ᐅ Single-Family Home with Large Garage – Prefabricated or Masonry Construction?
Created on: 19 Oct 2020 08:37
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Hello everyone,
We are currently in the process of choosing a general contractor and are still quite uncertain specifically about the garage.
We recently visited a large prefabricated garage at a friend’s new development, and to be honest, we were quite disappointed.
It is the Kemmler large garage type IX – both visually and quality-wise, it reminds me more of a temporary shed.
Our contractor’s price for this garage is around €25,000 (about $26,700) all told. Now we are wondering what alternative options might be available.
Has anyone had experience with a masonry garage, and what are the approximate costs for that? I often read that it is about 60% more expensive, but I suspect it may not be that much higher nowadays, since prices for prefabricated garages have increased significantly.
In principle, I am simply not willing to pay 25k for such a fortress... Does anyone have alternatives?
What type of garages do you have? About 80% of new homeowners currently have prefabricated garages – probably because they are clearly more affordable than masonry garages.
What has been your experience? Also, how long-lasting are concrete prefab garages? Should I expect to deal with renovation or repair work after about 15–20 years? I believe a masonry garage would easily last 40 years or more.
We are currently in the process of choosing a general contractor and are still quite uncertain specifically about the garage.
We recently visited a large prefabricated garage at a friend’s new development, and to be honest, we were quite disappointed.
It is the Kemmler large garage type IX – both visually and quality-wise, it reminds me more of a temporary shed.
Our contractor’s price for this garage is around €25,000 (about $26,700) all told. Now we are wondering what alternative options might be available.
Has anyone had experience with a masonry garage, and what are the approximate costs for that? I often read that it is about 60% more expensive, but I suspect it may not be that much higher nowadays, since prices for prefabricated garages have increased significantly.
In principle, I am simply not willing to pay 25k for such a fortress... Does anyone have alternatives?
What type of garages do you have? About 80% of new homeowners currently have prefabricated garages – probably because they are clearly more affordable than masonry garages.
What has been your experience? Also, how long-lasting are concrete prefab garages? Should I expect to deal with renovation or repair work after about 15–20 years? I believe a masonry garage would easily last 40 years or more.
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Wanted to have two gates, one at the front and one at the back. I don’t think that’s possible there. For double garages, yes—it’s basically two single garages combined: the front garage is closed at the front and back but open on both sides; one side has the gate, and the other side connects to the rear garage, then the entire structure is rotated by 90 degrees. This setup could also work as a Janus design. For single garages built with modular construction, the common approach is that the front side consists essentially only of the gate; having a gate at the back as well would result in a lack of structural bracing.
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pagoni202020 Oct 2020 17:45Bookstar schrieb:
As always, I find the garage extremely important. That’s where I work on my mountain bikes, keep my classic car, and have my workshop. I’m happy to spend money on it.Of course, that is a completely different use and more like a living space where I pursue my hobby; so I want it to be nicely done. In such a case, I recommend Gerhard Polt’s “Garage” monologue, which describes this kind of use in detail.pagoni2020 schrieb:
In such a case, I like to recommend Gerhard Polt’s Garage monologue, where such a usage is described in detail. Yes, a large garage is of course not comparable to a standard garage.
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pagoni202020 Oct 2020 17:5511ant schrieb:
Yes, a GARRRAASCHE of course can’t be compared to an ordinary, plain garage *LOL*.......provided it was designed by master architect Toni Bachmeier
When I look at the prefabricated garages in our neighborhood—about five to six years old—they seem durable on one hand, but the exterior render leaves a lot to be desired. In contrast, our masonry and plastered garages—constructed identically to the house—still look like new. I would still choose a prefabricated garage, but only with an upgraded facade.
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immermehr20 Oct 2020 19:19Golfi90 schrieb:
Our white-plastered precast concrete garage (2.85 x 7 m (9.35 x 23 ft)) with a Hörmann sectional door and concealed electrical wiring cost €8,000.
Two of these side by side (with wall openings!) then comes to about €17,000 including delivery and installation.
Strip foundations (then 2 x 5.7 m (18.7 ft)) would be an additional cost...
Just to give you a comparison. How long ago was that? I received an offer last year for 2 garages, each 3 x 6 m (9.8 x 19.7 ft). Price: just under €20,000.