Hello
At my age, it’s happening again. I’m getting a motorcycle (my wife is too, so two in total). Since I don’t want to have to squeeze the bikes into the garage every time, I’m planning to build a garage for them.
I have plenty of space. I prefer calcium silicate bricks. I’m thinking of using max 17.5 cm (7 inches) thick, possibly 11.5 cm (4.5 inches). External dimensions: 200 x 300 cm (79 x 118 inches) and 230 cm (91 inches) high.
I will check with the building authority whether this requires a building permit / planning permission.
I’ll build the garage myself. I need to save money. Besides, I enjoy working with concrete.
Are there any must-haves I should include? Please give me your input.
Steven
At my age, it’s happening again. I’m getting a motorcycle (my wife is too, so two in total). Since I don’t want to have to squeeze the bikes into the garage every time, I’m planning to build a garage for them.
I have plenty of space. I prefer calcium silicate bricks. I’m thinking of using max 17.5 cm (7 inches) thick, possibly 11.5 cm (4.5 inches). External dimensions: 200 x 300 cm (79 x 118 inches) and 230 cm (91 inches) high.
I will check with the building authority whether this requires a building permit / planning permission.
I’ll build the garage myself. I need to save money. Besides, I enjoy working with concrete.
Are there any must-haves I should include? Please give me your input.
Steven
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knalltüte19 Jul 2020 21:37Hello,
is 2 m (6.5 ft) wide really enough?
If you swing your leg over in a wide arc, don’t you almost risk hitting the rear turn signal on your wife’s motorcycle – or am I mistaken?
Even if you just want to put the bikes on the side stand instead of the main stand, I find that a bit narrow. You say you have space, so I would build a bit wider. I would prefer something like 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft). If you also want to store shelves with oil, chain lubricant, etc., even more space might be needed.
I would also consider an oil- and acid-resistant floor given the small footprint, especially if you plan to do your own mechanical work.
is 2 m (6.5 ft) wide really enough?
If you swing your leg over in a wide arc, don’t you almost risk hitting the rear turn signal on your wife’s motorcycle – or am I mistaken?
Even if you just want to put the bikes on the side stand instead of the main stand, I find that a bit narrow. You say you have space, so I would build a bit wider. I would prefer something like 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft). If you also want to store shelves with oil, chain lubricant, etc., even more space might be needed.
I would also consider an oil- and acid-resistant floor given the small footprint, especially if you plan to do your own mechanical work.
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hampshire19 Jul 2020 22:09Save money? Use a trailer. You don’t need to get a building permit / planning permission for it. Position it so you can roll the motorcycles in without a ramp.
Hello hampshire
that might have been a bit unclear. Of course, I like to save money. But when it comes to certain things, I spend freely without much concern. That doesn’t bother me much.
Let me give an example of saving with the garage:
I built a climate-controlled cellar. A company’s quote was 82,000 euros. That was just for construction; permits, electrical work, etc. were extra. Well, I built it myself. Including permits and the architect, my total is now around 13,000 euros. That’s what I mean by saving.
Steven
that might have been a bit unclear. Of course, I like to save money. But when it comes to certain things, I spend freely without much concern. That doesn’t bother me much.
Let me give an example of saving with the garage:
I built a climate-controlled cellar. A company’s quote was 82,000 euros. That was just for construction; permits, electrical work, etc. were extra. Well, I built it myself. Including permits and the architect, my total is now around 13,000 euros. That’s what I mean by saving.
Steven
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