Does Garage Building Kits Really Help?

February 11, 2009 at 7:14 pm · Filed under Garage Building ·Tagged , , , ,

If you’re like me you like to do everything yourself. Either for the pleasure of seeing the finished result or because you want to save a little money. Or maybe it is for both of those reasons. Whatever the case is you have probably thought about using garage building kits when looking to build or rebuild your garage at home.

A lot depends on what you want to do and you will find that most of the kits that are available on the market today will most likely not suit your needs and wants. Most of them are cold steel construction without any soul or grace. Personally I would never build a garage for my home using one of these things.

But lets assume that you want to use it purely for storage and you want the easy and cheap solution. Then (and only then) would I recommend that you go for one of the kits available today. Even though these kits are normally pretty easy to put together you will still have to have a good plan lined up so you don’t run into trouble along the way. I would like to recommend that you go to http://www.garageplan.co.uk for more about garage planning.

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Open Air Carport

October 28, 2008 at 9:27 pm · Filed under Garage Building ·Tagged ,

Have a car that you wish was not sitting out in the open, but you don’t have a garage to put it in? Don’t fret because there are solutions to that problem. You may think that nothing can exceed the luxury of having a garage to park your car in, but not everyone is able to have a garage although there is a solution to this problem. They may not have the space to build one or can’t afford to build one. This leaves two alternatives: Covering the car with a tarp every single night or investing in an open air carport.

Assuming you’re not opting for the tarp, a garage building project can eliminate the need of having to do such things as scrape ice and brush snow off of the car in the winter. The carport can also protect the car from such elements as rain, hail storms, and even the sun. Sure, the garage may be handy because it serves as a storage space for your car and for other items, but it is the fact that a garage is not always practical that prevents someone from having one. That doesn’t mean that the car has to suffer, though.

Surprisingly enough, the carport does have advantages over the garage. This may seem unheard of, but it isn’t at all unreasonable. Keep reading to find out why.

Open Air Carport – The money factor

Money plays a large factor into whether or not someone has a garage or a carport. Building a garage can cost thousands, but carports are typically more affordable. Don’t take out a loan to build that garage, simply invest in a carport. It is a structure that is sturdy and can protect your car from most of the elements, so there is no need to spend money you don’t have. If you need to store items such as tools, invest in a small shed. The cost of the carport and the small shed will still not exceed the cost to build a garage.

Moving the Carport

If you opt for a metal carport, you can actually move it, especially if you decide that you don’t like where you put it the first time. A garage can’t be moved at all. Another thing is that you can take your carport with you if you ever sell your house. Some opt to do this and some do not, but it is certainly a possibility.

Carport is Easy to Build

When building a garage you have to find a builder. This also includes getting estimates. If you are having one built rather than buying one that is pre-built, it is necessary for you to find a good builder. However, building a carport is a relatively simple task and does not require as much planning as building a garage.

They are available

Another great thing about carports is that they are easily accessible and are sold through a variety of sources. As mentioned before, there are metal carports that are available and that are very portable. You don’t have to wait for weeks for your carport to be built. Your wait shouldn’t be more than just a matter of days. Through getting the help of a friend or family member, you can have it ready to go in no time and have your car protected from the elements.

A Solution that is Very Versatile

So as you can see, carports are an excellent item to have to protect your car, but it doesn’t stop there. Carports make a great shelter for your vehicle and for you in the case of severe wind or winter storms. They are a definite time saving device preventing you from having to scrape and shovel your way into your car in the dead of winter and preventing you from being touched by summer’s spontaneous downpours.

Carports can also be partially enclosed depending on the level of protection from the elements that you require, the specified use you have for it and the location it is placed in. Making a carport ideal both for urban and rural spaces as they can be customized to fit a space of any size. Metal buildings are versatile, durable and easy to maintain. Weather making use of them in rural or urban areas metal buildings are easy to construct and can be designed to your specifications to blend in with your home or on your farm.

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What are the biggest concerns when building a garage?

October 26, 2008 at 3:25 pm · Filed under Garage Building ·Tagged ,

Now I may have taken my mouth full with a headline like that but if you’re thinking of constructing your own garage, either from nothing or doing a re-build, haven’t you just once thought that the whole project might go wrong? I know that I have at therefore I thought that if might be beneficial to talk about what could go wrong when you do these types of DIY projects.

First of all I believe that the biggest mistake to ever make is to skip the planning part. There are so many things that could go wrong and that you can’t foresee with just 5 minutes of thinking things through. If you on the other hand sit down and think on paper, your chances of success increases drastically.

Before starting any construction you need to check with the authorities. It would be a shame to start anything and then have to pull it down afterwards. It might be a time consuming process to talk to the authorities but you avoid fatal errors and violations of rules and regulations.

Next step is drawing the construction. Most of the times you’ll find that the authorities will want you drawings before you start the project but you should still get the rules before drawing anything.

Once the drawings are approved you can start finding materials and powertools or you can hire someone to help you. There is one “middle road” which is to get a garage kits that only needs to be assembled. Often times you’ll find that these kits don’t come in the style that you want but I thought that you should know that they are there.

In future posts I’ll go into some of the construction details as well as talk about the power tools that you might need. Until then, take care.

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2 Car Garage Plans – How To DIY Plan

October 23, 2008 at 6:51 pm · Filed under Large Garages ·Tagged , ,

Folks, who look for online 2 car garage plans, are normal. As you move into your new home, you’ll properly that you need a good 2 car garage. Some folks who already own a 2 car garage, maybe even several years of ownership, suddenly feel the need for a new garage. This is where the search for good 2 car garage plans begins.

This is how you want the design to show, but you simply lack the skills. Many builders will cost you a lot of money so it is a challenge, right?

It is not problem, really, if you know where to look. There are many tools that will assist you create plans for garages. It is not a simple way so please don’t expect it to be. One such software is called Plan3D.

Tools to use for garage planning

The company of the guide have made provisions for the users to access the program online for a reasonable monthly subscription. You can make 2 car garage plans with this software, and see a different view from any required lookout point from within or outside the construction. Any other drawings that you would like to use can be scanned into the software to get its full potential. It really is a fantastic feature.

All of you, who do not have either the money or inclination to design garage plans; there are several sites that provide such plans. You can get your hands on these garage plans. Besides providing designs, these sites also provide complete guidelines on the materials required to build the construction, based on the plans they provide.

Online Search for plans

Many online companies, that provide house-plans, also provide tips & tricks. There are garage plans with enough space for anyone. A person can fuel his creative ideas, with the help of the plans that these architects provide, and design a unique 2 car garage plan of his own, incorporating the ideas that is found at the site.

Easy to Use Solutions

Now that we all are ready the actual garage has to be built. Still, humans do like to to hire a contractor to do the job. They have the option of buying ready, prefabricated components of the garage that can be assembled by following the simple guide. With the labour of three or four men, the pieces can be put together in 12 hours.

The base for the garage will have to be finalized by the owner before the assembling starts. Never forget to check the zoning regulations that apply to the residential areas of the place to ensure that the steel structure of the assembling kit is allowed. Getting workes may not pose a problem, since the constructors that make the structure are mostly able to provide it for a an additional payment. Remember to agree on the amount before finalizing the deal.

The companies, from whom you can get the drawing of a garage, will often give you ample space to change the layout. You can have any colour, style, special features, or unique fixtures that you prefer to integrate into this new work of art.

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Garage Storage – Where to put your stuff

October 10, 2008 at 6:10 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged ,

Its time to start considering places and cabinets to store your garage items and tools, if you have a cluttered mess in your garage, and can’t get yourself to do anything before you get that out of your sight. Generally people do not give importance to garage storage, and put it off as long as they can, but here is the place that needs the most number of cabinets. And what more, there is always optimum unutilized space for them too. Here are some ideas regarding how and where you could create storage space in your garage.

Garage storage – where?

Here are some ideas regarding, where and how you can have a nice storage place in your garage, to avoid those clutters that you hate.

  • Generally your vehicle takes up all the floor space, and the walls remain completely unused. So it is ideal that you create cabinets and storage units on the walls. It is ideal to have your cabinets placed, slightly above the ground level, so as to clean and sweep underneath.
  • The other option is utilizing ceiling space. This is the ideal space for storing tools and other stuff that you do not need often.

All your screwdrivers, Stephanie, shovels, lawn mowers, sports equipment, garden tools, bicycles and what not can go here, in these spaces. By doing this you would have actually, unknowingly created a workshop, and you would also enjoy spending more time in the garage than you presently are.

Garage storage options

Garage tools can be stored in cabinets and specially designed columns and shelves that are generally made of wood or metal. You can buy them in the market, or get them customized and designed according to the size of your garage. It is also possible to make them your self,, by just fitting the sides. If you are not too fond of cabinets and do not want to fix anything on to the walls, then you can buy free standing shelves that you can move around as an when needed. It is a great idea to get a trolley with drawers or shelves, with welded wheels to move it around.

Make sure you have durable cabinets that are dust and chemical resistant. The garage is bound to have pesticides, chemicals that might have an effect on the material.

For more infomation visit www.garageplan.co.uk

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