Heavy-Duty Metal Shelving and Preparing the Boat for Winter Storage
In the storage loft of the garage, a metal shelving system sturdy enough for industrial use is assembled. The boat arrives on a hydraulic trailer and is prepped for winter storage.
Project: Dream Garage and Boat Storage
Tour of the Completed ‘Boat Barn’
Bob takes a close look at the boat storage part of the building (the ‘boat barn’), highlighting interior features like the lighting and mechanical systems. Contractor Bob Ryley has constructructed a workbench.
Reviewing the Post-and-Beam Garage
Bob pays a final visit to the garage for a tour of the full building and a review of all the features installed. Along the way, he details the construction techniques and special materials used in the project.
Talking Indy Race Cars With Lyn St. James
1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Lyn St. James visits Bob at the garage project to share her automotive expertise. With temperatures falling outside, Bob parks his 1974 Jaguar E-type B-12 roadster in the barn for the winter.
Stair Rail Construction
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley install a railing for the stairs to the upper floor.
Staining the Interior
Bob helps painting contractor Milo Moran roll solid stain over the yellow pine plywood walls on the boat storage side of the garage. Though not often applied inside, a single coat of stain adds color without completely eliminating the wood texture.
Installing Track Lighting
Track lighting is installed in the automotive portion of the garage, and Bob reviews the bulbs, hardware, and mounting techniques used.
Discussing the Radiant Heat and Boiler
John Marran (from Energy Kinetics) and heating expert Frank Iadarola review the energy efficient boiler system that will supply heat to the hydronic floors and to two additional units inside the garage.
Installing the Garage Door Opener
The garage door openers are installed on the automotive end of the garage. Bob reviews the brackets and beams used to mount the opener’s drive, as well as the chain material used to actually move the door.
Building Wooden Stairs
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley cut and install stairs leading to the garage’s storage area. After securing the framework and stringers, the two move on to adding the riser and treads.