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

[@oneworldsteve8433]

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

[@gregvancom]

You're welcome.

[@logsdongarage]

Love how in depth your videos are

[@gregvancom]

I appreciate that!

[@KernelBill]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@haleyhayes5381]

The 2 story with attic space is exactly what we are wanting to build. (The design that's 28 min in) Do you happen to have a material list for what you've designed here? I realize some sizing may be different than what we end up using. However, we are trying to come up with a semi-realistic cost. A material list would allow us to get a quote on materials! Thanks in advance!

[@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?

[@noahautumn7611]

Thanks alot

[@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.

[@wow9480]

Remember guys you can always put steps on the outside to save room on the inside

[@charlesviner1565]

👍📐🔨

[@gregvancom]

Glad you liked it.