Hello,
Although this is one of my most visited sites, this is my first post here. I really enjoy seeing the projects that you all bravely begin and complete. Hopefully someone can help me in my pursuit to build my garage.
First off, I can't decide what I want. I have received quotes for a 30'X40' pole barn as well as a 24'X30' garage. This is not the problem though. The problem is that I don't know how to go about preparing the land.
The land is on a slight slope that levels out below where I want the garage. The builder told me that I had two options. I could either "dig in" or "build up". I didn't like the idea of digging in due to moisture and water. Although, I don't like the idea of building up due to my lack of knowledge on how or what to build up with.
I have thought about just bringing in many loads of chert and begin leveling out the slope in about a 40'X50' area to prepare for the 30'X40' garage.
Is this right or am I looking at this wrong. I would like any information on this that you could give. I have been putting off building this for a year now due to the fear of beginning. I really want my garage and I feel that I may as well get the ball rolling.
If a picture of the land would help you provide answers, just let me know and I will post a picture.
Thanks a bunch,
pccarroll
Although this is one of my most visited sites, this is my first post here. I really enjoy seeing the projects that you all bravely begin and complete. Hopefully someone can help me in my pursuit to build my garage.
First off, I can't decide what I want. I have received quotes for a 30'X40' pole barn as well as a 24'X30' garage. This is not the problem though. The problem is that I don't know how to go about preparing the land.
The land is on a slight slope that levels out below where I want the garage. The builder told me that I had two options. I could either "dig in" or "build up". I didn't like the idea of digging in due to moisture and water. Although, I don't like the idea of building up due to my lack of knowledge on how or what to build up with.
I have thought about just bringing in many loads of chert and begin leveling out the slope in about a 40'X50' area to prepare for the 30'X40' garage.
Is this right or am I looking at this wrong. I would like any information on this that you could give. I have been putting off building this for a year now due to the fear of beginning. I really want my garage and I feel that I may as well get the ball rolling.
If a picture of the land would help you provide answers, just let me know and I will post a picture.
Thanks a bunch,
pccarroll