fly2low

I put a Mitsubishi unit in my garage - have heat in the winter, AC in the summer, and amazingly efficient
Also put in a Mohawk lift - one of only a couple that will fit in a 10' ceiling space and made in America. If willing to send more money to China, many more choices and cheaper.

Mtrboatvr6

This is a great thread to start as I am getting ready to build a garage addition on to the house. Mine will be 1 & 1/2 car and am planning to do a lift. We will be using scissor trusses to get even more ceiling height. Fly2low -- What model is the mohawk and have you had good luck with it thus far? Im looking to do a 4 post so I can stack some toys :-).

fly2low

Mine is a System 1. Incredibly solid, but I would get the short arm option if ordering today.
The A7 would work great if you were only doing cars, but I am about to start a restoration of an old pickup

cbracerx

In my last detached garage I had a Rotary two post two arm lift which was excellent for Porsche work but did have the cable and hydraulic lines passing between the posts. It was a "rescue" from a shop that had upgraded, so the cost was low. This design did need substantial ceiling height to work, as the pistons moved up from the posts. I cut holes in the ceiling...



Had to downsize to a Mohawk scissors lift when moving to an small attached garage. It has proven to be very useful and I have done engine R&R on the 987 platform without issue. 911 is easy of course

One advantage of the scissor is no posts. So opening car doors and moving around the garage is easy. But I much prefer the bigger two post design overall. A friend has the four post version and it is excellent for storage - much harder to do quick mechanical work with the wheels off.

ReidN

What type of unit for HVAC? As in how many tons? Is it one of those wall mounts. The problem is the main floor of my garage is 2000' square feet and the second floor is 900 I am going to take a chunk of the second floor out that will give me 18' ceiling where I want to put the lift. I really don't want a four post. I do have a Range Rover HSE that needs to able to ride on the lift also. Finally a little warmer here 35. So gonna try and tear some more out Saturday. Have to leave for rehearsals and a few shows. Then back at at it February first for a week. I really want to get this thing done sooner than later.

fly2low

http://www.mitsubishicomfort.com/

http://www.ductless-air-conditioners...ditioners.html

My garage is 30 x 30 x 10, fairly well insulated, but without the temp swings you see in Chicago, so whatever I have doesn't translate to your needs. Besides, mine is a three head unit - garage, upstairs space, pump house. Find a local "Black Diamond" level installer (get's you 7 yr warranty, otherwise 5 yrs), and have him help size it.

ReidN

cool thanks! I will look into it.

Tuxiemama

My garage is a disgrace

but I got a new Fender Strat for Christmas !

ReidN

Sweet!

blockhed

My garage is pink

rmc1148

My garage is block inside-stone out and have thought about painting interior white for more light etc but hate the thought of keeping it up/clean.

Mtrboatvr6

Just turned in the plans for my new garage to the HOA this weekend. Hopefully they like it. Man Cave is progressing further!

SLC Tortfeasor

Wow, that is a spectacular improvement in your garage. I'd love to do the floor of my garage, but I just don't think I'm willing to commit the time and effort it would take. Bravo to you for getting it done!

cbracerx

There is no doubt it was the single biggest job in my mini renovation. If you don't have oil stains from 12 years of serious car work to remove or cracks to fill you could save a fair amount of time. There are professionals who do this as a service, and for a bigger floor that is probably the best bet. Tell your significant other that a floor coating makes a great Xmas gift