I just got my garage stuccoed and am ready to demo my current block wall in front of the garage and connect it to the sides so I can get the driveway poured up. I'm thinking about tackling the job myself because I don't have much to do to connect the existing wall, but am a little apprehensive having no real experience. Anyone have some good tips like how deep to make the footings, how to get it level, and where to use rebar? If any of you in the Phoenix area know someone who does this work on the side let me know too. Anyway, here are some pics. It's 28' deep and 26' wide with a 12' ceiling. Just enough room to comfortably fit 2 cars and get a 2 post lift in someday. I still have to finish the electrical, insulation, drywall, and other interior touches on top of the outside.
Any tips on putting up a block wall? (New Garage pics too)
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WHITE T said:Mike,
Just wanted to let you know that I hate you.
House and garage looks great! I would love something like that..
How are the prices in Queen Creek?
Thanks
Don't hate me. The GN is an absolute wreck right now because I'v e been pouring all the $$ into the house. The prices in Queen Creek used to be great. 3 years ago you could get a house in my neighborhood for about $250K or so. Now they're selling in the $600K range.
I'm pretty close to the Gilbert border, so prices are a little higher than if you head east a couple miles. I believe you can get a plot of land for a somewhat reasonable price as long as its not part of a planned community which is better because you don't have to deal with a HOA Jason, how are things going? I'll put up a pic or 2 of the pool tonight.
STG2LTD said:
Thanks for all the compliments guys! I have been working my ass off pulling overtime and consulting on the side to pull off getting the house together. Jason, here are a couple pics of the pool. One is when it was just finished last year, and a couple of the waterfalls.
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bishir said:Nice Place, you'll be happy with the tall celing did you build it with a lift in mind? It always looks like a different planet when viewing houses out in the desert. My siding would probably melt out there.
I've had mine for a year or so now and it's I love it.
Very nice!!! I did build the shop with a lift in mind. I kind of wish I went a little wider, but it's for the best because I still have enough room on the right side to move the RV gate.
I can probably help you out. I pm'd my # to you if you would like to call me during the week. There is alot of stuff you need and stuff to do before you build it. The blockwork itself is hard and heavy but not that mind altering. Too much info and variables to do on the board here, but I will be happy to answer any questions
