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**gunmaker** · 08-20-2008, 10:11 PM

Well JD and I got started on a new project today.

Gonna have a 14x26 shed erected, and I have to excavate the site in prep for the concrete pad to be poured. Will also erect a short retaining wall, to match the existing. The site to be excavated is approx 20x40, and varies from 1ft to 4 1/2ft in depth. SWMBO couldn't resist snapping a couple of pics.

**Ducati996** · 08-20-2008, 11:01 PM

Now whats your definition of a garage? 14 x 26 is a pretty big shed

Either way I'm excited for you - keep us updated!

Mickey · 08-21-2008, 02:14 PM

Have been thinking about building a new shop building. The current one built inside the impliment shed is just too small. MAybe some like 20x30 but could vary a little either way.

If you don't mind me asking, approx what kind of money is a shop the size you're doing cost for foundation and building?

My impliment shed is one Dad and I bult 30 yrs ago and think it cost us ~$2500 including the wiring.

**gunmaker** · 08-21-2008, 11:12 PM

Sure Mick...I'm having a 14x26 ft saltbox style shed made by some Amish craftsman. Because of it's size, and the cost involved in transporting it 150 miles, it will be constructed as a pre-fab, then erected on site.
The basic cost of the shed was $6000 before my special order items. That included an overhead door, entrance door, vinyl siding with aluminum trim.
The slab I'm pouring will be rated 4000lb/sq.in. with fiber blended in, and runs about $95/cu yard delivered.
The total of everything incl. the cost of them doing the final construction on site, and my customizations is running about $9000.
When I'm done, I think I'll have the equivilant of a stick built garage.
Duc...I've plans for a garage/shop that will be 40x60 when I get to building our retirement house in the future, it will include full off the grid solar capability.

Mickey · 08-22-2008, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the price info. Need to see what prices are in this area. Still giving thought as to type of construction, all metal or convientional stick built building. With a stick built building I'd likely do most of it myself. Insulation is an issue I need to give thought on.

tomwilli · 08-22-2008, 10:09 PM

Hi,

Really sounds nice and that pricing is fantastic compared to here.

Was looking at doing a stick build, do it all yourself, that was 24X28 and it was $7500 - $8000.

Not quite sure I am going to get to it this year as had a bit of a setback recently.

Anyways, sounds great and congratulations.

Pic would be appreciated when done.

Have a great evening.

Tom

**gunmaker** · 09-01-2008, 10:34 AM

Well JD and I are progressing. The major excavation is done, and the new retaining wall (4' x 36') has been erected. This week I hope to form out the concrete pad and lay in the stone base.

**gunmaker** · 09-10-2008, 12:35 AM

It is over!! 10 yards of concrete and an aching back later I'm done! (Subject to all terms and conditions which may here-after and here-on be thought about or re-considered at any time, past or future by SWMBO!!)

**Chris2520** · 10-01-2008, 09:48 PM

Craig , I love to see a 2520 doing some work.....

Chris....