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30x40 Shop vs. 4 Car Garage

Posted on 7/12/20 at 10:34 am
Posted by Williedood
Geismar LA
Member since Oct 2019
14 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 10:34 am
I'm in the process of building a new house and was wondering what would be more cost effective. A 30x40 shop or just building the house with a 4 car garage.

The shop would have to have a brick veneer on the front but other than that there aren't many restrictions. Just trying to have a space for my boat, tools, mower, etc. And not break the bank.

Posted by Coon
La 56 Southbound
Member since Feb 2005
18563 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 10:36 am to
You likely pay less per sf for the shop than attached garage.

But also :whynotboth?:
Posted by Williedood
Geismar LA
Member since Oct 2019
14 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 10:36 am to
Forgot to mention i will be building a 2 car garage regardless.
Posted by GooseCreekMafia
Member since Jun 2017
979 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 11:07 am to
Shop
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
46270 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 11:22 am to
Build the shop, it will be cheaper. Design it with at least 12’ walls and the ability to add a lean-to off the side or rear in the future
Posted by Aristo
Colorado
Member since Jan 2007
13292 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 11:48 am to
Three car garage for your car, your wife's car, and your boat. Then also build the 30x 40 shop.
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
66950 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 2:02 pm to
Adding 2 more car garage is only adding about 500 sf. A 30x40 shop is 1200 sf.
Not really comparing apples to apples, IMO.
Posted by Deerhunter62
Member since Mar 2014
349 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 4:42 pm to
You will not have control over the garage. The shop will be yours. DONE.
Posted by LC-LSU-FAN
Lake Charles
Member since Jul 2012
954 posts
Posted on 7/12/20 at 6:15 pm to
quote:

Three car garage for your car, your wife's car, and your boat. Then also build the 30x 40 shop.


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