Building a Brick Garage - Page 2

schmidty · 18-07-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MO

So I guess what everyone is saying is ....measure twice cut once!

Nah, you dont make money doing anything twice! Measure right the first time and you'll cut it right. Ha!

rodderz · 19-07-2006, 01:02 PM

I would go 125mm for the floor, better to do a better job initially if you are planning on staying for quite a while, and make sure the base is good to. Pouring after the walls are up will mean you can get a clean finish right to the edges of the garage, although you may have to put some expansion joint around the sides to eliminate cracking depending on the design.

If there is some excavation on one side and you have to install some sort of retainer I would do a retainign wall to height, or if you are backfilling against the side make sure the mortar there is waterproof, you cold tar the walls and install adequate drainage

Pursuit250 · 19-07-2006, 09:18 PM

I've got my father, and a few of you guys, insisting on a 5" slap and laying the slap first so I can't argue too much with that. I suppose my next dilemma is working out how I am going to set up the retaining wall, footings and brick wall along the fenceline to the right of the garage (as shown in my drawing). If only I could incorporate them all into one. Another now a really good (and cheap) Civil Engineer?

ratman · 19-07-2006, 09:44 PM

First up Marty, keep referring to it as a 'slap' and thats all you'll get!
Give us a call if you want some free Architects advice - yes I agree that doesn't happen very often lol, and we can go through whats needed for the garage. I also have some contact details for you as far as engineers and certifiers go in the A.C.T.
Given that you will be dealing with ACTPLA, you'll need to make sure you won't have any easement, setback issues as it catches a lot of people out and can change what you may be after. On a side note, stick with one single big door, 2 just looks ordinary and compromises the space. Check your messages and give us a call tomorrow.

blueoval · 20-07-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pursuit250

I've got my father, and a few of you guys, insisting on a 5" slap and laying the slap first so I can't argue too much with that. I suppose my next dilemma is working out how I am going to set up the retaining wall, footings and brick wall along the fenceline to the right of the garage (as shown in my drawing). If only I could incorporate them all into one. Another now a really good (and cheap) Civil Engineer?

I beleive you can incorporate the retaining wall into the main wall. I reckon you may need some extra backfill for under the slab though, but that shouldnt be too hard.

I have a pdf drawing I can email you if you want to see what I mean.

tickford2001 · 20-07-2006, 10:37 AM

yep youre right, that is possible depending on the height that needs to be retained. Has the height that needs retaining been mentioned anywhere in this thread, cant see it from a quick scan

blueoval · 20-07-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tickford2001

yep youre right, that is possible depending on the height that needs to be retained. Has the height that needs retaining been mentioned anywhere in this thread, cant see it from a quick scan

No I dont think it has. Either way, it wont be hard for the engineer to come up with a typical design to suit.

Pursuit250 · 20-07-2006, 01:33 PM

I think as a worst case scenario about 2 ft would need to be retained. I'm trying to keep the driveway as flat as possible but depending on bobcat costs (there is a fair bit of earth to move), I may have to have a small rise in the driveway before flattening out for the garage.

tickford2001 · 20-07-2006, 02:50 PM

2ft wont be a problem, that design can pretty much be pulled straight from the codes

MO · 20-07-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by schmidty

Nah, you dont make money doing anything twice! Measure right the first time and you'll cut it right. Ha!

LOL..........

protd · 20-07-2006, 08:12 PM

a 5" floor slab is not needed for a garage floor slab unless you have to much money and you like giving it away.. just make sure you have footings for you load bearing walls, the correct amount of steel in your slab and footings and a sound sub base.. you are wasting money on a 5" slab thats industrial and a waste any builder or enginer will tell you that..

rodderz · 20-07-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pursuit250

I think as a worst case scenario about 2 ft would need to be retained. I'm trying to keep the driveway as flat as possible but depending on bobcat costs (there is a fair bit of earth to move), I may have to have a small rise in the driveway before flattening out for the garage.

Most bobcat operators usually charge around $65/hr, plus the truck hire which will depend on how much it can hold. Most I would say would be around $75-80/hr with bobcat and truck, plus your tip fees. There may be a local place that takes in topsoil and may charge around $60 a load, but this is all depending on your location and whether there is a fill site

Might give you a rough idea