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HOA approved yesterday, tentative start date right after the new year. I've had a couple other threads in here but I'll use this one for all the build pics.
Details:
20'x28' (560 sq ft for the mathematically challenged)
10' sidewalls
vaulted hip roof
lots of natural light
concrete floors
sprayfoam insulation
mini-split HVAC/heat pump
The double doors are facing straight north:
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Looks nice. This past year I built a freestanding workshop, 24' x 32' with 10' walls. I did two things you might wish to consider: depending upon your style of work, windows that extend that far down will rob you of wall space which in a small shop is always at a premium. I used smaller windows that are fixed (don't open) up high to be able to utilize the walls below. They are also better for security to keep prying eyes away. The other thing is to consider resale value and position your large door as a "garage" door to have the building function as a garage for a non-woodworker buyer. You will really like your minisplit and spray foam insulation. Mine keeps the shop very comfortable year 'round even with 110 degree Arizona summers.
Good luck. Keep us posted.
Ed
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You don't have to put a garage door in but you could frame in the header so it could be done later with minimal effort. One from the middle window to the slider would be easily enough for a car door and possibly a man door too.
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The Sketchup rendering by the OP suggests the exterior would be brick. If so, the opening is best served to be the size of an overhead door so as not to cut/remove brick. Depending upon the climate, an insulated overhead door seals well and is an easy access for machines and lumber. One can also simply omit the door and use a single or double man door with wood framing for the rest of the surround.
Ed
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The double doors can be used for machinery and materials...there's no need for a garage door or prep for one. That's what I use in my shop. And not show here, but shown in another thread, he has a pool table on one side of the space.
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When installing double door there is no need for them to be equal width. I have seen installations with one standard 3' wide door mated with a custom 4' wide door. The 3' door is the primary door. On my shop the doors are all mounted to open outwards for more room. I used special full length aluminum hinges. I inlet angle iron at the jamb. for the deadbolts to go into.
I wish I knew what to call those kind of hinges.
Bill D.
On edit: I got mine at habitat for about $10 each.
https://www.stanleyhinges.com/Contin...inges-cat.aspx
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OMG! Is 24' x 32' a "small shop" for an amateur woodworker? Wow!
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"Small" is relative, my friend. My shop is similar to that size (21x30) and honestly, it's cramped given the tool choices I've been fortunate to be able to make over the years, but I've adapted as need be and continue to do so all the time to improve things. 24x32 is just a little more than a typical two-car garage in current times here in the US from a size perspective. But a large number of folks certainly have much smaller shops and use them to the max! Some are even lucky to have more space...Originally Posted by Osvaldo Cristo
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Paint:
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Brick work, and the roof went on:
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Outside complete:
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Electrical, ended up with 39 outlets
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Minisplit and plumbing rough-in
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Sprayfoam
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I ended up with an 18k BTU mitsubishi for the minisplit, very much looking forward to that install as its forecast to be 105 the next five days.
Will have a full-time exhaust fan due to the sprayfoam, will hardwire it at first but it can have a lightswitch added later.
Just need drywall and minisplit installed and then I can start on the fun parts.
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