budget for the garage and the car are almost non existent now, so it was tuff to spend the money on these but when I checked they sell for over $400 for the 12' set. So I got them.
Here's a picture of the stairs.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/Housepictures157.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/Housepictures160.jpg

This was taken with just the compact flourescents.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/Housepictures136.jpg

Here are the recepticles.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/eag5252gy-ea-2.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/eag5252gy-ea-3.jpg

Now I need something pretty to put in there. ZOOM ZOOM !

GregWeld
05-18-2011, 06:53 PM
Wayne -- Run a GFIC as your FIRST receptacle. People don't realize it but concrete can ground you out when you're down on your hands and knees... so you can get your butt kicked with a shorted tool etc.

At least that's what my buddy electrician made me do - for that reason...
:cheers:

waynieZ
05-18-2011, 07:34 PM
Thanks Greg. I only learned about thet a couple of weeks ago so I bought 4- 20amp GFCI breakers for $15 Ea. I used to laugh at my wife for using coupons. Now I'm the craigslist and E Bay king lol.

tones2SS
05-18-2011, 07:40 PM
Very nice Wayne. Continued progress my friend!:cheers:

GregWeld
05-18-2011, 07:41 PM
Thanks Greg. I only learned about thet a couple of weeks ago so I bought 4- 20amp GFCI breakers for $15 Ea. I used to laugh at my wife for using coupons. Now I'm the craigslist and E Bay king lol.




eBay whore!


:rofl:

waynieZ
05-18-2011, 09:37 PM
Thats ME !:yes:

Alex396ss
05-25-2011, 06:35 AM
Awesome, keep up the good work!

Alex

waynieZ
03-13-2012, 09:58 PM
I've got a little up date. I started building a work bench along the back wall of the garage. I had some wood left over from the build so I put it to good use. Some of it reminded me of the road courses you guy run or sort of how I like my women ( a little twisted ). The bench is 12' L x 32 W x 42 H it is attached to the wall with Hex Washer Head Tapcon's. I divided the length by three for the up rights and added a cross brace a 2x4 at the 8' mark so I would have something to secure the plywood I'm using for a top. It will be two 3/4" pieces doubled up. I used cad plated deck screws to build it. I just threw some pieces of plywood on top for now so I can get back on the car. I'll get the plywood ripped and attach it after I'm done putting in some shelves and a few more up rights.
Here are a few pictures.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1094.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1097.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1095.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1099.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1104.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1101.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1105.jpg
The last bay ended up perfect to fit my old wheels and tires.

waynieZ
07-17-2014, 10:18 PM
got out in the garage today,this was actually a 2 day job first I put pvc conduit from my main panel to my compressor disconnect.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/103_0893_zpsd6718c2f.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/103_0893_zpsd6718c2f.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/103_0894_zps5afcf68d.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/103_0894_zps5afcf68d.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/103_0895_zps2ddcf150.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/103_0895_zps2ddcf150.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/103_0896_zps5289304b.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/103_0896_zps5289304b.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/103_0899_zps24232cce.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/103_0899_zps24232cce.jpg.html)




Then it was time to pull the 2#8 power and #10 ground the 30 feet. No one around so I used my s20 year old shop vac taped to the end of the pve near the main to pull some braided line through the pipe so I could pull the wires. Got the line through only took 20 minutes. Then came time to pull the wire. I was all alone so I got my friend Bell to help Dumb bell that is. I tied the weight to the end of the line and went back to the other end and fed the wires in. Amazingly it actually worked ! Only had one ladder at the time so it was pull move the ladder then repeat. Must have gone up and down at least 100 time easy. Then I gave in and got my extension ladder to use on one end.
Here's my little helper.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/103_0898_zps29d58e00.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/103_0898_zps29d58e00.jpg.html)

I tied the line to the garage door because the weight kept hitting a shelf below the panel and would only pull 3' of wire at a time. I have a video of it working but can't load it to Photobucket for some reason. I'll try again later. All in all a very productive day.

GregWeld
07-17-2014, 10:24 PM
You know they make fish tape for that... and wire slime to make the wire glide in the conduit....


HAHAHAHAHAHA


I love the ingenuity! Good job!!

waynieZ
07-17-2014, 10:31 PM
Where's the fun in that ?? It felt great being out there doing something again.

tubbed69
07-17-2014, 11:51 PM
garage looks great Waynie,time for the camaro now?

tones2SS
07-18-2014, 06:55 PM
Where's the fun in that ?? It felt great being out there doing something again.

Good job Wayne.
Glad you're out and about. How have you been feeling?

waynieZ
07-18-2014, 08:11 PM
pretty good Tony house and family keeping me busy.

tones2SS
07-21-2014, 07:07 PM
pretty good Tony house and family keeping me busy.

Good to hear. I saw Pete and Brian at a car show last year. Actually, I saw them a couple of times last year. Sometimes he's up at Patriot Place with that '68 Camaro that they built.
Take care bud.

waynieZ
09-27-2014, 10:03 PM
Finally some progress on the garage even if it is outside !
When I built the garage it took all my funds and fixing around the building went unfinished. Well this week we put the concrete in front and around the side and back. When I built the house the builder paved where he cut to put the water service and sewer, which promptly sunk. It was like that for many years until now.

This is what we drove over
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/000_0948.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/000_0948.jpg.html)

Now for the work.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage6_zps4195dc66.png (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage6_zps4195dc66.png.html)
Before I retired I was a construction laborer and a grade forman but that was five years ago. Boy do I remember why I had to retire !
We got a machine and dump truck and I was on the shovel again, and got it ready for the concrete placement.
Here are few pictures of it going in. I put a small catch basin and I'm putting a Flo well to catch water from the down spout. so the side walk won't be covered in ice all winter.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage4_zps7aac836d.png (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage4_zps7aac836d.png.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage3_zpse27f43af.png (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage3_zpse27f43af.png.html)

And the finished product.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage1_zps8d6b65fd.png (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage1_zps8d6b65fd.png.html)

The part closest in the picture is where it was sunk in.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage2_zpsdf7dad36.png (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage2_zpsdf7dad36.png.html)

GregWeld
09-27-2014, 10:22 PM
Awesome Wayne! That has to feel good!

Rick D
09-27-2014, 10:28 PM
Looks great Wayne, gotta love it when you get a project finished up!

Flash68
09-27-2014, 10:35 PM
Lookin good man. Homestretch.

Track Junky
09-27-2014, 10:37 PM
I feel your pain Wayne. It's been years since I've done any foundation work and I recently formed and placed rebar for a detached garage/shop I am building at my house.
Looking great, congrats!!

waynieZ
09-27-2014, 11:53 PM
Awesome Wayne! That has to feel good! Thanks guys it feels great!
Next is finish that dam wiring ,having closed cell foam sprayed then heat in the garage. Then the car.

aussiebj
01-24-2015, 08:18 AM
Looks great ..:trophy-1302:

waynieZ
01-24-2015, 06:34 PM
Thanks! I really appreciated having it done when I went out to shovel the snow today. I won't have to pick out a wheelbarrow full of stone from my lawn this spring.

waynieZ
04-22-2015, 01:01 PM
Well I finally got the dry well for my down spout for the garage in this weekend.
Here's the catch basin going in when we did the sidewalk.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage4_zps7aac836d.png (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/newconcretearoundgarage4_zps7aac836d.png.html)

Here is what I used for the dry well.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/th_images_zpsoynodlgq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/images_zpsoynodlgq.jpg.html)

I dug a hole 4'x4'x almost 4' deep for it. Its been a long time since I used a pick and shovel, it took a little over 4 hours to dig. then I lined it with filter fabric, put small pieces of granite for it to rest and some 3/4" stone.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/th_Dry%20well%204_zpsiisl8r4d.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Dry%20well%204_zpsiisl8r4d.jpg.html)

Ordered 2 yards of 3/4" stone ( which was supposed to be washed but wasn't!) to back filled it trying not to get too many fines in with it.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/th_Dry%20well%203_zpsazsmx8cc.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Dry%20well%203_zpsazsmx8cc.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/th_Dry%20well%201_zpsazgonodc.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20%20%20Progress%20pictures/Dry%20well%201_zpsazgonodc.jpg.html)

Now it's to get some loam and sod.

I'm going to put sod in should I kill off all the grass that's already there then rototill or just rototill and rake it all out? What should I use to kill it and then be able to put sod without it bothering the sod?

tones2SS
04-22-2015, 06:58 PM
Good job Wayne.
Sounds and looks like rough work!