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!

Carport parking spaces built smaller than planned – acceptable to tolerate?

K

Khullx1•27 May 2018 14:57

Answers: 29

H

HilfeHilfe • 3 Jun 2018 06:53

Flush-mounted sectional garage door with facade panels

R

Rok85•28 May 2018 22:16

Answers: 4

11ant • 29 May 2018 01:37

Is a garage door width of 2.25 meters sufficient, or is it rather too narrow?

P

Pädda•25 May 2018 08:47

Answers: 11

11ant • 26 May 2018 13:50

Is a garage size of 6x6 meters (interior dimensions) practical? Thanks for your feedback.

I

IsabellK89•18 May 2018 10:50

Answers: 8

11ant • 23 May 2018 19:20

Double carport made of galvanized, coated steel with a flat roof

M

meister keks•2 Apr 2018 19:04

Answers: 7

M

meister keks • 12 May 2018 00:01

Garage: What does "attached" mean? Does it mean that the walls are physically connected?

S

saibot•10 May 2018 00:27

Answers: 15

Z

zizzi • 11 May 2018 19:09

Cost-Effective Options for a Carport Storage Room – Any Tips?

I

IGLO86•25 Apr 2018 16:25

Answers: 7

P

Payday • 30 Apr 2018 12:05

Carport and Garage Cost Estimates – Who Is Familiar with the Pricing?

Z

zizzi•29 Apr 2018 15:13

Answers: 1

Z

zizzi • 29 Apr 2018 16:13

Double Garage: Masonry vs. Prefabricated vs. Carport

H

Häusle77•5 Jan 2015 14:48

Answers: 46

S

Saxonia18 • 24 Apr 2018 18:41

Which garage or workshop door offers the best thermal insulation?

M

MaytO•18 Apr 2018 13:24

Answers: 0

M

MaytO • 18 Apr 2018 13:24

Cut Out Roof Section in Garage Area – Experiences

N

NanDe•12 Apr 2018 13:18

Answers: 27

11ant • 17 Apr 2018 20:18

Planning to build a house using the Gulf farmhouse style – garage integrated into the house

A

Avemaria87•2 Apr 2018 18:04

Answers: 12

11ant • 4 Apr 2018 01:08

Foundation for a 3x9 Garage: Using Blocks Instead of Gravel?

W

Waldifix•26 Mar 2018 12:46

Answers: 1

N

Nordlys • 26 Mar 2018 12:59

Quote for a Prefabricated Garage – Is This Too Expensive?

N

niri09•23 Mar 2018 12:10

Answers: 5

N

Nordlys • 23 Mar 2018 14:36

Is a wind bracing strap necessary for a carport with a board roof?

BrosBrosBros•10 Mar 2018 15:56

Answers: 2

BrosBrosBros • 10 Mar 2018 17:07

Masonry Garage – Should You Insulate a Flat Roof or Not?

T

Tommes78•22 Feb 2018 08:49

Answers: 4

K

Knallkörper • 24 Feb 2018 09:14

Cost-Effective Idea for a Batcave Garage

mathi_reg•16 Feb 2018 17:55

Answers: 7

J

Joedreck • 19 Feb 2018 08:38

Filling the ground for the foundation of a prefabricated double garage

B

Baupaar2018•14 Feb 2018 10:19

Answers: 0

B

Baupaar2018 • 14 Feb 2018 10:19

Is the price for a precast concrete garage reasonable?

O

onkelchen2k•23 Feb 2016 12:14

Answers: 26

A

arnonyme • 13 Feb 2018 19:37

Garage door, brand Toors, model Guardy – experiences? Opinions?

M

mertmk3•12 Feb 2018 14:30

Answers: 0

M

mertmk3 • 12 Feb 2018 14:30

Garage Height – Which Floor Construction to Use (Height Issue)?

L

Loads•6 Feb 2018 17:33

Answers: 19

11ant • 7 Feb 2018 18:45

Completed large garage: Wood or concrete? What are the costs?

D

Driveshaft84•2 Feb 2018 13:32

Answers: 12

M

Müllerin • 4 Feb 2018 12:29

Are the costs for a double garage justified or not?

A

aisukei•29 Jan 2018 19:49

Answers: 15

B

Bieber0815 • 30 Jan 2018 15:24

Garage Foundation – Concrete Slab with Industrial Coating?

A

Annsterdam•24 Jan 2018 15:01

Answers: 6

N

Nordmann • 25 Jan 2018 21:36

Door Canopy with Carport – Design and Cost Estimation

P

Peter L•22 Jan 2018 14:17

Answers: 5

W

winnetou78 • 23 Jan 2018 21:33

Precast Concrete Garage – Installing the Door(s) Yourself

T

Thomas1980•16 Jan 2018 13:11

Answers: 4

Basti2709 • 17 Jan 2018 10:39

Modern carport with storage shed and entrance canopy

M

Mey77•9 Jan 2018 18:24

Answers: 5

S

steija1 • 10 Jan 2018 07:57

A visually appealing canopy or porch roof over the main entrance?

W

waldi123•2 Jan 2018 20:16

Answers: 12

11ant • 3 Jan 2018 16:48

Adding a basement beneath a double garage to save money

S

Stagenberger•22 Nov 2017 23:45

Answers: 13

T

tepee • 29 Nov 2017 15:46

Construction Costs for a 7x7m Double Garage Built by Owner

M

MangoLychee•3 Nov 2017 15:06

Answers: 2

M

MangoLychee • 19 Nov 2017 22:01

Garage Built on the Property Boundary – Ideas

M

MangoLychee•3 Nov 2017 15:21

Answers: 17

M

MangoLychee • 4 Nov 2017 16:07

Adding an Attached Garage Later – Should the Facing Bricks Be Left Exposed?

B

ballerburg13•31 Oct 2017 21:32

Answers: 7

K

Knallkörper • 1 Nov 2017 17:21

Garage: Protection Against Road Salt in Winter

jaeger•18 May 2017 17:14

Answers: 6

W

Wickie • 13 Oct 2017 08:31

Flat Roof Waterproofing for Carport, External Wall Insulation System with Render? Alternatives?

K

Karlstraße•1 Oct 2017 15:07

Answers: 0

K

Karlstraße • 1 Oct 2017 15:07

Adding Soil on a Garage Roof – Is It Simply Allowed?

E

Elina•30 Sep 2017 12:44

Answers: 5

A

Alex85 • 30 Sep 2017 17:02

Extend the canopy of a prefabricated garage

A

Andi1888•28 Sep 2017 06:30

Answers: 11

11ant • 29 Sep 2017 16:25

Garage insulation cannot be installed

M

Marchonisch•29 Aug 2017 23:25

Answers: 14

B

Bau-Schmidt • 24 Sep 2017 13:08

Heating, Garage, Frost Protection

H

Henny0710•15 Sep 2017 10:53

Answers: 3

K

Knallkörper • 15 Sep 2017 22:26

Door Installation (Garage): Before or After Plastering?

S

sauerpeter•8 Sep 2017 14:41

Answers: 7

B

borderpuschl • 11 Sep 2017 07:35

Should the carport area be gravelled first or should the foundations be laid first?

S

stefanc84•8 Sep 2017 17:48

Answers: 7

D

DNL • 9 Sep 2017 07:47

Sloped Roof on Garage – Ponding Water Issues

P

padrinoxy•5 Sep 2017 10:07

Answers: 1

K

Knallkörper • 5 Sep 2017 11:35

Prefabricated Garage / Large-Span Garage – Sloped Site

N

Neubau2018•24 Aug 2017 13:01

Answers: 11

11ant • 25 Aug 2017 13:01

Garage and Patio Lighting

R

Ramon_Serano•11 Aug 2017 08:43

Answers: 7

D

DNL • 12 Aug 2017 08:54

The house costs are reasonable, but the costs for the garage are quite high.

L

Lisa.M•28 Jul 2017 18:50

Answers: 14

11ant • 5 Aug 2017 12:08

Bricking up a garage. Any tips?

F

Forza...•25 Jul 2017 23:27

Answers: 21

11ant • 4 Aug 2017 23:51

Looking for a Garage Door for a Double Garage – Price Comparison

J

Jessy_S•25 Jul 2017 17:50

Answers: 12

Y

ypg • 1 Aug 2017 23:41

Sealing a garage floor: which product to use?

H

Hagiman2000•23 Jul 2017 11:46

Answers: 3

R

readytorumble • 24 Jul 2017 10:03

Aluminum Carport

D

daniels87•3 Feb 2016 07:49

Answers: 29

M

matte • 21 Jul 2017 10:26

Garage built with own labor

C

Clemens•25 Sep 2012 11:13

Answers: 3

Basti2709 • 12 Jul 2017 08:36

Redesigning a Garage Door? Does anyone have good design ideas for a garage?

-

-•24 Nov 2008 07:19

Answers: 5

-

- • 7 Jul 2017 10:35

Driveway too steep? Height difference between garage driveway and street

T

Thomas_TS•3 Jun 2017 21:30

Answers: 10

11ant • 4 Jun 2017 21:59

Cost Difference for Roofing a Double Garage

A

Aliban2014•16 Apr 2017 10:13

Answers: 4

tomtom79 • 27 May 2017 10:44

Building plot for carport or parking space

D

delphin69•17 May 2017 09:56

Answers: 9

A

Alex85 • 17 May 2017 13:16

Plastering a Metal Garage Yourself? Is It Possible and What Should You Keep in Mind?

W

Waldifix•10 May 2017 11:13

Answers: 1

11ant • 10 May 2017 14:04

Structural Engineering for the Foundation of a Wooden Garage

B

Baubaubau•1 May 2017 22:40

Answers: 0

B

Baubaubau • 1 May 2017 22:40

How to Secure a Garage Roof / Roof Against Break-Ins?

M

Mizit•27 Apr 2017 21:46

Answers: 2

C

Chrichie • 28 Apr 2017 11:22

Carport Variation from the Building Permit / Planning Permission

Chriscross•22 Apr 2017 17:15

Answers: 21

P

Payday • 27 Apr 2017 15:04

Garage extended or additional carport added

A

alphawave•22 Apr 2017 13:44

Answers: 10

A

alphawave • 26 Apr 2017 18:20

A carport that is not allowed to be a carport

K

KrustyDerClown•14 Jan 2017 20:55

Answers: 22

E

Escroda • 23 Apr 2017 19:21

Tips/Insulation Concept for My Garage/Converting the Attic? Including Sketch

F

fizzzle•29 Mar 2017 13:54

Answers: 10

F

fizzzle • 10 Apr 2017 11:17

Height difference between garage and front door

I

igli2•24 Mar 2017 09:43

Answers: 6

11ant • 24 Mar 2017 15:46

Location of the garage on the property

Dreidel2k•22 Mar 2017 15:52

Answers: 11

Y

ypg • 24 Mar 2017 11:49

Garage Construction and Elevation Differences

S

sauerpeter•7 Mar 2017 11:41

Answers: 18

Nofret • 24 Mar 2017 11:11

Which Entrance Door Is Suitable for the Garage?

C

Curly•21 Mar 2017 08:16

Answers: 7

N

Nordlys • 21 Mar 2017 14:02

Carport with Solid Construction

S

sven0924•12 Mar 2017 19:25

Answers: 4

S

sven0924 • 12 Mar 2017 21:24

Which surface finish for the garage door?

C

Curly•6 Mar 2017 10:30

Answers: 17

11ant • 7 Mar 2017 12:12

Garage too deep due to local development regulations

S

sauerpeter•24 Feb 2017 16:51

Answers: 13

11ant • 3 Mar 2017 17:32

Detached Garage Attached to House Wall – Plaster or Render?

F

flospeedy•16 Feb 2017 10:01

Answers: 12

T

Tihiddi • 2 Mar 2017 08:55

Painting a Wooden Carport Structure

S

sven0924•25 Feb 2017 22:18

Answers: 3

blackm88 • 26 Feb 2017 16:15

Prefabricated Garage vs. Self-Built Garage

B

bvlgari•23 Apr 2016 14:01

Answers: 35

C

Caspar2020 • 18 Feb 2017 11:00

Joints in the Garage – What Is Their Purpose?

Nafetsm•12 Feb 2017 09:47

Answers: 7

K

Knallkörper • 13 Feb 2017 12:48

Humidity in the Garage

A

Andi1982•7 Feb 2017 21:10

Answers: 0

A

Andi1982 • 7 Feb 2017 21:10

Plot with a slope. Planning to build a bungalow with a double garage.

2

2000youandme•1 Feb 2017 12:20

Answers: 9

2

2000youandme • 2 Feb 2017 18:41

Sealing the roof of a detached garage

R

Rollo83•2 Feb 2017 16:10

Answers: 1

N

Nordlys • 2 Feb 2017 17:47

Looking for ideas to add a garage extension

D

DerDirk•29 Jan 2017 14:24

Answers: 7

A

Alex85 • 29 Jan 2017 20:32

Built-up Area: Are garages or carports included in the built-up area?

M

MartinL•6 Jan 2017 15:31

Answers: 19

P

Payday • 16 Jan 2017 15:58

New Construction: Basement and Underground Garage – How to Build for Optimal Water Protection

S

Seppl001•11 Jan 2017 14:35

Answers: 1

G

Gartenfreund • 12 Jan 2017 05:55

Garage approved, but carport built instead

J

Jula4•8 Dec 2016 09:37

Answers: 23

M

m_c_tom • 19 Dec 2016 13:22

Boundary Construction of a Double Garage/Carport 6x9m in Lower Saxony

H

Häusle77•15 Dec 2014 10:05

Answers: 29

B

Bau_Benni_4.0 • 14 Dec 2016 19:49

Garage door price reasonable? Install it yourself?

U

Username_wahl•13 Aug 2016 16:10

Answers: 17

H

Harald. • 4 Dec 2016 10:12

Preliminary Planning for Garage – Fundamental Questions

C

Cali-Gera•29 Nov 2016 15:38

Answers: 0

C

Cali-Gera • 29 Nov 2016 15:38

Carport with an integrated workshop space

K

knock88•17 Nov 2016 22:04

Answers: 8

H

Haeey • 28 Nov 2016 11:02

Roof terrace above garages

A

AngelusNoctis•9 Nov 2016 18:36

Answers: 10

D

DG • 12 Nov 2016 22:51

Carport from the DIY store?

L

Legurit•7 Oct 2016 08:47

Answers: 36

Pakon • 19 Oct 2016 12:55

Strip foundation for prefab garage uneven

L

LuziEva•16 Oct 2016 21:26

Answers: 3

B

Bauexperte • 17 Oct 2016 14:20

Is the structural engineering for the garage sufficient?

E

expose•8 Oct 2016 15:34

Answers: 3

wpic • 9 Oct 2016 01:14

Garage Floor Construction with Underfloor Heating

SM640•24 Sep 2016 09:53

Answers: 7

SM640 • 4 Oct 2016 18:15

Shed or garage

M

Majo83•2 Oct 2016 17:26

Answers: 0

M

Majo83 • 2 Oct 2016 17:26

Placement of Carport on Property

B

Bolle123•6 Sep 2016 09:02

Answers: 2

Y

ypg • 26 Sep 2016 23:47

Modern double carport with storage room (6x8 m)

D

daniels87•9 Sep 2016 09:53

Answers: 6

Koempy • 26 Sep 2016 09:18

Is a trap required in a paved garage?

W

world-e•20 Sep 2016 10:46

Answers: 5

Jochen104 • 20 Sep 2016 11:42

Terrace above garage is only partially approved

Jackos85•17 Sep 2016 18:21

Answers: 11

D

DG • 18 Sep 2016 19:34

Converting a Garage into Living Space

S

Stefan__•14 Sep 2016 16:57

Answers: 4

S

Stefan__ • 15 Sep 2016 09:08

Attic Ladder for Garage?

D

DennyH•11 Sep 2016 00:20

Answers: 3

D

DennyH • 11 Sep 2016 14:44

Location of the garage on an elongated sloped plot with southern access

H

Herbinator•6 Sep 2016 10:37

Answers: 7

S

Solveigh • 9 Sep 2016 09:57

Plastering the garage walls or covering them with drywall panels

T

Tobi007•8 Sep 2016 09:40

Answers: 4

T

Tobi007 • 8 Sep 2016 14:36

Garage in a timber frame construction, possibly as a kit building system

S

SKFBG•22 Aug 2016 13:16

Answers: 8

S

SKFBG • 29 Aug 2016 12:05

Garage with hip roof built on the property boundary and ground-level finished floor height assessment at ground floor?

R

Redsonic•29 Aug 2016 00:17

Answers: 3

D

DG • 29 Aug 2016 01:25

Height of the attached carport within setback areas

T

tdiedition•26 Aug 2016 07:58

Answers: 5

D

DG • 26 Aug 2016 14:25

Neighbor’s garage roof above my insulation

E

Eduard•24 Aug 2016 09:09

Answers: 5

C

Che.guevara • 25 Aug 2016 06:49