Garages

[67westy]

Well we've had an offer accepted on a house over the weekend and whilst it's very nice it is lacking in the garage department. Fortunately I have managed to get it high up on the list of things to do when we move Still very early days in the process but I thought I'd start my research now. So what would you all recommend? Brick, pre-fab, wood? Pros and cons and if anyone has done one recently a guide to costs would also be a bonus

Need to get some measurements at the weekend to see how big I can go :msn4:

 

[68_early_bay]

Each has there own advantages, brick and block the most pleasing on the eye, the most easily manipulable to fit odd places shapes etc, but also the most expensive

Pre fab/concrete sectional, quick, once the base is in can be put up in a day, they're cheap, but they're ugly, and are prone to condensation, and are very cold to work in, in winter

Timber, look cool, nice and warm, easily extendable/adaptatble in the future, less chance of condensation, but have a limited lifespan compared to the others, and a higher maintanence regime




I built mine just under 2 years ago

A few pics on my thread starting at page 4

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39664&start=60" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope this helps if you need any costing I can pm them to you :mrgreen:

Ps don't forget to cost in planning and building control fees too :mrgreen:

 

[StuF]

Adam,

We had one built for us at our house see the pics below
Brick construction, tiled roof, strip lighting, external lighting, single door up and over door but wider than standard inside and deeper to accommodate the bus
Couple of power points and a separate fuse box, storage in the rafters, along with upvc soffets and fascias and a upvc side door

You are more than welcome to pop over and have a look to see if it is suitable for your needs?

All in - inc planning permission, start to finish was around 7k

Empty driveway



Being built



Done



Think I still have the plans if you want a look - might save you a few quid getting your own
Murphy fits in a treat with room to work around him along with storage space for a tumble dryer and various bikes/toolkits

The builder is even local and can be recommended

 

[Myvanway]

You Cant beat bricks and mortar..... IMO.

I blagged most of my materials. (All treated log clad) with reclaimed overhead line poles. Steel Clad roof.
As its open it is still affected by damp to a degree and gets covered in dust quite often.. but it keeps that bastard rain off which is the main thing.


If I had the money I would have built one like Shaun 68earlybay.
Nice walm, no damp, great lighting, full electrics etc.

 

[aspro]

All I would suggest Adam is figure out the biggest possible garage you could build and then double it. Mezanine Annex on top, built on workshop and a big woodburner below. You can never have enough man space.

 

[67westy]

Hope this helps if you need any costing I can pm them to you :mrgreen:

Ps don't forget to cost in planning and building control fees too :mrgreen:

Certainly does helo thats a nice looking garage, would be very interested in costings if you don't mind sharing. Did you do it all yourself?

I thought I could get away without planning up to a certain size but probably still need building control?

Adam,

We had one built for us at our house see the pics below
Brick construction, tiled roof, strip lighting, external lighting, single door up and over door but wider than standard inside and deeper to accommodate the bus
Couple of power points and a separate fuse box, storage in the rafters, along with upvc soffets and fascias and a upvc side door

You are more than welcome to pop over and have a look to see if it is suitable for your needs?

All in - inc planning permission, start to finish was around 7k

Think I still have the plans if you want a look - might save you a few quid getting your own
Murphy fits in a treat with room to work around him along with storage space for a tumble dryer and various bikes/toolkits

The builder is even local and can be recommended

I could well take you up on that mate looks like they did a good job, how long did it take them to finish it?

If you have the builders details that would be good as I have a work colleague trying to find a good builder for an extension he's planning. I found out a couple of days ago that Hannah's uncle has some bricklaying skills so I'm hoping I might be able to talk him into helping out if we go down the brick route

Trying to decide whether to go just garage with maybe a separate workshop/shed or bigger on the garage front so it's all there

You Cant beat bricks and mortar..... IMO.

I blagged most of my materials. (All treated log clad) with reclaimed overhead line poles. Steel Clad roof.
As its open it is still affected by damp to a degree and gets covered in dust quite often.. but it keeps that bastard rain off which is the main thing.


If I had the money I would have built one like Shaun 68earlybay.
Nice walm, no damp, great lighting, full electrics etc.

Sounds like brick is winning at the minute :lol: My dad has a pre-fab and whilst it does the job I think brick would be better

All I would suggest Adam is figure out the biggest possible garage you could build and then double it. Mezanine Annex on top, built on workshop and a big woodburner below. You can never have enough man space.

You read my mind mate :lol: If the purchase goes to plan we could well be neighbours soon so you can pop round and enjoy the man space 8)

 

[Pete B]

All I would suggest Adam is figure out the biggest possible garage you could build and then double it. Mezanine Annex on top, built on workshop and a big woodburner below. You can never have enough man space.

Took the words right out of my mouth!!! The more solid the structure the better in the long term, and contrary to what some may say, in this case size DOES matter, the bigger the better

 

[Davydomes]

Timber, look cool, nice and warm, easily extendable/adaptatble in the future, less chance of condensation, but have a limited lifespan compared to the others, and a higher maintanence regime

Tip if you do - One great thing I did with a new shed and fencing was to coat them TWICE with coloured wood preserver (Not shed/fence preserver - WOOD preserver). I used Ronseal - It cost 3 times the amount but my God was it worth it. Shed (and fences) have been up 14 years and only give one re-coat and it wasn't that bad when I did it. I leaves like a wax finish on it. I highly recommend and might help build a large garage at a reduced cost. I agree with all the comment - go as big as you can.

 

[busdiver]

BLIMEY,, cavity wall garage thats chuffin posh, most are single skin including the outside wall of mine and thats got a house extension on top. bloody jealous though mines only just above a single because of boundary, when i downsize the house gonna make sure my garage is bigger than the house

 

[sjhjoinery]

I'm in the process of building a timber framed extension.
They are cheaper and quicker to go up then bricks and mortar and will last a long time. All the timber is tanalised.
If you look at all modern housing now it's built this way.
The external is then having a render and slate finish.

This ones having a lot of glass on this side of it hence no walls there. Just steel to go in and then doors and windows.

 

[Tofufi]

I've just gone from having a single garage to a double.

I'm already wanting more space - so I'd recommend getting the most space you can (within reason ).

 

[thejinx]

Now i have the bog standard block garage with render on the outside which i have to paint white every five years. My mate on the other hand built his garage out of hay bails and has lime mortered the outside. Fricking boiling inside, sound proofed and fire proof as he has boarded out the inside and plastered. Sound proofing is also brillaint although due to the size of the bails you need a good amount of space to build.

 

[67westy]

Timber, look cool, nice and warm, easily extendable/adaptatble in the future, less chance of condensation, but have a limited lifespan compared to the others, and a higher maintanence regime

Tip if you do - One great thing I did with a new shed and fencing was to coat them TWICE with coloured wood preserver (Not shed/fence preserver - WOOD preserver). I used Ronseal - It cost 3 times the amount but my God was it worth it. Shed (and fences) have been up 14 years and only give one re-coat and it wasn't that bad when I did it. I leaves like a wax finish on it. I highly recommend and might help build a large garage at a reduced cost. I agree with all the comment - go as big as you can.

Good tip, thanks. I think I'm swaying towards brick though as long as funds allow

Now i have the bog standard block garage with render on the outside which i have to paint white every five years. My mate on the other hand built his garage out of hay bails and has lime mortered the outside. Fricking boiling inside, sound proofed and fire proof as he has boarded out the inside and plastered. Sound proofing is also brillaint although due to the size of the bails you need a good amount of space to build.

Sounds like an interesting option although I doubt I'd have the room for hay

I'm in the process of building a timber framed extension.
They are cheaper and quicker to go up then bricks and mortar and will last a long time. All the timber is tanalised.
If you look at all modern housing now it's built this way.
The external is then having a render and slate finish.

This ones having a lot of glass on this side of it hence no walls there. Just steel to go in and then doors and windows.

Timber frame is interesting, whenever I've seen a house go up like that I always wonder whether it last long. Looks a much cheaper way of doing it

 

[sjhjoinery]

If you look to America and Canada this is a common method of construction out there. They'll last as long as you seal the outside correctly. Only the same as using timber on a roof.
Very quick to go up though once fabricated. It took us 4 days to get to roof height with only 2 people.

 

[gingerporsche]

Hi mate hope alls cool?!
The house sounds like a cool project!!
Think my logg cabin garage work well for me!!
Stands me at £300 for the base an £2125 for the garage delivered!!
Mines the smallest and I have enough room to work on my bus, but they do another that's a fair bit bigger if you need more room



Wilf

 

[67westy]

Alright wilf, thats a good looking garage mate. I was intending to come and have a nosey at some point and at the van too, not seen it yet!

I know a couple of people well practiced at putting them up too :msn4: Have you got a link to the place you got it from? The cost difference between that and brick built is quite significant especially considering the money we are going to have to spend on house fixing up........

 

[Lee C]

Wow I like the chalet garage!!!
Very 8)

 

[Molbyj]

Now I like that as a garage!

Looking to knock mine down, this could be a cheaper alternative.

I wonder how often it would need staining/treating?

Ross

 

[gingerporsche]

Alright wilf, thats a good looking garage mate. I was intending to come and have a nosey at some point and at the van too, not seen it yet!

I know a couple of people well practiced at putting them up too :msn4: Have you got a link to the place you got it from? The cost difference between that and brick built is quite significant especially considering the money we are going to have to spend on house fixing up........

Ha ha! Yep me an ya dad kind of know what we're doing :lol:
Ordered mine through a company called simply logg cabins!
Good service too!
I've painted mine with ronseal duck cover which contains wax!!
Think it should last well but will give it another coat before winter!!
Added shingles to the roof over the felt too!
Ya welcome to pop in whenever ya passing mate,
Oh still got those wheels too :lol:
Wilf

 

[sjhjoinery]

That Garage looks awesome and a very good price!!