Hello,
I would appreciate practical advice on the recommended garage size for the following setup:
- 1 vehicle
- 4 bicycles, 1 Croozer trailer
- Various small scooters and similar items for the children
- 1 charcoal grill
- Lawn mower
- Garden tools
Attached you will see the canopy between the house and the garage that we are considering. This space could also occasionally accommodate a second vehicle, store the bikes during the day, hold a folding table and bench set for barbecue evenings when the weather is bad, and so on.
What size would you recommend? Ideally, the back part of the garage would be somewhat separated for bikes and similar items. A side door here would make it easier to move the bikes in and out without having to squeeze past the car.
So far, we have received offers for garages sized 6 x 4 meters (20 x 13 feet) and 3 x 7 meters (10 x 23 feet).
Thank you for your opinions!
I would appreciate practical advice on the recommended garage size for the following setup:
- 1 vehicle
- 4 bicycles, 1 Croozer trailer
- Various small scooters and similar items for the children
- 1 charcoal grill
- Lawn mower
- Garden tools
Attached you will see the canopy between the house and the garage that we are considering. This space could also occasionally accommodate a second vehicle, store the bikes during the day, hold a folding table and bench set for barbecue evenings when the weather is bad, and so on.
What size would you recommend? Ideally, the back part of the garage would be somewhat separated for bikes and similar items. A side door here would make it easier to move the bikes in and out without having to squeeze past the car.
So far, we have received offers for garages sized 6 x 4 meters (20 x 13 feet) and 3 x 7 meters (10 x 23 feet).
Thank you for your opinions!
T
toxicmolotof6 Apr 2016 18:57I don't think you would be happy with 3x7 meters (10x23 feet). Four wheels and the Croozer alone already need 3x3 meters (10x10 feet), and even then it will be a tight maneuver.
It’s better to go with 4x6 meters (13x20 feet) and arrange the wheels and equipment diagonally on the sides.
Or just build two garages, although that might be a bit of a luxury.
Have some fun and use stones and ropes to mark out the interior dimensions of the garage shapes, then try to fit everything inside. And keep in mind that there will be walls...
It’s better to go with 4x6 meters (13x20 feet) and arrange the wheels and equipment diagonally on the sides.
Or just build two garages, although that might be a bit of a luxury.
Have some fun and use stones and ropes to mark out the interior dimensions of the garage shapes, then try to fit everything inside. And keep in mind that there will be walls...
Thank you for your opinion!
Staking out is a good idea; we will try that in the garden.
Generally, I wonder: does it really have to be masonry? I still don’t quite see the point in paying a significantly higher amount for a masonry garage... prefab garages are not that bad, after all, are they?
Staking out is a good idea; we will try that in the garden.
Generally, I wonder: does it really have to be masonry? I still don’t quite see the point in paying a significantly higher amount for a masonry garage... prefab garages are not that bad, after all, are they?
B
Bieber08156 Apr 2016 21:51Dan8070 schrieb:
what garage size is recommended for the following situation: We have a more or less similar situation and have planned 3 prefabricated garages, each 3 m x 6 m (10 ft x 20 ft). Two of them will be side by side in front without a dividing wall, and one will be placed crosswise behind them with a door to the garden and a passage to and from the front section. We’ll see if this will be sufficient. I’m already considering an additional garden shed since there is no basement.
3 x 7 meters (10 x 23 feet) basically only fits the car in the front – if your car is 5 meters (16 feet) long, that leaves 3 x 2 meters (10 x 6.5 feet) for equipment – it gets tight there.
With 6 x 4 meters (20 x 13 feet), you might be able to place something next to the car – it also depends on whether you can always drive straight in or need space to park. However, there is not much space in front of the car.
We have a wooden garage (self-built) – an advantage is that it can be built higher and you can store things under the ceiling – my tires, bike racks, wood, etc. are all hanging from the ceiling.
With 6 x 4 meters (20 x 13 feet), you might be able to place something next to the car – it also depends on whether you can always drive straight in or need space to park. However, there is not much space in front of the car.
We have a wooden garage (self-built) – an advantage is that it can be built higher and you can store things under the ceiling – my tires, bike racks, wood, etc. are all hanging from the ceiling.