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.
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Reini12349 Sep 2020 15:08@tomtom79
Although this is already 4 years old, I am still interested in your garage offer. After more than 170 posts, you still can’t send a private message here.
Although this is already 4 years old, I am still interested in your garage offer. After more than 170 posts, you still can’t send a private message here.
Reini1234 schrieb:
After more than 170 posts, you still can’t send a private message here Oh.
I just tried to send you a test conversation. My last information was that 150 posts (for both sender and receiver) would be enough. It’s not in my outbox, and I guess you didn’t receive it either :-(
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hampshire9 Sep 2020 16:26If you have properly seasoned wood, there won’t be any problems. After all, you’re not going to waterproof the garage like the house. Take a look at old barns in high-altitude areas – they last "forever" too.
If you plaster the whole structure, expect some cracking in the plaster during the initial period. Using the exterior wall of the house as part of the garage structure will save you a significant amount of materials.
If you plaster the whole structure, expect some cracking in the plaster during the initial period. Using the exterior wall of the house as part of the garage structure will save you a significant amount of materials.
That was a long time ago, but I definitely still have the email.
I even have three quotes from different providers.
Here is a screenshot
The strip foundation cost an extra 1500 euros.
You can build it yourself for about 500 euros.
Hansebeton was also quite affordable.
And Sibau as well.
Despite everything, we had a wall built with a lot of effort back then.
Turnkey with external plaster for around 16,000 euros.
I even have three quotes from different providers.
Here is a screenshot
The strip foundation cost an extra 1500 euros.
You can build it yourself for about 500 euros.
Hansebeton was also quite affordable.
And Sibau as well.
Despite everything, we had a wall built with a lot of effort back then.
Turnkey with external plaster for around 16,000 euros.