Wow Lynn, that's pushing the envelope alright. Sounds like something I would try!

Nice work,I can relate to building work and improvising.

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Yea, nothing is plumb or level. Originally this was a three sided building where coal was stored after being delivered by rail. That is why the North side is corrugated metal.

Of course, I have seen the Taj Mahal bathroom you guys did on your place. Don't expect anything close to that on my build. My building doesn't even have hot water right now.

Haven't posted here in a while. Bummed by the red tape. Decided to go ahead with the things I can do without a permit.

Busted out a bunch of concrete last weekend, and poured concrete yesterday; got things cleaned up today. Concrete work went well, and I now have two nice pads to instll the lift. Have to wait 30 days to install my two post lift (used Ammco), but it is ready. Now, need to install a non-load bearing wall on the lower third. Talked to the City building inspector, and he says I don't need a permit to erect an interior non load bearing wall. Using a stem wall, so I can wash the floor with a hose without hitting sheet rock. Will post some pics of the latest work, and what is planned.

Man, live it, Lynn! There is soooooo much potential there!:shocked:

Looking forward to the updates. That’s the one beauty of the county I live in. Our builder asked us to have the septic permit ready before we started construction. So, down to the courthouse we went. After a 30 minute conversation with the county clerk, sheriff, and mayor...they asked what they could help us with. So, I say we need a permit to put in our septic system. They replied, “There is no permit, just a final inspection.” To which I replied, “Our builder needs a permit to start construction!” So the clerk looked at us and said! “Do you want a septic system?” I replied, “Yes.” To which she replied, “Then it’s permitted. Have a nice day.”:dunno::blush::shocked:

Good times.....:wink:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

As stated above, poured some new concrete last Friday.

Part of the new pour was a couple of 5 x 5 pads for the lift. The existing concrete was thick enough, but not reinforced. Poured these pads a foot thick, with 5/8 rebar. Lots of soil compaction to make certain they never settle. Thought I had to wait 30 days to start lift install, but turns out I just need to wait 30 days before using the lift. Install can start after four days.

So, with my angel of a wife helping me, we got one upright set up today. Didn't take long at all once I figured out the plan. I drilled for the anchor bolts, but could not bolt it down today as we are awaiting shims. I did drill all six anchor holes, using the base plate as the template. Didn't have the shop vac or air blower to blow out the holes. We decided to leave the gantry crain hooked up to it until the shims get there. Once we get shims, we will anchor this one, then move on the the left upright.

Added a couple of pictures of the excavated holes for the lift pads, and the big one I had to fill in where I removed the pillar.

Haven't posted in a while. Ran into some really weird issues, and will update later.

For now, I just got my permit to allow me to (among other things) enlarge the garage door opening for the shop area. It is currently 12 x 12. I want it 16 wide. Not sure if the height matters that much to me. I will never pull an RV in there. I have a 14 x 13 at the other end of the building for storage.

My life would be easier if I could go 16 x 10 instead of 16 x 12. Any big reason not to go 16 x 10?

Progress is progress. My only input for the height of the door is this: When I built my shop in AZ back in '04, I purposely built a door that would accommodate an RV (14' tall x ~10'? wide) even tho I had no intention of ever having one myself. Purely for resale reasons. Well, I sold the place ('15) and was able to tout that feature as a selling point. Sounds like you have another door that would accommodate a tall RV so this may be a moot point.


Keep yr updates coming Lynn...…….way cool project!!

i have 10 high x18 wide on my garage. They are nice to have that wide for backing trailers etc.
I personally think 10' height is good in for most situations.

You might not want to get an RV in there, but what about an enclosed car trailer?