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Spocknasty · 09-28-2007, 03:35 PM

I can't go without a garage anymore. All I want is a little area to put a car in and be protected from the rain and debris.

Are there any makeshift garages that are cheap? Anyone build one out of wooden sheets in a week?

I'm looking for ideas and guidance here!

zerioustt · 09-28-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CRXed

I can't go without a garage anymore. All I want is a little area to put a car in and be protected from the rain and debris.

Are there any makeshift garages that are cheap? Anyone build one out of wooden sheets in a week?

I'm looking for ideas and guidance here!

you have to see what your twp says also, dont wanna get the rents into some sheet ya know. other than that its fairly cheap to build one...if you do one without a "garage" door id say around 500 bucks.

redg2 · 09-28-2007, 03:42 PM

my parents are thinking of building one so i would like to know too

Snoozie · 09-28-2007, 03:44 PM

What about one of these?
http://www.sheltersofamerica.com/pro...3f16daf869.jpg

**TROLL** · 09-28-2007, 03:44 PM

on a concrete slab or no? how ghettofabulous do you want it to be? if you just want some shelter i'd look into an oversized tent honestly... probably not all that cheap either but it shouldnt fall apart and you can take it down and move it later if you want, or sell it.

zerioustt · 09-28-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

on a concrete slab or no? how ghettofabulous do you want it to be? if you just want some shelter i'd look into an oversized tent honestly... probably not all that cheap either but it shouldnt fall apart and you can take it down and move it later if you want, or sell it.

good thinking..they have those car canopies at pep girls for like 200 bucks i think.

Scapegoat · 09-28-2007, 03:53 PM

I've heard of people making garages out of discarded transport containers, like those you see on a cargo ship

Snoozie · 09-28-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zerioustt

good thinking..they have those car canopies at pep girls for like 200 bucks i think.

Yea thats what I posted. I went to the pepboys website but didnt see them

zerioustt · 09-28-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

I've heard of people making garages out of discarded transport containers, like those you see on a cargo ship

me too but there really cramped on the sides

Buster · 09-28-2007, 03:54 PM

I want one also. Because the a schweeeet.

Snoozie · 09-28-2007, 03:54 PM

Heres one for $180.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...018286/c-10101

zerioustt · 09-28-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BluMeanie

Yea thats what I posted. I went to the pepboys website but didnt see them

pep girls website blows nuts...

i guess it depends like troll said how ghettofabulous you want to go.

Spocknasty · 09-28-2007, 04:06 PM

I probably should have said this, but we already have a two car garage. Problem is, the addition to the house sticks out right in front of the doors, and the roof is caving in. So I have a concrete shell, a concrete slab underneath. The garage would need a new roof and a new door on the opposite side.

Snoozie · 09-28-2007, 04:14 PM

...You're right Michael you shouldve. And I spent all that time looking for canopies.

zerioustt · 09-28-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXed

I probably should have said this, but we already have a two car garage. Problem is, the addition to the house sticks out right in front of the doors, and the roof is caving in. So I have a concrete shell, a concrete slab underneath. The garage would need a new roof and a new door on the opposite side.

i is confused...bare with me im le tired.

Dave · 09-28-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BluMeanie

...You're right Michael you shouldve. And I spent all that time looking for canopies.

somebodys in trouble...

Jeffros Spec V · 09-28-2007, 04:19 PM

You need to post pictures of what you need to do.

If the garage just needs a new roof (1/2 ply and shingles) the price can really be anything depending on the size. Ply would is only a few bucks for a 4x8 sheet. If it needed studs they are only a few bucks a peice as well. Shingles and tar paper get a little more expensive ($32/roll of tar paper) and i forget what shingles go for. A door (1 one garage) can go anywhere from like $250-1 million

Buster · 09-28-2007, 04:19 PM

Mike has a garage behind his house because they bulit an addition. The Garage is falling down and mike wants to fix it. This is going to be alot more money then a friggin canopy mike!

zerioustt · 09-28-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Mike has a garage behind his house because they bulit an addition. The Garage is falling down and mike wants to fix it. This is going to be alot more money then a friggin canopy mike!

see that was nice and simple, mike had to explain it like a chick with extra unneeded sentences.

seriously some pics would help to determine the damage.

redwrxwagon02 · 09-28-2007, 04:26 PM

duct tape!!

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Snoozie Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1887 iTrader: (0)	What about one of these? http://www.sheltersofamerica.com/pro...3f16daf869.jpg __________________ Ya take 'em off. "Everyone learns faster on fire." - Alkaline Trio

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09-28-2007, 03:54 PM	#11
Snoozie Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1887 iTrader: (0)	Heres one for $180. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...018286/c-10101 __________________ Ya take 'em off. "Everyone learns faster on fire." - Alkaline Trio

09-28-2007, 03:53 PM	#7
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	I've heard of people making garages out of discarded transport containers, like those you see on a cargo ship

09-28-2007, 04:06 PM	#13
Spocknasty Meh Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #986 iTrader: (5)	I probably should have said this, but we already have a two car garage. Problem is, the addition to the house sticks out right in front of the doors, and the roof is caving in. So I have a concrete shell, a concrete slab underneath. The garage would need a new roof and a new door on the opposite side. __________________ formerly CRXed To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. I <3 JSC Speed and Liquid Powder Coats!

09-28-2007, 04:14 PM	#14
Snoozie Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1887 iTrader: (0)	...You're right Michael you shouldve. And I spent all that time looking for canopies. __________________ Ya take 'em off. "Everyone learns faster on fire." - Alkaline Trio

09-28-2007, 04:19 PM	#17
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	You need to post pictures of what you need to do. If the garage just needs a new roof (1/2 ply and shingles) the price can really be anything depending on the size. Ply would is only a few bucks for a 4x8 sheet. If it needed studs they are only a few bucks a peice as well. Shingles and tar paper get a little more expensive ($32/roll of tar paper) and i forget what shingles go for. A door (1 one garage) can go anywhere from like $250-1 million

09-28-2007, 04:26 PM	#20
redwrxwagon02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4044 iTrader: (0)	duct tape!! __________________ oh thanks!

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