| Garage Building: Your 24 New Garage Construction | | | | also be layout and footing inspections with other |
| Steps | | | | code requirements. |
| 1 Choose your building site with the assistance of a | | | | 14 Roofing: Drip edge, ice guard, tar paper, and |
| general contractor, real estate agent, architect, or | | | | shingles are fastened with applicable ventilation |
| engineer. Careful planning should ensure you build the | | | | installed. |
| new garage and size the building plans to exactly | | | | 15 Windows and Doors: Carpenters now install the |
| match your needs. | | | | windows level and plumb taking diagonal |
| 2 Your architectural team draws up the new garage | | | | measurements. Your exterior entry doors are |
| building plans to meet applicable state and local | | | | installed now although the large garage doors are |
| regulations pending on your local inspector | | | | installed at the project completion to prevent |
| requirements. Online garage plans are an alternative | | | | potential damage. |
| option which also are a great start to the planning of | | | | 16 Siding. Your builder or sider will now install your |
| building any new garage. | | | | exterior siding with applicable foam board insulation |
| 3 If you choose to work with an architect they will | | | | and exterior Tyvek or equivalent home wrap. Vinyl, |
| review with you the plans and new building schedules. | | | | aluminum, and cedar siding are popular siding options. |
| 4 The architect or building contractor applies for the | | | | 17 Optional: Plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Cooling, |
| garage permits. | | | | Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) is installed. |
| 5 Excavation equipment is used to clear the land. | | | | 18 Electrical Work: The electrician installs the rough |
| 6 Your general contractor or engineer will lay out the | | | | electrical. |
| new garage building location. | | | | 19 Optional: Installation of Interior Insulation |
| 7 Heavy equipment excavates for the building | | | | 20 Optional: Your contractor or drywall |
| foundation. | | | | sub-contractor installs and finishes the drywall |
| 8 The mason or general contractor pour the footings. | | | | 21 Optional: Cabinet and shelving installation with the |
| 9 The foundation walls are poured or mason block | | | | option of built in work benches |
| walls are constructed. | | | | 22 Optional: Finish electrical, plumbing, and HVAC |
| 10 The excavator back fills around the foundation. | | | | work. |
| 11 The exterior walls and optional interior walls are | | | | 23 Optional: Baseboard and window trim installation |
| framed. | | | | 24 Final landscaping including grass, trees, and |
| 12 The roof is framed and sheathing is applied to the | | | | shrubbery complete the exterior complementing and |
| walls and roof. The roof edges may also be | | | | completing the construction of your new garage |
| complimented with decorative rakes and fascias at | | | | building. |
| this time. | | | | Note: Before building your new garage be sure to |
| 13 The building inspector inspects all phrases of the | | | | determine the very best size garage building plan for |
| construction. Note: Verify with your local inspection | | | | your needs. |
| office on the required inspections as there may be | | | | |