Hello,
we are considering adding an access door from the garage to the house, specifically into the utility room, as part of our planning. The issue is that the garage is located 1 meter (3 feet) away from the neighbor's property. If I remember correctly, it should be at least 3 meters (10 feet) away if there is direct access between the garage and the house. I have already checked the garage regulations for LSA but could not find a relevant clause.
Does anyone have experience with this topic and can provide more detailed information? Moving the garage further away to achieve 3 meters (10 feet) distance is not possible.
we are considering adding an access door from the garage to the house, specifically into the utility room, as part of our planning. The issue is that the garage is located 1 meter (3 feet) away from the neighbor's property. If I remember correctly, it should be at least 3 meters (10 feet) away if there is direct access between the garage and the house. I have already checked the garage regulations for LSA but could not find a relevant clause.
Does anyone have experience with this topic and can provide more detailed information? Moving the garage further away to achieve 3 meters (10 feet) distance is not possible.
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Fleckenzwerg23 Sep 2020 09:03We are also planning a side entrance through the garage.
Theory:
After coming back from shopping by car, bring the groceries directly through the side entrance into the house, and partly store them on shelves there.
Children (2, 4 years old) often have muddy boots or pants; they can go through the side entrance, take off their dirty clothes there, and put them in the laundry basket. This way, the hallway stays clean.
Practice:
We’re not sure if we will actually use it that way. We will find out in everyday life. We are aware that it could happen that we hardly use this door on a daily basis in the end. We want to give it a try.
Theory:
After coming back from shopping by car, bring the groceries directly through the side entrance into the house, and partly store them on shelves there.
Children (2, 4 years old) often have muddy boots or pants; they can go through the side entrance, take off their dirty clothes there, and put them in the laundry basket. This way, the hallway stays clean.
Practice:
We’re not sure if we will actually use it that way. We will find out in everyday life. We are aware that it could happen that we hardly use this door on a daily basis in the end. We want to give it a try.
bauenmk202027 Sep 2020 10:41SebastianH. schrieb:
Ok, thanks for the input. That’s why I’m posting here in the forum. You don’t build a house every day, so it’s good to get different opinions.
I also think we will leave them out. Show your floor plan first; only then can a meaningful discussion take place.
The entrance to the house through the garage is often viewed from one perspective (coming home). But the side entrance can also be practical if the garage is used as a workshop or has access to the garden. Then you can easily enter and exit through this door while wearing work clothes. You can take off your shoes in the garage or in the adjacent utility room. For example, when taking a break from DIY or gardening to go inside for lunch.
You don’t have to use the front door (keeping the entrance clean) or the patio doors (protecting carpet, hardwood floors, etc., from dirt).
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
Show your floor plan first; only then can a meaningful discussion take place.
The access to the house through the garage is often viewed one-sidedly (just as a way to come home). But the side entrance can also be very practical if the garage also serves as a workshop or provides access to the garden. This way, you can easily come in and out through this entrance in work clothes. Shoes can be taken off in the garage or in the utility room mentioned. For example, taking a break from DIY or gardening to go inside for lunch.
You don’t have to use the main door (keeping the entrance clean) or the patio doors (keeping the living room carpet, hardwood floor, etc., clean). Adding a utility sink for washing makes it almost like coming into the house clean.
For drinks, the paths are short if the utility room is used for storage. You could even install a floor drain, which would make cleaning even easier. Just my initial thoughts.
And whether the floor plan appeals to one person or another here is not that important. I believe it’s very individual what people like or dislike. The important thing is that it works.
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T_im_Norden27 Sep 2020 13:13Whether people like it and choose to do it seems to depend on the region. In northern Germany, having a side entrance through the utility room is rather common.
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immermehr27 Sep 2020 20:31I did it. The garage is also used as a rooftop terrace. There are always advantages and disadvantages. I have to admit that this topic is not straightforward: burglary, garage height, T30 door, insulation, exterior plaster...
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