Hello everyone,
I’m new here and starting my first topic. I’ve read through some other discussions but haven’t found anything concrete regarding my current question.
My partner and I are planning to build a new house with a solid construction company this year. Contracts are signed, and soon we’ll have the planning meeting with the architect.
Right now, I’m concerned about the topic of prefab garages. I’ve already obtained several quotes (there are so many providers) and, as a layperson, I’m uncertain if I’ve considered everything and have a couple of questions.
What should I pay attention to in the quotes besides our special requests (sectional door with electric opener, extra door, and electrical package including lighting and sockets)?
I always ask for a quote for the foundation too, and I read that if the garage is attached directly to the house (like in our case), connection strips are required (I believe to seal between the house and garage?).
The house is a new build and will be plastered. Is it even possible to build the garage right next to it immediately, or does the plaster need a longer drying time first? If yes, how long approximately?
Also, we already have a few offers. One stands out because of the price (significantly cheaper), but it’s not made of concrete, and I can’t assess the quality at all. The offer states:
"Made from band-galvanized trapezoidal sheets and galvanized steel construction. The galvanized roof trapezoidal sheets have a double-sided aluminum-zinc coating, including connection and fastening materials. Partitioned walls!"
Also,
"4-sided parapet cladding
Finish: Coated"
I hope this isn’t too much, and maybe someone has some tips or an assessment for me.
Thanks in advance!
I’m new here and starting my first topic. I’ve read through some other discussions but haven’t found anything concrete regarding my current question.
My partner and I are planning to build a new house with a solid construction company this year. Contracts are signed, and soon we’ll have the planning meeting with the architect.
Right now, I’m concerned about the topic of prefab garages. I’ve already obtained several quotes (there are so many providers) and, as a layperson, I’m uncertain if I’ve considered everything and have a couple of questions.
What should I pay attention to in the quotes besides our special requests (sectional door with electric opener, extra door, and electrical package including lighting and sockets)?
I always ask for a quote for the foundation too, and I read that if the garage is attached directly to the house (like in our case), connection strips are required (I believe to seal between the house and garage?).
The house is a new build and will be plastered. Is it even possible to build the garage right next to it immediately, or does the plaster need a longer drying time first? If yes, how long approximately?
Also, we already have a few offers. One stands out because of the price (significantly cheaper), but it’s not made of concrete, and I can’t assess the quality at all. The offer states:
"Made from band-galvanized trapezoidal sheets and galvanized steel construction. The galvanized roof trapezoidal sheets have a double-sided aluminum-zinc coating, including connection and fastening materials. Partitioned walls!"
Also,
"4-sided parapet cladding
Finish: Coated"
I hope this isn’t too much, and maybe someone has some tips or an assessment for me.
Thanks in advance!
guckuck2 schrieb:
No, the prefabricated garages are noticeably cheaper.
But you get what you pay for. They don't look good, the pictures here prove it. They just look like plastered garages?! What’s the problem? And if you want, you can even add brick cladding to them?!
Golfi90 schrieb:
They just look like rendered garages?! What’s the problem? And if you want, you can even add brick cladding?! They look like containers covered with spray render, which is basically what they are. And that’s visible.
Of course, you can upgrade them, for example with better plaster or even brick cladding, as you suggest.
In practice, however, this is rarely done; they usually look like something from a trailer park or a garage backyard.
Sorry, that’s just my personal opinion, but these things devalue any property. Creepy.
Why settle for wishful thinking? A 6x6m (20x20 ft) unit is feasible with own labor, but fully plastered with door and gate, more solid, costs around 15-17k, but that was 3-4 years ago.
Otherwise, ask Oleg. He’s coming Saturday and will finish it quickly. But be careful about poor workmanship.
PS: When drilling into the prefabricated garage, be careful or you’ll end up with a hole. Concrete tends to break out on the backside.
Otherwise, ask Oleg. He’s coming Saturday and will finish it quickly. But be careful about poor workmanship.
PS: When drilling into the prefabricated garage, be careful or you’ll end up with a hole. Concrete tends to break out on the backside.
Can the sealing strip between the house and the garage be glued to the facade on a prefabricated house, or does it necessarily have to be screwed in place?
What is the approximate cost for this sealing strip including installation? Neither the house builder nor the garage manufacturer want to do it.
Thanks and best regards.
What is the approximate cost for this sealing strip including installation? Neither the house builder nor the garage manufacturer want to do it.
Thanks and best regards.
This is glued here with MS polymer adhesive. It is an angle profile made of galvanized steel. Who is responsible for the parapet? Plumber, roofer, or metalworker? That person should glue the angle profile in place. It doesn’t cost much—about an hour of labor and some materials.
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