Shelving wasn't in the parameters of your original request for info
The studs could be buried in the wall, if your giving up 1 1/2" to studding then upgrade to 1 1/2" foam to keep the monolith construction. If you have that gap you could put a couple electrical outlets on that wall. I would tapcon (actually generic version now the patent is over) the stud directly to the block no brackets required.
You could also build the wall as per the first proposal then use one of the pillaster systems with brackets off that for shelves fixed thru the gyproc/foam into the block, or you could affix L brackets for shelves directly to block with tapcons.
What do you propose putting on said shelves?? This is pretty important as to how they get built, I usually ask what people envision putting on shelves, then build knowing full well the load will be double what they guess.
My last project was to take CTC metal shelving sets that you bolt together, assemble them upside down and hang them from the rafters on bolts along the wall so the floor stayed clear, shelves start 4' off the floor. If you dont mind the units sitting on the floor I'm a big fan of the heavy duty plastic shelf sets (CTC flyer) , they dont rust, have holes so dust falls thru the shelf and batteries, muriatic acid jugs and stuff dont corrode them and they go with you when you move.
If you strap the wall with studs, get a can of LOW expansion foam, there are two (regular and low) get the LOW and spray the gaps between the studs and foam board to keep the area insulated, you just need a small bead. Resist touching the crap till its sets up then just trim it flush with the studs with a sharp scraper or trowel. Use with caution that stuff sticks to everything.
I haven't bothered doing the garage at this house yet, I have a 16x28 shop inside the house so we just carry projects inside, but when i need to work on a car I hang a couple tarps in the garage to keep the heat from getting into the ceiling area, its a 20x28x10ft uninsulated cube and an electric 240v heater keeps it OK for mechanical work.
If you dont have a hammer drill grab one from CTC next time its in the flyer, The $49 mastercraft one is ok for tapcon. Drill cement without a hammer drill is futile.
Remember also when drilling into blocks, block good holding power/mortar joints less.
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