How do I correctly build a wall where a garage door was?
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Rebecca
Our home has an enclosed garage and it was improperly done. Over time, the siding and the framing are rotting due to the direct contact with the concrete. What is the best way to elevate the siding to prevent this from happening again? And what is the best type of siding to use?
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Easier and harder than you might think. I would have a consult with a few local licensed contractors for a few free pointers. Also check with your local permit office as anything you do needs to be built to current code for fire and safety. See if this gets you started!
https://www.hunker.com/13402400/how-to-convert-a-garage-door-opening-into-a-wall
https://extremehowto.com/double-door-garage-conversion/
Thank you for the info. We live in a rural/country area, no permits needed. I asked a neighbor who is a painter and does minor construction and he’s never done anything like it. Will check out the links you shared. Gotta wait for cooler weather. 105+ for the next 10 days at least!
Before any construction, please consider that: the County probably has updated their Building & Zoning/Planning Codes, since all States are now on the same IRC Code. It would be a shame to rebuild this and have the County tell you it’s “non-confirming” and make you rip it out.
I’ll look for a link on the “Type V Prescriptive Methods” prototypical Construction Details & Tables for things like headers.