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wrote:
I am about to start building a 24 X 28 stand alone garage/shop. I
decided against doing a course or 2 of concrete block and then 8ft
walls and I will just frame it from the pad up. So that leaves me
with the decision of 8' or 10' ceiling height. I know more space is
generally better, but if the space is for casual car repair and wood
working, is 10' really needed? anybody out there do 8' and really
regret it? It's not so much the cost that I'm worried about as I am
doing this myself and 10' will mean more work and I want to be sure
its worth it. thanks for you help.

I would consider 10' minimum.

I would also put in the two courses of block. Why don't you want to do
that? It will keep the wood structure further away from ground moisture and
insects, cause less problems if you want to hose out the garage etc. I also
many be required by local code, which is the first thing you should check
before building as it will tell you where you may or may not build and what
construction details are required. It would be really bad if after you
finish the roof, find out that you were required to have those concrete
blocks and now have to jack up the building and add them.

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Joseph Meehan

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