I live in a typical suburb with typical zoning, if I were to build a
new detached garage, could I save money by having a gravel floor ?
The perimeter would be concrete of course.

It seems like it would be little different, functionally. Or am I
nuts !

Cheers -

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I live in a typical suburb with typical zoning, if I were to build a
new detached garage, could I save money by having a gravel floor ?
The perimeter would be concrete of course.

It seems like it would be little different, functionally. Or am I
nuts !

Cheers -

No significant cost savings, and increased chance of frost heave for the
poured footers and foundation stub walls, due to water ponding and
freezing against them. I'd skimp on the driveway, instead.

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aem sends...

Our detached was gravel for many years. Dad had planned the poured floor,
so the doors and everything were set for a slab, and temporary extensions
were bolted on the bottom of the OH doors. The slab did finally come later.
G

Shouldn't be a problem with water pooling . It doesn't rain inside a
garage. And it'll heave whether or not it's a concrete slab.


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I live in a typical suburb with typical zoning, if I were to build a
new detached garage, could I save money by having a gravel floor ?
The perimeter would be concrete of course.

It seems like it would be little different, functionally. Or am I
nuts !

Cheers -

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I live in a typical suburb with typical zoning, if I were to build a
new detached garage, could I save money by having a gravel floor ?

First, inquire at the municipal building permits office whether
garage structures are permitted with gravel rather than concrete floors.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)