ᐅ Garage / Carport

Find out what to consider when planning and building a garage or carport to ensure your vehicle is safe and protected while seamlessly fitting into the overall design!

Responsibilities of a Carport Manufacturer

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B.Baumeister•19 Apr 2020 10:37

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Yaso2.0 • 4 May 2020 08:33

Insulate a Concrete Garage Ceiling or Not?

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dobbelhaus•25 Apr 2020 10:30

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rick2018 • 26 Apr 2020 10:00

Basement or garage, or a basement with an integrated garage

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hubbe1988•15 Feb 2017 07:52

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CuNoah2000 • 13 Apr 2020 15:37

Prefabricated garage – cable pinched during location marking

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Voidberk•7 Apr 2020 17:02

Answers: 6

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Voidberk • 7 Apr 2020 20:17

Flat-roof garage with potential for additional use

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Listhom•30 Mar 2020 14:34

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Listhom • 30 Mar 2020 14:34

Double garage in NRW – is a structural stability certificate required?

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dobbelhaus•24 Mar 2020 00:47

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Escroda • 26 Mar 2020 16:37

Carport with a sturdy storage shed

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pffreestyler•22 Aug 2019 11:43

Answers: 30

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pffreestyler • 5 Mar 2020 16:51

Is a Flat Carport Possible Without a Building Permit?

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hampshire•11 Feb 2020 21:47

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hampshire • 13 Feb 2020 23:12

Garage too High – What Are the Possible Solutions?

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Mudo1991•30 Nov 2019 17:26

Answers: 59

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Mudo1991 • 6 Feb 2020 07:38

Garage – Have You Considered Everything?

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Donnie_•25 Jan 2020 19:49

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hiS1988 • 3 Feb 2020 12:06

Carport is too short. How can I extend it?

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Lameron•26 Jan 2020 13:28

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Osnabruecker • 26 Jan 2020 16:34

Drainage in front of garage door is missing / should it be corrected? Defect?

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HaraldHirsch•4 Sep 2019 11:21

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Vicky Pedia • 24 Jan 2020 16:55

Is a carport considered an outbuilding or a garage?

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Specki•23 Jan 2020 10:25

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Specki • 23 Jan 2020 14:48

Basement vs. Large-Scale Garage

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Heinziii•8 Jan 2020 21:36

Answers: 46

Climbee • 13 Jan 2020 09:42

Flush garage door and aluminum cladding

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Bauherr am L•2 Jan 2020 10:43

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11ant • 3 Jan 2020 19:56

Patio Floor / Garage Roof Leaking / How to Waterproof Stone Flooring?

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timyvr6•17 Dec 2019 11:43

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Vicky Pedia • 3 Jan 2020 16:51

Which type of roof is best for a garage?

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Smarti99•24 Dec 2019 18:47

Answers: 4

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Smarti99 • 25 Dec 2019 11:01

Lintel over Garage – Missing Concrete: Is This a Problem or Nothing to Worry About?

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Stefan2.84•11 Dec 2019 06:56

Answers: 8

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Steven • 12 Dec 2019 20:29

New Construction of a Double Garage / Workshop

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FAHATH20•11 Dec 2019 16:50

Answers: 13

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haydee • 11 Dec 2019 23:29

Garage integrated into the house or a carport next to it

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Karla Kolumna•10 Dec 2019 18:57

Answers: 10

11ant • 11 Dec 2019 00:09

Building a Garage on a Property Boundary in Bavaria

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MichiQM•9 Dec 2019 08:46

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Escroda • 9 Dec 2019 20:53

Floor Structure for Garage/Workshop

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Plattfuss1990•22 Nov 2019 14:23

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wrobel • 3 Dec 2019 22:53

Heated and spacious sports room next to the garage? – Looking for ideas

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ludwig88sta•21 Nov 2019 15:45

Answers: 56

11ant • 2 Dec 2019 19:41

Cost of Garage / Multi-Car Garage

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Müllermilch•7 Nov 2019 10:17

Answers: 16

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Chrichie • 26 Nov 2019 20:38

Y-Tong Garage Built Directly on Forming Blocks – Is That a Good Idea?

Bauherr&-frau•6 Nov 2019 20:07

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Nordlys • 6 Nov 2019 23:20

Carport Drainage: Calculating Water Volume

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engsen123•3 Nov 2019 20:21

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Domski • 6 Nov 2019 13:50

Carport Location, Part 2

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Merymery•5 Nov 2019 13:45

Answers: 7

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Merymery • 5 Nov 2019 17:51

Are the costs for a prefabricated garage within a reasonable range?

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Basti-ac•29 Oct 2019 22:14

Answers: 16

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Scout • 30 Oct 2019 20:34

Flooring for a Double Garage – Screed with Two-Component Coating? Epoxy Resin

Kevinius•18 Oct 2019 18:25

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Bookstar • 26 Oct 2019 21:27

Large garage with a granny flat / accessory dwelling unit attached to a single-family house

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Michlhausbauaa•19 Oct 2019 16:47

Answers: 8

11ant • 21 Oct 2019 16:18

OSB board on paving stones in a carport

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Scotti07•30 Sep 2019 13:22

Answers: 11

KlaRa • 1 Oct 2019 18:39

Double garage on a corner plot (on a downhill slope)

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JoachimJOY•12 Sep 2019 14:46

Answers: 4

11ant • 23 Sep 2019 17:26

Building Your Own Garage – Calculating Structural Load?

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querys_•17 Sep 2019 07:33

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readytorumble • 18 Sep 2019 10:55

Is waterproof concrete suitable for flat garage roofs?

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netzplan•10 Sep 2019 09:25

Answers: 5

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Mottenhausen • 10 Sep 2019 23:01

Suspending the garage ceiling with fire-resistant panels

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gmt94•27 Aug 2019 07:45

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gmt94 • 27 Aug 2019 07:45

Planning a Garage Made of Calcium Silicate Bricks

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Ruska•24 Aug 2019 20:55

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Ruska • 25 Aug 2019 00:54

Finished double garage price discount

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immermehr•21 Aug 2019 21:01

Answers: 7

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immermehr • 23 Aug 2019 21:43

Which type of garage floor is best suited for easy cleaning and resistance to dirt?

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netzplan•18 Aug 2019 22:26

Answers: 8

KlaRa • 19 Aug 2019 16:50

Detached garage: earth-covered and accessible on foot

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philipok•15 Aug 2019 17:31

Answers: 6

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Müllerin • 17 Aug 2019 21:09

RAL 9007 Windows, Doors, Garage Doors

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Anne1983•9 Aug 2019 21:17

Answers: 9

RomeoZwo • 12 Aug 2019 06:25

Comparison of Precast Concrete Garages: Strength Classes C30/37 vs. C35/45

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immermehr•11 Aug 2019 08:04

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hampshire • 11 Aug 2019 21:10

Is the slope of your garage driveway too steep?

Bauherr&-frau•7 Aug 2019 20:10

Answers: 10

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ypg • 8 Aug 2019 17:11

Wall thickness for garage, uninsulated, no brick facing

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j1985•8 Aug 2019 16:10

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j1985 • 8 Aug 2019 16:27

Garage door – one large or two smaller ones?

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AnSe2019•15 Jul 2019 15:54

Answers: 26

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baum2020 • 4 Aug 2019 10:16

Gate/door positioned between the house wall and the garage

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benkler1401•6 Jul 2019 13:24

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benkler1401 • 7 Jul 2019 12:58

Self-Built Garage: Which Type of Garage Roof Should I Choose?

305er•20 Jun 2019 17:56

Answers: 17

11ant • 24 Jun 2019 20:20

Building Your Own Detached Garage

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baum2020•6 Jun 2019 20:35

Answers: 3

wrobel • 6 Jun 2019 22:26

Supporting the carport area—how exactly should this be done? :(

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Chris2806•15 May 2019 16:16

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guckuck2 • 6 Jun 2019 18:22

Garage about 30cm lower than the house, but can it be adjusted later?

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eddies•12 Oct 2018 08:31

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Bauvorhaben20 • 4 Jun 2019 12:25

Prefabricated Garage Made of Concrete or Steel? Build It Yourself?

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Flauti•28 May 2019 19:41

Answers: 3

11ant • 28 May 2019 20:31

Costs of Electric Garage Doors?

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Buchweizen•13 May 2019 16:08

Answers: 9

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Buchweizen • 27 May 2019 14:23

Garage party wall made of exposed concrete, the rest constructed from brick?

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Bob79•14 May 2019 22:23

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rick2018 • 15 May 2019 07:05

Is Building a Garage on the Property Boundary Allowed?

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Ena1609•8 May 2019 13:55

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Escroda • 10 May 2019 09:06

Adding a Basement Under an Existing Garage

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Meini76•25 Apr 2019 19:18

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Meini76 • 4 May 2019 10:16

Where is our carport allowed or recommended to be located?

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Merymery•24 Apr 2019 14:28

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Merymery • 1 May 2019 21:29

Looking for Roofing Solution for Carport - OSB and Bitumen Membrane?

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30156030•29 Apr 2019 08:46

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30156030 • 30 Apr 2019 08:15

Looking for a manufacturer of garage-carport combinations

Golfi90•26 Apr 2019 12:51

Answers: 2

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Chrichie • 26 Apr 2019 20:43

How close can a carport be built to the street – is there potentially enough space for a basketball hoop?

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chrisw81•9 Apr 2019 14:34

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chrisw81 • 11 Apr 2019 09:14

Painting a Garage Floor

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Sackkarre•19 Aug 2016 15:21

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Garten2 • 5 Apr 2019 10:08

Support for garage courtyard due to basement slab?

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Cadenama•26 Mar 2019 22:06

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Steven • 27 Mar 2019 08:23

Homeowner grant for carport with garden shed

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Markus87•25 Mar 2019 09:58

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tomtom79 • 26 Mar 2019 07:17

Proper Construction of a Garage Floor?

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nms-georg•6 Mar 2019 21:34

Answers: 13

M_Neubauer • 22 Mar 2019 06:20

Carport Used as a Patio Roof – Post Anchors or H-Anchors?

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30156030•4 Mar 2019 09:39

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Bieber0815 • 4 Mar 2019 11:33

What type of foundation is suitable for a prefabricated garage?

Golfi90•20 Feb 2019 14:30

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Golfi90 • 20 Feb 2019 17:53

Is this a concrete carport? Or is it made of wood or aluminum?

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Katdreas•8 Dec 2018 17:15

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bortel • 13 Feb 2019 08:50

Carport with a wide span without an additional central support post

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bortel•7 Feb 2019 06:24

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bortel • 11 Feb 2019 06:09

Garage Door Too Narrow: Can the Opening Be Safely Widened Structurally?

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Arcplane•30 Jan 2019 11:41

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hampshire • 2 Feb 2019 19:08

Side entrance door (made of uPVC or wood) in the carport

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Illo77•31 Jan 2019 09:28

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Nordlys • 31 Jan 2019 17:51

Installing a Carport on a Prefabricated Timber Frame House?

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trendyandi•31 Aug 2018 10:06

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trendyandi • 31 Jan 2019 14:32

Garage extension: timber frame or solid construction? How did you build yours?

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Changeling•14 Jan 2019 16:19

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Changeling • 21 Jan 2019 12:43

Integrating a Garage into an Existing House

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anlianli•29 Dec 2018 20:38

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anlianli • 30 Dec 2018 22:34

Creating a connection between the house and the garage

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R3dDevil•11 Dec 2018 14:21

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R3dDevil • 14 Dec 2018 11:35

How steep is the access driveway to the carport?

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Yosan•6 Dec 2018 11:23

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Mottenhausen • 11 Dec 2018 10:50

Building a Garage (9x6 m) Yourself: Tips and Experiences

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Basti886•3 Dec 2018 09:37

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Basti886 • 4 Dec 2018 14:03

Is It Practical to Insulate a Garage from the Inside?

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Evo89•24 Nov 2018 22:52

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Ricco • 26 Nov 2018 14:45

H-post anchors / bulldog anchors for post construction in carport building

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Illo77•20 Nov 2018 09:10

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Mycraft • 20 Nov 2018 09:13

Realistic Carport Costs? How Much Did Your Carport Cost?

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Zaba12•6 Sep 2017 13:59

Answers: 39

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Joschi86 • 13 Nov 2018 17:35

Double carport with shed, 6x9 meters, built on the property line

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SBauer•2 May 2015 20:40

Answers: 29

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Lobster • 12 Nov 2018 11:13

Finding a Plot – Boundary Compliance for Carports – Experiences

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Vetti007•10 Nov 2018 08:27

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11ant • 10 Nov 2018 14:56

Are roofing materials required for prefabricated garages? Is weather protection adequate?

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BenutzerPC•6 Nov 2018 18:36

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Nordlys • 6 Nov 2018 19:35

Build the garage yourself or not? Which option is more cost-effective?

305er•30 Oct 2018 13:02

Answers: 25

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kbt09 • 31 Oct 2018 15:23

Open garage door without key or remote control

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readytorumble•24 Oct 2018 10:19

Answers: 5

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ypg • 24 Oct 2018 20:00

Garage Slab Waterproofing – How to Seal the Sides?

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Skyfire•11 Oct 2018 13:25

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Mottenhausen • 12 Oct 2018 14:34

Building Without a Basement – Carport or Garage?

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SenorRaul7•11 Oct 2018 12:22

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ypg • 11 Oct 2018 20:02

Is insulation of the garage lintel necessary or not?

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Skyfire•9 Oct 2018 06:20

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Bookstar • 11 Oct 2018 15:43

Carport/Garage Width – Is 2.50 meters sufficient, or is that too narrow?

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Skyfire•29 Aug 2018 11:03

Answers: 29

bon1980 • 8 Sep 2018 23:21

Garage floor construction and insulation – recommendations?

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Skyfire•4 Sep 2018 13:44

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Skyfire • 7 Sep 2018 19:21

What is a reasonable cost for a double garage?

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sco0ter•16 Aug 2018 21:46

Answers: 23

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arnonyme • 22 Aug 2018 18:11

Insulating the Garage Roof – Roof Sealed with Bitumen Membrane

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Bauherr_0877•15 Aug 2018 19:30

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niri09 • 17 Aug 2018 20:53

Detached garage with an extension – cracks everywhere, up to 1.5 meters (approximately 5 feet) long!

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benkler1401•3 Aug 2018 16:50

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benkler1401 • 10 Aug 2018 09:42

Garage level higher than house level – brainstorming ideas

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blablub1234•1 Aug 2018 10:17

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hampshire • 4 Aug 2018 09:14

Building a Concrete Garage! Three Walls or an Extension to the House? What Do You Think?

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kingstiefel•13 Jul 2018 11:00

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Nordlys • 18 Jul 2018 08:49

Is it possible to replicate a garage door exactly like this? What material is it made of?

Salus_86•15 Jul 2018 14:20

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EinMarc • 16 Jul 2018 20:35

Garage in the basement (gentle slope) – pros and cons?

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beatgee82•9 Jul 2018 10:17

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ivenh0 • 9 Jul 2018 19:21

Garage Entrance Area Canopy Self-Construction, Which Structure?

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Sportsterbau•27 Jun 2018 17:04

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Sportsterbau • 9 Jul 2018 19:14

Planning: Water and Electrical Connections for a Future Garage?

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FalcizZ•6 Jul 2018 11:05

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seth0487 • 6 Jul 2018 13:48

Heat Pump Foundation Too Close to Garage: Repair or New Construction?

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Snowside•19 Jun 2018 22:48

Answers: 10

markus2703 • 25 Jun 2018 18:23

Espalier Fruit Trees Against Neighbor's Garage – Will the Plaster Be Damaged?

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Maria16•20 Jun 2018 10:57

Answers: 10

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Bieber0815 • 21 Jun 2018 23:43

Boundary Construction Garage – L-Shaped Concrete Blocks Under Slab – Any Experiences?

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spike1302•18 Jun 2018 16:33

Answers: 6

11ant • 19 Jun 2018 17:18

Building a Wooden Carport Yourself – Who Has Experience?

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Rollo83•8 Jun 2018 09:34

Answers: 12

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Rollo83 • 13 Jun 2018 08:22