Why "The G-Word"?

Prior to this project actually breaking ground, the word Garage had become something of a 6-lettered swear word in our family. You see, we bought this house ~5 years ago only after I had verified that the setbacks and septic were ok to support building this garage. I've built foam core models in 1:20 scale; I've spent hundreds of hours playing with various designs with home CAD software.; I've studied neighborhood covenants, code books, and educated myself on proper building techniques. And through this all, and much to my wife's dismay, I've been talking about this experience to the point of driving those closest to me nuts. So, since around the beginning of this year, when I really started to get this ball rolling, this garage has been affectionately referred to as "The G-word".

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Chugging along

Nearly 6 months since my last update? Wow, time flies.

Most final electrical details went in today. The upstairs has been completely wired, and a few additional receptacles were added in the shop area based on stuff I've learned by working in there the last 6 months. Electrical inspection HAS to happen this week to keep my building permit active. It's also getting hot now, and A/C is getting to be necessary very soon - time to make some progress. The good news is that all this wiring is acting as heat "training" for the upcoming endurance races.... that's my story anyway.

I don't know how many "protector plates" we had nailed onto the studs for the original inspection - maybe 80 or so, but keeping with the "overbuilt" moto I added well over 300 more today. There's not a wire passage in this place that's not protected. Only thing left before the inspector comes is to bring the wires into the panel - but I'll do that the night before they get here, as I'll want to cut power to the panel for that one.

Framing details are basically done as well - have a couple small sheetrock nailers to put in place before insulation, but otherwise almost done. Have also gotten quotes on insulation, but need to find some sheetrock/mud guys now. My work is approaching completion, though, and I'll soon be switching to "manager" mode, watching other guys do the remaining work. At least until paint.... maybe :-)
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