Ok so the garage is one of those not closed off ones ( where only two sides have walls which are part of the house, in other words the outside of the house) only two sides are closed the other two are not. What I'm planning to do is closing off the WHOLE thing and making it my study/work room.
I was wondering if there are sites that help you on doing this, like blue prints ideas, material needed and how go on about using it, etc etc.
Thanks help is appreciated it, oh and btw i usually do my research by searching around the web and such but i have no idea what to yahoo search, i dont get the answers at all to what im looking for..thanks in advance
2007-06-13 06:51:29 · 2 answers · asked by rogerrabit 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Ok, I am not asking about inspectors, permits or w/e, ill deal with that myself ( common sense ) I am asking for help in the CONSTRUCTION aspect of all this. I am gonna buy a book too, but wanted to know if there are sites that help you with this kind of stuff as well? And closing off a garage is not so complicated, I had a friend back in the south who made one himself saved him 1000s of dollars and came out fairly good ( lost connection so he ain't an option )
2007-06-13 08:59:39 · update #1
If you have Lowe's or Home Depot nearby, they have DIY books for ALL projects. They're fairly inexpensive. But you will have some issues to address when building an addition. Check with your local Building Inspector also. Because the job will have to be permitted, he should be able to advise you on how to begin. Just schedule an appointment to meet w/ him at your house to discuss "his" requirements.
2007-06-13 07:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Closing off the garage is probably more complicated than you think. The Planning Department of your City will want to pass judgement on how it will look and if it violates any zoning rules (for example some cities require a carport).
Then your friendly Building Department will have their two cents to throw in and will make sure you have a heater, insulated walls etc.
Your best bet is to get a builder or architect to help you.
2007-06-13 15:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by Joe L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋