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1. Super efficient
2. I won’t necessarily need the A/C In the summer but the thought of working in a dehumidified building at 80 deg seems way better than just opening the doors and hoping it cools down when outside temp is 95 with 70%RH.
There are exceptions. Mitsubishi H2I models are 100% down to about 5F or a true, commercial style VRF would do it too you have a big enough thermal load (but even some of those take a serious capacity hit on the heating side in cold climates).
The Shop
Bottom line for us was when we started planning to build on the land we had I was planning to build a separate shop from the house but the cost to build was much higher as two structures than one.
Some factors to consider
1. Utility connections - Water/Power/Sewer all in one structure
2. Finished living area under one roof. Meaning the shop area already has a blank envelope inside and if you plan your needs for the space you need upfront then you won't loose any valuable shop area.
Here is one I'm currently working on that was modified from my place and has more finished space. Total heated 3435 with 2240 shop.It has the same size footprint as mine just more finished area in the shop. Lot's of flexibility to design space for your needs.
some day it will get finished LOL
never will be as nice as these photos. but sure like the cheap taxes
I noticed the direct connection between the first floor Guest room and garage on the plans posted above (and I see a few others had some questions about that room). Sorry to point this out, but openings between garages and rooms used for sleeping are not permitted, typically. This would be true in any states that use the International Residential Code or a state code based on it, such as the NC Residential Code (unless the state adopts an exception to this or changes their code language). Not sure if you've built this project yet (I know it's been a few months since you posted the plans), but that might be a sticking point for you if someone catches it, even if a building official reviewed the plans prior to issuing a building permit and missed it initially.
A few other notes if constructing a building such as this... 1) If using studs for exterior walls, stud size may need to be increased for the tall exterior garage area walls. I've had to bump up studs to 2x8's in some cases for walls taller than 14' or 15' (I don't recall exact threshold)...this will vary by building width (load on walls), site, wind loads, etc. The same applies to post framing...make sure the posts are sized (calculated) for adequacy based on given conditions. 2) Sheathing at the corners of stud walls is definitely needed and in many cases it will be needed at intermediate locations as well, as code requires "braced panels" typically 20' max apart if not installed continuously, though 1x or 2x horizontal strapping may be acceptable in some cases. 3) If building a pole structure make sure there is diagonal wind bracing between posts at corners and elsewhere if required by local jurisdiction (long buildings will likely require it at various locations). 4) If possible, have an engineer or architect run some calcs to be sure the structure is adequate (or have them design from the start). Yes, this will add cost but it will reduce the likelihood of code-related problems or conflicts during inspections and help ensure the project is structurally sound. If nothing else, at least make sure the lumber yard confirms structural members required if nobody else calculated anything prior.
Pit Row
Hello guys, I lurk on here all the time but this is my first post.
Friend of mine just built this beast and finished up back in the fall and already has it for sale.
Here is the link if you wanna see more pictures.
https://www.landandfarm.com/property/5_Acres_in_Knox_County-12062412/
I built a house inside of a 45x84 garage.
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