How To Build Two Car Garage With Living Space Above - Four Different Projects In This Video

www.homebuildingandrepairs.co... Here's a link to find more garage building projects. I wanted to make a series of videos on how to build a loft or apartment over a two car garage and am still making them. Do it yourselfer's have been asking for more projects like these, so let us know if you want to see more and also if you have any design suggestions also.

[@oneworldsteve8433]

Dang this is an amazing video. The lag bolts, the anchor bolts, it's all there. Thank you.

[@gregvancom]

You're welcome.

[@KernelBill]

“to some of you perfectionists out there…” 😅 this guy knows his audience! 👍

[@logsdongarage]

Love how in depth your videos are

[@gregvancom]

I appreciate that!

[@LuisSanchez-wf9zw]

Love this! Especially with all the ADUs in California. That lower stringer with that notch is good for insulation and good energy house science

[@richcaseaxon]

Although I don't plan to build a house I do enjoy watching your videos. Thanks!

[@gregvancom]

I appreciate that!

[@emilechap8573]

Great stuff.Thx for all the teaching and good explanation. 👍

[@gregvancom]

My pleasure!

[@noahautumn7611]

Thanks alot

[@AndyAlaska375]

Excellent video. Im curious how the first example with kneewalls handles wall spreading from roof/snow load on the rafters....With knee walls it creates a 5 sided box......as opposed to a triangle/3 sided box on a typical rafter, ceiling joist to top plate connection.

[@peterdement]

On the interior stair plan is there a fire separation required between the two different occupancies, the living area over the garage? Such as a fire rated wall and ceiling construction and self closing fire rated door?

[@tommccarrick18]

Could I ask why the base plates are not made of longer lengths - such as 16' lengths? How do you decide what lemgth t make them?

[@brianc8255]

Hello Greg, I have a question about poured curb height for a detached garage. Is it now code required to have a poured curb or block on the slab to bring bottom of wall plate a minimum of 6" above finished grade? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated

[@gregvancom]

I believe it's for termite protection, but I think it also helps reduce moisture that can get absorbed into lumber or base framing plates that are often treated lumber. It's been around for decades.

[@brianc8255]

@@gregvancom Is there a code reference from the IBC on the subject?

[@gregvancom]

@@brianc8255 I found something in the 2018 International Residential Code and here's the reference number - R401.3 drainage

[@brianc8255]

@gregvancom Thanks Greg, I reviewed that code and it appears to address 6" of runoff slope within 10' of the exterior wall. I am thinking the code could be 404.1.6 and 317.1. I am doing a garage addition and my inspector said I need a minimum of 6" clearance from finished grade. Asked for a code reference and got nothing back. I have been going through the MRC and IRC but not having a bunch of luck.

[@charlesviner1565]

👍📐🔨

[@gregvancom]

Glad you liked it.