Garage Size

[Poolshark314]

What's the minimum garage size to be "comfortable" in? I am looking to build a detached garage, but space could be an issue. Is a 24 x 24 garage enough space for a 4 post lift and room to work in? I'd love to be in more like a 40 x 24 but my county's setback is larger than I thought it was

[jimynick]

Build it as big as you can, both financially and administratively and you won't have garage envy. Trust me, there's no such thing as too much garage, eh Cody? LOL Check out HIS! 

[captcolour]

I'd say minimum is 30' deep to have room on the front and back of the lift.  Sides are narrower so 24 would be fine.

As jimynick says, no one ever said I wish I had built a smaller garage!

[anlauto]

Yea, I would go to my County and ask "what's the maximum size building I can put on my property"....don't forget height too....it's always nice to have a loft for storage

[dodj]

I have a 26x40 garage that I thought would be lots at the time I built it. But I could use more space!
Build as big as you are allowed or can afford.

[Burdar]

but my county's setback is larger than I thought it was

Can you look into getting a variance?

[Poolshark314]

but my county's setback is larger than I thought it was

Can you look into getting a variance?

Didn't know that was a thing, so i'll see what I can do, thanks!

Ideally this is what I want where the big square is the main part and the smaller square is a workshop. My property is below and to the right of the blue lines. What I have working for me is, if those lines are accurate (this is from the official GIS site for my county), then the setback starts on the other side of the trees and gives me some more room. The depth being 24' would less of a concern if I can get the 40' length to have a workspace on the side

[Racer57]

As big as you can. Btw, it does not have to be a rectangle or square. From the looks of your map, it could easily be a triangle. Seriously.

[7E-Bodies]

I put up a 40x60. Trust me, enough is never enough. Go as big as you can for no regrets. Anything you go with is yours. It all works. I remember the days that I'd kill to even rent a single stall. Have you considered filing for a variance? Most counties have that option.

[RacerX]

+1 to the "build it as big as you can" comments.

Mine is 30x70 and is starting to get a little cramped...

[dodj]

I put up a 40x60. Trust me, enough is never enough.

I gotta think Cody's shack of a garage is enough...lol

[Poolshark314]

As big as you can. Btw, it does not have to be a rectangle or square. From the looks of your map, it could easily be a triangle. Seriously.

I am planning on going with pole barn style, and my initial estimates nobody wanted to build a non-rectangular pole barn style building. Otherwise a trapezoid shape would fit pretty good in there

[jimynick]

Alan made a good point about the height. We stick framed my garage rather than trusses because I also wanted the room, and I've never regretted it. I also installed 3 dormers in the roof and they give a sense of more room, plus ventilation; which comes in handy when we're running the cabinet sandblaster. Don't forget to plan on about twice as much lighting (LED) as you think you'll need (trust me here) and also put in stereo/computer/fan wiring as req'd. I don't know what part of the world you're living in, but here (in Canada) 2X6" walls are the way to go and insulate/vapour barrier the bejeezus out of it. Also, and MOST importantly, keep the bills out of Mommy's way! Capice? 

[7E-Bodies]

 

[Poolshark314]

Yeah originally I was thinking I could follow the angle of the property line and make a trapezoid, but I don't think pole barn style building supports that shape. I plan on going 14 ft. high