walshie Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'm just in the process of having my old rickety garage/workshop knocked down and rebuilt with cavity walls, an up and over door, an insulated roof, windows along the opposite wall to the door and a log burner The old one was workbenches round the outside which seems a waste of space. I won't be keeping a car in there permanently, but I need to keep space for 3 motorbikes and space to put a car in there if I want to work on it now and again. Is there any sites to give me idea on how best to utilise space and make my man-cave as space-efficient as possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Pinterest mate some amazing stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Cheers. I'll have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I used to have three large cupboards as well, but got rid and opted for overhead shelves on one side Other side has racking and two roll cab/ centre box / top box stacks. There is also a service trolley not in shot. Long way off finished, but my advice would be to utilise overhead storage and wall racks / cupboards. Even the overhead storage has slots for cordless drills / impact drivers - hanging up side down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Gordon R said: I used to have three large cupboards as well, but got rid and opted for overhead shelves on one side Other side has racking and two roll cab/ centre box / top box stacks. There is also a service trolley not in shot. Long way off finished, but my advice would be to utilise overhead storage and wall racks / cupboards. Even the overhead storage has slots for cordless drills / impact drivers - hanging up side down. I like that. Wall space is often overlooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Old kitchen units work well and keep everything tidy. You can often find someone giving away kitchens for free as long as you remove them yourself. Keeps everything nice and tidy and offers loads of storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 A log burner stove . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Couple of tips (more general than space/storage); Make sure security is good. GOOD quality doors, locks, bolts. Additional bolts for 'up and over' doors. Consider bars on windows (if any) and also film to limit people looking in. Consider also alarm if feasible. Consider beefing up roof structural parts to allow lifting (e.g. engine/gearbox if you are ever likely to do that. Fit PLENTY of lighting. Nothing worse than trying to work on small/fiddly things in a poor light Floor treatment/sealing to prevent dust and make easier to mop up spills. LOTS of power sockets. Not only will you likely use them, not having trailing cables removes trip hazards. Finally, it is probably too much, but a pit is useful. Edited January 25, 2018 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Quote Couple of tips (more general than space/storage); Make sure security is good. GOOD quality doors, locks, bolts. Additional bolts for 'up and over' doors. Consider bars on windows (if any) and also film to limit people looking in. Consider also alarm if feasible. Consider beefing up roof structural parts to allow lifting (e.g. engine/gearbox if you are ever likely to do that. Fit PLENTY of lighting. Nothing worse than trying to work on small/fiddly things in a poor light Floor treatment/sealing to prevent dust and make easier to mop up spills. LOTS of power sockets. Not only will you likely use them, not having trailing cables removes trip hazards. Finally, it is probably too much, but a pit is useful. Good advice - I bricked up two windows and a side door, following a break in. I got - lucky dogs frightened them off before anything was taken. I fitted a mega lock on the door and a proper house alarm. Did this at a neighbours garage. Just fitted an anglepoise lamp, as I realised my existing lighting was partially blocked out by the overhead storage. I should do this. Just fitted a couple more, plus 4 gang extensions for all the battery chargers. Installed one in my neighbours. we tossed a coin to see who was having the pit - no point in two. He won, got the pit, but refused to adequately waterproof it. It leaked and eventually got filled in. Edited January 25, 2018 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Time you get a old merc from your pal in there, there wont be much room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bigbob said: Time you get a old merc from your pal in there, there wont be much room I forgot to mention it's quite big, so plenty of room for scrap cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Its a restoration project he deals in no scrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) I have another couple of garage related questions regarding the log burner. There is an old freestanding log burner in the old garage and a few flue fittings. I intend to clean it up, paint it and use it. The builder has said if I tell him where I want the flue, he will leave a hole for it rather than having to knock a hole out at a later date. It's a 6" flue and I'll probably use the old (single skin) flue inside and get some new twin wall for outside. My 3 questions are: Is it best to go through the wall at 90 degrees or 45? Does the hole have to have some kind of sleeve? There is a roll of flue liner here. Does that need to be used with the single skin flue? Edited January 26, 2018 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just a thought - do you really want a log burner where you have/store/work with fuels such as petrol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Got to have a stove in my man cave. Got plenty of other places to store my fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, walshie said: Got to have a stove in my man cave. Got plenty of other places to store my fuel. Fair enough, you have obviously thought it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 45 degrees is always better and straight up out the roof through a vent plate is better. If you are completely rebuilding put a higher roof and some dormer windows in and make the loft space your man cave and workshop below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, figgy said: 45 degrees is always better and straight up out the roof through a vent plate is better. If you are completely rebuilding put a higher roof and some dormer windows in and make the loft space your man cave and workshop below. I might go the roof option actually. Cheers. A higher roof is not an option unfortunately as it would block the view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 25/01/2018 at 09:21, ferguson_tom said: Old kitchen units work well and keep everything tidy. You can often find someone giving away kitchens for free as long as you remove them yourself. Keeps everything nice and tidy and offers loads of storage. I did this, got an old kitchen off free cycle the old boy even helped me move it with his pick up, my garage is still a mess though.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Mice! said: my garage is still a mess though. If a garage isn't a bit of a mess, you aren't using it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 1/24/2018 at 19:49, walshie said: I'm just in the process of having my old rickety garage/workshop knocked down and rebuilt with cavity walls, an up and over door, an insulated roof, windows along the opposite wall to the door and a log burner The old one was workbenches round the outside which seems a waste of space. I won't be keeping a car in there permanently, but I need to keep space for 3 motorbikes and space to put a car in there if I want to work on it now and again. Is there any sites to give me idea on how best to utilise space and make my man-cave as space-efficient as possible? Might be worth adding some ground anchors for the 3 peds.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just now, JohnfromUK said: If a garage isn't a bit of a mess, you aren't using it correctly. Your not wrong!! I'm having to reduce the size of it though because were planning on extending the house but typically the bit that has to go is where the gas and electrics are, more expenses yeah ? and the roof leaks, gonna be busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I have got things really wrong in my house!! I have a double width garage with 2 electric up and over doors and the wife is planning to make another Living room out of it!! You really don't want any advice from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, Cosd said: I have got things really wrong in my house!! I have a double width garage with 2 electric up and over doors and the wife is planning to make another Living room out of it!! You really don't want any advice from me Luckily ours isn't attached to the house. I doubt she'd want to put her wellies on to go to the new living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 The other side - which still misses out a lot. Ditched the mega space heater - produced condensation - and fitted a patio heater. Close door switch on for five minutes and switch off. Plenty warm enough. Just got to move stuff around and label drawers next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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