Hello,
We will soon clear the building plot, which still has a lot of material lying around. Among other things, there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of brand-new sand-lime bricks (2DF, L). I originally planned to build a carport next to the house, but considering the available materials, the idea of a solid garage for a mid-size station wagon (Passat, Insignia, etc.) is growing.
How large should I plan it, and what additional costs should I expect?
I plan to do the masonry work myself under the guidance of a professional bricklayer.
Time is not a critical factor; I see this as a hobby project...
It will not be used as living space, so no heating or special insulation is planned.
Just space for the car and a few tool cabinets, winter tires, etc., one window and a door.
I’m sure it won’t be as simple as I imagine, so I appreciate your experience and advice.
Best regards,
Ruska
We will soon clear the building plot, which still has a lot of material lying around. Among other things, there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of brand-new sand-lime bricks (2DF, L). I originally planned to build a carport next to the house, but considering the available materials, the idea of a solid garage for a mid-size station wagon (Passat, Insignia, etc.) is growing.
How large should I plan it, and what additional costs should I expect?
I plan to do the masonry work myself under the guidance of a professional bricklayer.
Time is not a critical factor; I see this as a hobby project...
It will not be used as living space, so no heating or special insulation is planned.
Just space for the car and a few tool cabinets, winter tires, etc., one window and a door.
I’m sure it won’t be as simple as I imagine, so I appreciate your experience and advice.
Best regards,
Ruska
You would need quite a lot of sand-lime bricks in 2DF for a garage, even if it is a single garage, since it would be advisable to build walls that are one brick thick (24 cm (9.5 inches)).
Assuming all the clutter would be in front of the car, with nothing to the sides, and you wanted to be able to open the front door on the driver’s side and the rear door on the passenger side at the same time, I wouldn’t want to go below a rough structure width of 301 cm (118.5 inches), which corresponds to an outside width of 349 cm (137.4 inches).
Is the garage going to be free-standing, attached on one side, or built on the property boundary on one or both sides?
The typical DIY garage builder here in the forum is not a trained construction professional, but also not a casual hobbyist.
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Assuming all the clutter would be in front of the car, with nothing to the sides, and you wanted to be able to open the front door on the driver’s side and the rear door on the passenger side at the same time, I wouldn’t want to go below a rough structure width of 301 cm (118.5 inches), which corresponds to an outside width of 349 cm (137.4 inches).
Is the garage going to be free-standing, attached on one side, or built on the property boundary on one or both sides?
The typical DIY garage builder here in the forum is not a trained construction professional, but also not a casual hobbyist.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
11ant schrieb:
Would the garage be detached, attached on one side, or on both sides along the property line?
The typical garage builder here in the forum is not a trained construction professional but also not just a hobbyist cook. I was thinking of a detached garage next to the house.
hanse987 schrieb:
What kind of roof are you planning? As simple as possible, I was thinking of a flat roof. I haven’t planned anything specific yet.
First, I want to roughly check if it’s even feasible or if I should just stick with a carport.
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