The Garage Mahal

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Being the good son that I am, I have helped my father build his greatest achievement, the Garage Mahal.  I have not only helped build with my own two hands, I have also enlisted the aid of my most able, and not so able bodied friends.  It is a massive structure, of three vehicle bays, room at the front for a sizable workshop, and an apartment over top with kitchen, bathroom, living room, and sleeping area.  This all sits over-looking beautiful Lake Anna.  Following are some pictures.

It is 26' x 36'.  The 2nd floor has an 8'x8' kitchen, 8'x8' bath and 15'x27' main loft area with a 7'x7' inglenook (window with benches on 3 sides) and 2 storage areas of about 12'x10' where the roof slopes down to the floor.  Walls are 2x6 material with R-19 insulation in the walls and R-30 in the ceiling.  All sheathing is plywood and the siding is pressure treated cedar shingles.  All trim is also cedar.  The concrete foundation has a layer of "river rock" made of concrete and mortared in place.  The garage has 200 amp service and is wired for cable and telephone both floors.