ᐅ Single-Family Home with Large Garage – Prefabricated or Masonry Construction?
Created on: 19 Oct 2020 08:37
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exto1791
Hello everyone,
We are currently in the process of choosing a general contractor and are still quite uncertain specifically about the garage.
We recently visited a large prefabricated garage at a friend’s new development, and to be honest, we were quite disappointed.
It is the Kemmler large garage type IX – both visually and quality-wise, it reminds me more of a temporary shed.
Our contractor’s price for this garage is around €25,000 (about $26,700) all told. Now we are wondering what alternative options might be available.
Has anyone had experience with a masonry garage, and what are the approximate costs for that? I often read that it is about 60% more expensive, but I suspect it may not be that much higher nowadays, since prices for prefabricated garages have increased significantly.
In principle, I am simply not willing to pay 25k for such a fortress... Does anyone have alternatives?
What type of garages do you have? About 80% of new homeowners currently have prefabricated garages – probably because they are clearly more affordable than masonry garages.
What has been your experience? Also, how long-lasting are concrete prefab garages? Should I expect to deal with renovation or repair work after about 15–20 years? I believe a masonry garage would easily last 40 years or more.
We are currently in the process of choosing a general contractor and are still quite uncertain specifically about the garage.
We recently visited a large prefabricated garage at a friend’s new development, and to be honest, we were quite disappointed.
It is the Kemmler large garage type IX – both visually and quality-wise, it reminds me more of a temporary shed.
Our contractor’s price for this garage is around €25,000 (about $26,700) all told. Now we are wondering what alternative options might be available.
Has anyone had experience with a masonry garage, and what are the approximate costs for that? I often read that it is about 60% more expensive, but I suspect it may not be that much higher nowadays, since prices for prefabricated garages have increased significantly.
In principle, I am simply not willing to pay 25k for such a fortress... Does anyone have alternatives?
What type of garages do you have? About 80% of new homeowners currently have prefabricated garages – probably because they are clearly more affordable than masonry garages.
What has been your experience? Also, how long-lasting are concrete prefab garages? Should I expect to deal with renovation or repair work after about 15–20 years? I believe a masonry garage would easily last 40 years or more.
exto1791 schrieb:
Visually and qualitatively, it reminds me more of a temporary shelter.Please explain that further, and also what you would expect differently instead. What concrete modular cell garages are always optimized for is their minimal wall thickness—in fact, their original model is the construction site garage, which is appreciated when it offers an interior width of 282cm (111 inches) at an exterior width of 298cm (117 inches).https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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11ant schrieb:
Explain that – and also what you would expect differently instead. What concrete modular cell garages are always optimized for is their minimal wall thickness – after all, their original model is the construction gap garage, which is appreciated when it offers an interior width of 282cm (111 inches) at an exterior width of 298cm (117 inches). I clearly see the advantages in the price (but only to a limited extent, because in my opinion it is way too high for the quality) and of course the space gained due to the thin walls.
However, I have concerns about these thin precast concrete walls... I consider cracking and mold formation to be serious issues.
Even just stepping onto the floor slab, water tends to pool... The walls are so thin and don’t seem truly waterproof to me. I also suspect there could be severe problems with rust.
Then of course there is the question: what happens in 20 years? Will I have to spend money to maintain the garage? My masonry garage lasts as long as my house… meaning I usually don’t need to invest much money.
If I were to have the garage built with masonry, I could also have it custom-sized, meaning about 50cm (20 inches) more space (of course, everything depends on the budget), which is difficult to do with prefabricated garages. Plus, I could pave directly inside the garage, so water wouldn’t stand there.
But as I said, it’s all a matter of money. In the end, I want to store some garden tools, car tires, two cars, bicycles… What bothers me, however, is that supposedly you can’t expect anything special for €25,000. For that reason alone, I’m considering having something built with masonry.
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T_im_Norden19 Oct 2020 16:56You do realize that building with masonry will be even more expensive, right?
T_im_Norden schrieb:
You do realize that building with masonry will be even more expensive, right?Yes, of course. But then at least I’ll have something "solid" – that’s the idea.
It really depends on how big the price difference is.
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pagoni202019 Oct 2020 18:37exto1791 schrieb:
Sure, but at least then I would have something "decent" – or so I thought. Hmm... you could have that thought about any feature since there is always something "better," right?
I wouldn’t pay extra for a garage or a parking space unless I were a car enthusiast who spends a lot of time working on the vehicle there.
On the other hand, I’m happy to spend more money in the living area if it makes me feel better. The extra costs for a garage or parking could create many nice or comfortable situations inside the home.
Why not consider a carport that can be closed or designed on the sides as needed, maybe even with a green roof? It would serve the same purpose, wouldn’t it?
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