Now that Christmas has almost passed I thought it was time to make yet another post about the concept of garage building kits as that is one of the easiest ways to build your own garage.
If you're looking to build a new garage and you don't want to pay professionals to do it for you and you might not feel that you have the skills required to design, draw and actually construct a building that will safely house your car then you can get one of the pre-manufactured ones which are also know as building kits.
Most of these construction kits are made out of steel and they come with a complete step by step guide that you can easily follow. You might require to get some tools to make it easier on yourself but the fact that you can follow the guide makes it so much easier.
One of the only disadvantages I see when doing garage building this way is that these garages jsut doesn't look quite as nice as the ones you build of either wood or with brick. Steel will always have a more industrial and cold look but if that is okay with you then a garage kit might just be both the best and the cheapest solution.
I find that whether you're building a garage or any other building for that matter, that if you need to hire an architect then you'll have to spend a significant amount before having the final result in your hand.
As least I know that this is the case for buildings that are just a little of the "standard". I understand that nothing is for free and it should be free but on the other hand I can see why the cost of the drawings should be able to amount to almost half of the total constrution price.
I know that there are thousands if not millions of people that use their garages as storage space and that it a great solution. But often times you'll also find families that have taken up so much storage space in the garage that the car has to be left outside.
That is not the purpose my friends. I know that it isn't much fun cleaning up and tossing out your old stuff but you really need to do it. The next step will be to built an even greater garage to store your junk in and that is when it becomes really insane.
If you're already traveling the road towards disaster and your car is sleeping in the streets then pull yourself together and spend the next weekend you have available to clean up the garage.
Have you ever wondered how some people are able to put up a garage or a shed in a matter of days? You'll even see people build 2 and 3 car garages within a very few days. It might seem like magic but it actually isn't.
The thing they're using is called a garage building kit and is not much different from kits you buy for children or the IKEA furtune you buy. You get a lot of pieces, bolts and bits and then a drawing showing you how to put it all together.
I'm not saying that it is super easy and that everyone can do it but it sure beats trying to do it all yourself. So if you're not a super handyman I suggest that you at least look into the option of a building kit.
I've recently stumbled upon a website that provides a 7 step process article on Garage Door Repair. It covers a lot of the basic stuff that you can do yourself. If you have hit the garage door with your car then no "how to do garage door repair" guide will help you anyhow. You'll need to find a professional that can can sell you a new door and maybe even a new garage if the damages are really bad.
If the incident is minor then repairing the garage door might not take that much effort. It might be smaller bumbs in the tracks that you can fix with something as simple as a hammer. But please to read the article before you start hammering :)
A strong structure used to offer limited protection to vehicles from the elements is known as a carport. It's either free standing or attached to a wall and does not have four walls. Though yes, due to its lack of walls carports are not that protective, still allows for more ventilation compared to garages.
Advantages of carports:
Carports are quite handy and it's cheaper too. You see unlike permanent garages where thousands of dollars are spent, there are several designs of affordable carports available in the market these days as its use is fast catching up. In fact it can be erected almost anywhere and also dislodged without much difficulty.
Great thing is that you can buy steel kits and erect a carport yourself without much trouble or maybe you can simple use the traditional, federation style wooden frame. Though yes, compared to garages carports are not that secure. Anyhow it's ideal during summer time offering a cool shade to the car as well as offering free airway for the car.
As a matter of fact, carports are also expandable. One can add more roof area onto the end as required. Well when required, some carports are designed in such a way that they can be enclosed and turned into a garage, with a door attached to the roof.
These days the advantages of carports has led to its increase usage by car owners. In fact, one can use it for a tent too or a shade for your garden picnics. Just park your car in a shady place for the time being, when your party's over, park your car again in the carport!
Some factors to be considered before setting up the carport are:
The weather conditions of your area, whether it's mild or cold.
For what exactly carport is needed; to store car, boat etc.
How long the carport is to be used?
Those residing in windy and snowy areas, metal carports will be best. As for the wooden carports they are a tad bit expensive compared to the metal. However wooden ones can be built-in into the design of your home comfortably. Well in carports, one can also add gutters, skylights, and electricity to add lights or fans.
Carports, portable ones may cost around $550 to over $3,000 indeed. These carports are very useful and can be easily added to any residence or commercial site, providing safe protection for cars, boats or recreational vehicles. Its installment is simple and comes in standard sizes or custom-designed to fit any application. Also it's generally recognized as outbuildings and thus need not have to apply to the building department for planning consent.
Jeffrey Meier at Jam727 Enterprises at www.thearticlehome.com blog offers even more detailed information on a wide variety of topics.
This is just a quick post with a few links to some good websites that I’ve found. First I would like to start with the FHP website that helps families plan their homes. Secondly there is a fairly new Weebly blog and a Tumblr website. Both of these sites use Web 2.0 technology and will probably grow significantly over the following months. Finally there is the architectural magazine that will help you find whatever you’re looking for when it comes to drawing buildings.
This blog is all about constructing your own carports, garages, shed and anything in between. As I am going to share with you in the coming months and years there is a lot of things that goes into even the smallest construtions.
But before I get this far I would just like to tell you that if I in future posts are talking to you like it is only something that men can do I appologize. Garage building is for anyone that wants to do it and women can be just as good at it as men. Most of the time, however, we'll it to be men doing this type of work.
To show that this was true I've tried to find some pictures of women building a garage but it wasn't possible. So unfortunately you'll just have to take my word for it. :)
People, who look for garage plans for two car garages, are normal. If you get a new home, you may find that you need a good 2 car garage. Many elderly who already own a 2 car garage, maybe even several years of ownership, suddenly feel the need for a redesigned 2 car garage. This is where the search for professional builders begins.
Now that you have decided how you want the new garage to be, but you simply lack the skills. Most contractors can be costly so it is a challenge, isn’t it?
It is not problem, really, if you know where to look. You can find lots of stuff that will guide you create garage plans for two cars. It is not a simple way so please don’t expect it to be. One such software is called SmartDraw.
The software To Choose
The makers of the guide have made provisions for the users to access the program online for a reasonable amount of money. You can design great plans for a garage with this guide, and see a three-dimensional view from any required lookout point from within or outside the design. Any other two-dimensional plans that you would like to use can be scanned into the software to get its 3D perspectives. It really is a pretty neat feature.
For those, who do not have either enough cash or inclination to design construction drawings; there are lots of companies that provide such plans. You can buy these garage plans. Besides providing designs, these sites also provide complete guidelines on the materials required to construct the garage, based on the plans they provide.
Finding What You Want
Tons of builders, that provide house-plans, also provide valuable mentoring. There are garage plans with living spaces and workshops.
A person can fuel the inner passion, with the help of the plans that these architects provide, and design a superb drawing of his own, incorporating the ideas that is found at the site.
DIY Kits - Construction Sets
Now that we all are ready the actual garage has to be built. Still, many are reluctant to hire a contractor to do the job. He have the option of buying premade materials of the garage that can be assembled by following the simple guide. With the labour of a pair of handymen, the pieces can be put together in 12 hours.
The groundwork for the garage will have to be made final before the assembling starts. You should also check the zoning regulations that apply to the residential areas of the place to ensure that the garage parts of the assembling kit is allowed. Getting workes may not pose a problem, since the companies that fabricate the structure are mostly able to provide it for a little extra cost. Remember to think things through before signing papers.
Constructors, from whom you can get the garage planning, will often give you ample space to customize the design. You can have any colour, style, special features, or unique fixtures that you prefer to integrate into this new work of art.
Not too long ago I sat down and though of what difficulties that people might have with their garages. Once they are built everything should go along smoothly but sometimes thing happens and you want to know what to do about the.
One of these things are a broken garage door. If you have garage door repair to do, then my recent post is what you'll need. All in all there are about 7 steps that you should follow to solve most of the normal problems that you'll have.
If you like to use your hand and build stuff and you're a real DIY'er, then a task like building a new garage might not scare you away. If it those then this post is not for you.
Not being able to build your own garage or not wanting to do so is quite alright. Most people have professionals to do the building part and maybe even hire an architect to do the drawings.
But if you're into building and saving money at the same time, then you might want to search for free garage plans before you decide to purchase them. Architects are expensive and unless you go for something that is pretty much standard you will easily be paying a large amount for just drawings.
There is at least one disadvantage for using free construction drawings and that is that they are limited in numbers and because of that you won't be able to choose that many different designs.
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