I have a dilemma. My old, 2 car detached garage developed some serious cracks and heaves. To the point I could no longer walk across it. Over the last year, I busted the remainder up and slowly hauled it off. The intentions being to remove, level with gravel and pour a new concrete floor. However, the reality is I will park a car in it. The rafters are low and then entrance (sliding barn style doors) is fairly low also. An SUV isn't going in there (don't have one anyway). I want to use the space as my wood shop.
The problem. I have already hauled and spread and even compacted crushed limestone. Ready for the vapor barrier, wire mesh and then the pour. Working with a seriously tight budget so laying out the $500 for the pour and bringing the neighbors in to help finish it, may have to wait a little while longer. In the meantime, I have the bright idea of going for a wood floor instead. Specifically, building a deck frame, inside the structure and laying OSB subfloor. This I could do a little at a time and it most likely would be easier financially as I don't have to pay for the pour right up front. Before any flames on spending money start, realize I work for a living and 1/2 still goes to child support.
Despite having $200 in limestone (over a several month period, one truck load at a time) and no way to recoup that money, I am toying with the idea of building the wood structure.
Advantage: Easier on my back. Lower initially outlay of funds (can buy wood little at a time). Easier to run dust collection. Easier to insulate.
Disadvantage: Already have the gravel laid. The garage wouldn't have a concrete floor for future resale (questioning how big an impact that would really be, the structure is, small, etc.)
I guess I am really looking for some opinions. This is running through my head and I've been up all night. Help a brotha out and chime in with your advice.
Thanks.
The problem. I have already hauled and spread and even compacted crushed limestone. Ready for the vapor barrier, wire mesh and then the pour. Working with a seriously tight budget so laying out the $500 for the pour and bringing the neighbors in to help finish it, may have to wait a little while longer. In the meantime, I have the bright idea of going for a wood floor instead. Specifically, building a deck frame, inside the structure and laying OSB subfloor. This I could do a little at a time and it most likely would be easier financially as I don't have to pay for the pour right up front. Before any flames on spending money start, realize I work for a living and 1/2 still goes to child support.
Despite having $200 in limestone (over a several month period, one truck load at a time) and no way to recoup that money, I am toying with the idea of building the wood structure.
Advantage: Easier on my back. Lower initially outlay of funds (can buy wood little at a time). Easier to run dust collection. Easier to insulate.
Disadvantage: Already have the gravel laid. The garage wouldn't have a concrete floor for future resale (questioning how big an impact that would really be, the structure is, small, etc.)
I guess I am really looking for some opinions. This is running through my head and I've been up all night. Help a brotha out and chime in with your advice.
Thanks.
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