My workshop is in one stall of a 3 stall garage. It is about time the garage needs an update. all new door, Gutters, windows. paint etc...
I have lived at the same home all my life. Now in my 50's. Started woodworking as a teen. The workshop has always been pieced together as money became available. Just got to thinking this weekend I am at a point in my life I can afford to do things right. Tired of things being "Good enough" and not what I want.
Mismatch of old cabinets as storage, things stacked and have to be moved to use a tool etc.....This project is maybe a year away as I have projects at the house to finish first.
My garage is very basic. It is about 24' x 30' All block construction on a slab. One stall of the 3 stall garage is partitioned off with a block wall, walk through door to the other two stalls which is one big area 24 x 24. The single stall has a ceiling with storage above it accessed from the two stall area. The 24 x 24 area has one large beam in the middle so overhead is wide open. not one bit of insulation anywhere in the building.
At this point guess I am looking for guidance on what is the best order to do the work needed as some work will be farmed out.
Here is what I have planed.
-To start I have to get all new garage doors, entrance door, gutters and painted NOW!. I just looks bad.
-The electric will need to be upgraded. Breaker box is small and full. Garage is on it own meter.
-The shop will need to be insulated. Will I need to frame walls to insulate inside or do I have siding put on the outside and insulated that way? will it be
enough? Can I have new windows put in now or wait till I figure out the insulation plan? Since it is a work shop, do I use drywall or is plywood or ??? better?
-Going to put in a mini split for heat and air? I do not plan to keep it heated or cooled 24/7.
- Plan to put in a small office area to get woodworking books and magazines out of the house and just a place to chill.