[Shop-talk] garage expansion project

[Eric J Russell]

The planets are aligning themselves and I expect to soon have the 
funds to begin a garage expansion project. I have had spousal approval 
(more like encouragement and sorry - her sisters are married) for 
quite some time.

My plan is to double the garage from ~ 22'w X 22'd (laughingly called 
a "double garage") with an attic full of trusses accessible by pull 
down stairs to 44'w X 22'd with a room above for hobby use (model 
railroading). The 44' wall will be the entrance wall with garage 
doors.

I will likely add a four-post lift. Does the garage floor need extra 
reinforcement?

I am thinking of adding an area for an air compressor & probably a 
dust collector. Is it likely those two should not co-habit?

Any other advice appreciated. Things you are glad you did or wish you 
did.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell