The house I want to buy does not have a garage but has a very large carport with space for three cars. I would like to enclose part of it so I can securely store my bicycles (and a few garden tools) there. However, I don’t want to build a heavy structure, partly because of the cost and partly because it would affect the aesthetics.
I am mainly considering something like a heavy-duty curtain on two sides (see plan, 2nd image), which must be very durable and weather-resistant but also removable with minimal impact. The curtain could be opened on the front side, while on the side it could be fixed and locked. Theft protection would probably be minimal, but in a small rural town with low crime, this is (hopefully) less of an issue. Also, particularly valuable items will not be stored there.
Can you give me some advice and ideas? My concept for this project is still very vague! Thanks in advance!
I am mainly considering something like a heavy-duty curtain on two sides (see plan, 2nd image), which must be very durable and weather-resistant but also removable with minimal impact. The curtain could be opened on the front side, while on the side it could be fixed and locked. Theft protection would probably be minimal, but in a small rural town with low crime, this is (hopefully) less of an issue. Also, particularly valuable items will not be stored there.
Can you give me some advice and ideas? My concept for this project is still very vague! Thanks in advance!
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WilderSueden1 Feb 2024 22:29How much deviation are we talking about? Generally, for houses like these, it is recommended to leave an air gap beneath the substructure, for example by placing a 0.5cm (0.2 inch) high stack of roofing felt pieces every x cm (depending on the substructure). You could also use more padding here, such as rubber pieces or similar.