Hello everyone,
Our house is almost finished, but we still don’t have a garage. The reason is, in my opinion, the costs for one are way too high.
Now I would like to get some input from you.
Key data:
Exterior dimensions of the garage: 4.17m x 9m (13.7 ft x 29.5 ft)
3m (9.8 ft) sectional door with electric opener
Opening of 1m x 2m (3.3 ft x 6.6 ft) for an entrance into the house
Door to the garden + one window at the rear of the garage
The garage is located between our house and the neighbor’s garage. Therefore, I want to make full use of the space, which rules out a standard, off-the-shelf garage.
How can I build an affordable garage? A custom concrete garage would cost me around 20,000€ and I consider that quite expensive.
Would it be enough to pour pad foundations, set up 12cm (4.7 inch) posts, and simply brick up the spaces between them? Maybe also add a 20cm (7.9 inch) concrete layer underneath? (The ground would be vibrated/compacted, of course.) Or should I have a strip foundation installed, or pour a slab? If I use a strip foundation, how thick should the concrete layer in the middle be if I don’t want to pave or lay tiles on top? Would I still need to pour a screed over that? The strip foundation should be about 80cm (31.5 inch) deep — how wide should it be if I use 11.5cm (4.5 inch) thick bricks for masonry?
How big is the price difference between a wooden beam ceiling and a cast concrete ceiling?
Basically, I just want a garage that will last longer than 10 years. From the outside, it should simply be plastered, at least on the visible surfaces.
I hope you can help me out a bit. I’m happy to provide further information.
Best regards
ein belegtes Brötchen
Our house is almost finished, but we still don’t have a garage. The reason is, in my opinion, the costs for one are way too high.
Now I would like to get some input from you.
Key data:
Exterior dimensions of the garage: 4.17m x 9m (13.7 ft x 29.5 ft)
3m (9.8 ft) sectional door with electric opener
Opening of 1m x 2m (3.3 ft x 6.6 ft) for an entrance into the house
Door to the garden + one window at the rear of the garage
The garage is located between our house and the neighbor’s garage. Therefore, I want to make full use of the space, which rules out a standard, off-the-shelf garage.
How can I build an affordable garage? A custom concrete garage would cost me around 20,000€ and I consider that quite expensive.
Would it be enough to pour pad foundations, set up 12cm (4.7 inch) posts, and simply brick up the spaces between them? Maybe also add a 20cm (7.9 inch) concrete layer underneath? (The ground would be vibrated/compacted, of course.) Or should I have a strip foundation installed, or pour a slab? If I use a strip foundation, how thick should the concrete layer in the middle be if I don’t want to pave or lay tiles on top? Would I still need to pour a screed over that? The strip foundation should be about 80cm (31.5 inch) deep — how wide should it be if I use 11.5cm (4.5 inch) thick bricks for masonry?
How big is the price difference between a wooden beam ceiling and a cast concrete ceiling?
Basically, I just want a garage that will last longer than 10 years. From the outside, it should simply be plastered, at least on the visible surfaces.
I hope you can help me out a bit. I’m happy to provide further information.
Best regards
ein belegtes Brötchen
I have included an offer for the foundation slab with both quotes.
You don’t need to plaster them anymore, as they come with fiberboards that already have a plaster-like finish.
The construction of such a garage takes place within one day, as prefabricated components are delivered and then assembled, roof placed on top, done. Simply put.
I will send you the suppliers via private message.
You don’t need to plaster them anymore, as they come with fiberboards that already have a plaster-like finish.
The construction of such a garage takes place within one day, as prefabricated components are delivered and then assembled, roof placed on top, done. Simply put.
I will send you the suppliers via private message.
I meant that if you want to build it yourself, wood in my opinion is the more labor-intensive option. I understood that you want to do as much of the work yourself as possible. When buying a garage, wood is of course interesting again because it can be produced industrially at a good quality and affordable price, and it is also easy to transport. A masonry garage is difficult to deliver in one piece.
However, it also depends on what you plan to use the garage for and what your expectations are. Stone/concrete has different advantages and disadvantages compared to wood. I wouldn’t necessarily just look for the cheapest option.
However, it also depends on what you plan to use the garage for and what your expectations are. Stone/concrete has different advantages and disadvantages compared to wood. I wouldn’t necessarily just look for the cheapest option.
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ElBoCaDiLlO19 Jul 2016 16:20So, ideally, I wouldn’t want to lift a finger and would pay for the garage as if I had done everything myself, covering only the material costs.
I think a garage is quite a significant project, and I’m not sure if I, as a layperson, can handle it. Also, it will probably take a very long time to complete. I definitely need professional help for the roof and similar work.
Having everything handled by one contractor would, of course, be the easiest solution for me.
I plan to use the garage primarily as storage and a workshop, as well as a place to keep gardening tools. The size should allow for a car to fit in the front and still leave about 12m² (130 sq ft) at the back for me, maybe to store a motorcycle.
It’s not easy—I want so much, but the budget is already heavily strained and really doesn’t allow for “a lot.”
No matter how I look at it, a proper foundation is essential, which usually requires either a mini excavator or a lot of time (I really have to go down to 80cm (32 inches)), so that’s what I’ll focus on first… what comes on top of that can be decided later.
How much drying time should I plan for strip foundations?
Thank you very much for your support.
I think a garage is quite a significant project, and I’m not sure if I, as a layperson, can handle it. Also, it will probably take a very long time to complete. I definitely need professional help for the roof and similar work.
Having everything handled by one contractor would, of course, be the easiest solution for me.
I plan to use the garage primarily as storage and a workshop, as well as a place to keep gardening tools. The size should allow for a car to fit in the front and still leave about 12m² (130 sq ft) at the back for me, maybe to store a motorcycle.
It’s not easy—I want so much, but the budget is already heavily strained and really doesn’t allow for “a lot.”
No matter how I look at it, a proper foundation is essential, which usually requires either a mini excavator or a lot of time (I really have to go down to 80cm (32 inches)), so that’s what I’ll focus on first… what comes on top of that can be decided later.
How much drying time should I plan for strip foundations?
Thank you very much for your support.
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