ᐅ Garage with smooth metal panel walls (steel sheet) or timber frame construction
Created on: 22 Jul 2016 10:40
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krock1200
Hello everyone,
We are planning to build a garage measuring 6x8m (20x26 feet). A prefabricated concrete garage is not an option for us because
a) the driveway and courtyard are already paved,
b) we require a special height (clearance height of at least 2.12m (7 feet)), and
c) it is comparatively too expensive.
Therefore, we are considering either a prefabricated smooth wall garage (steel sheet) or a timber frame construction.
Both options would have a solid appearance, meaning they would be plastered. We have spoken with quite a few suppliers, and of course, each promotes their own product.
Visually, we find the timber garage a bit more attractive because it looks more substantial and does not clearly reveal the modular construction principle (joints, screws).
However, we wonder about the long-term durability. Many manufacturers of both types offer a 10-year warranty.
We live at about 600 meters (2,000 feet) above sea level, so it is consistently 5-6°C (9-11°F) cooler here, and winters are harsher and more humid. Should we expect cracks or the need for repairs with wood? Which garage type is better regarding condensation?
Does anyone have long-term experience with a timber or steel garage? Thank you very much for any feedback and insights.
We are planning to build a garage measuring 6x8m (20x26 feet). A prefabricated concrete garage is not an option for us because
a) the driveway and courtyard are already paved,
b) we require a special height (clearance height of at least 2.12m (7 feet)), and
c) it is comparatively too expensive.
Therefore, we are considering either a prefabricated smooth wall garage (steel sheet) or a timber frame construction.
Both options would have a solid appearance, meaning they would be plastered. We have spoken with quite a few suppliers, and of course, each promotes their own product.
Visually, we find the timber garage a bit more attractive because it looks more substantial and does not clearly reveal the modular construction principle (joints, screws).
However, we wonder about the long-term durability. Many manufacturers of both types offer a 10-year warranty.
We live at about 600 meters (2,000 feet) above sea level, so it is consistently 5-6°C (9-11°F) cooler here, and winters are harsher and more humid. Should we expect cracks or the need for repairs with wood? Which garage type is better regarding condensation?
Does anyone have long-term experience with a timber or steel garage? Thank you very much for any feedback and insights.
costa schrieb:
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The term “wood breathes” comes from the fact that wood can absorb and release moisture. The problem is that wood “moves,” and having too much or too little moisture is not good for it. I don’t see where this property is important for a garage since the process is very slow. Besides, breathing usually refers more to air exchange, not moisture.
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Saruss schrieb:
The problem is that wood "moves," and too much or too little moisture is not good for the wood. I don’t see where this property is important for a garage, since the process is very slow anyway. Aside from that, breathing rather refers to air exchange, not moisture.
from on the goThe point is that dead wood no longer breathes, and that simply isn’t true. No more, no less.
Wood always moves, sometimes more, sometimes less.
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toxicmolotof23 Jul 2016 14:45So does metal breathe?
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krock120023 Jul 2016 16:48Those are all nice comments! But can anyone actually contribute something relevant to the topic?!?
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