Constructing My Garage

I began building our garage in March of 2016 when a friend and I excavated and poured the concrete footings.

**It wasn't until November of that year when I formed up and poured the curb wall that the structure would rest on. Then in May of 2017 I hired a contractor to install floor drains and pour the concrete floor.**

**I began framing the walls each evening after work in September 2017. My goal was to have the structure enclosed before winter. I ordered manufactured roof trusses from a company here in town, which my friends and I lifted into place one scorching hot September afternoon.**

**Next, I sheathed the roof and walls with OSB. I stapled synthetic felt paper on the roof, and Tyvek housewrap on the walls.**

**I installed the windows, walk-through door, then the two 8' x 10' insulated overhead doors. I put steel shingles on the roof to match the house. I installed vinyl siding on three sides of the garage, and put stone veneer on the front.**

I was able to do all the electrical wiring myself. I hung the sheetrock, although I paid a professional to tape and mud the joints, since he was much faster than I would have been.

To finish off the garage, I painted the walls and ceiling, and created a custom entrance to the back door of the house.

![20180922_154057.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUpjjHp2W1vwhv5bmZe3hUsEiPqVtvx4XHb1sJqAX5qRJ/20180922_154057.jpg) *Notice the cat patiently waiting to be let inside!*

Being able to park our vehicles indoors and out of the weather is an incredible advantage!

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