For car enthusiasts, the garage is a holy of holies. Some people spend more time there than at home. This is not just a place where the car is parked, but a workshop with all the necessary tools and materials. In addition, there are flammable materials in the garage, so it is important to think about how to arrange the inside of the garage with your own hands.
There is an opinion that the arrangement inside does not play any role. But if the garage is not properly equipped, the operation of the garage becomes more difficult, the service life of the vehicle is reduced, and the likelihood of ignition inside increases.
That is why it is so important to find out the answer to the question of how to arrange the inside of a garage. We will consider the entire arrangement process from “A” to “Z” in order to organize the space conveniently and correctly. Then staying in the garage will be even more comfortable.
Garage arrangement - basic requirements
Car storage plays an important role in its preservation. The design protects it from rain, snow, wind, criminals and other negative factors. In order for the vehicle to serve for a long time, the garage must maintain optimal levels of humidity and temperature. Russia is famous for its frosts in winter. This is taken into account during arrangement.
In addition, the owner also needs a clean and comfortable room, where the friend has everything she needs. Tools, workbenches, winter tires, gasoline, oil, etc. are stored inside. All this needs space and proper arrangement. And putting it in the aisle is not an option. Therefore, the room is zoned.
It is clear that this is an incomplete list of arrangement tips. It all also depends on the owner’s personal preferences when arranging the garage. But the basics remain the same. We will look at the arrangement this way:
- Decorating the walls of the room.
- Correct zoning of the garage.
- Arrangement of shelves and racks.
- Arrangement of an inspection pit.
- Additional equipment in the garage.
- Arrangement of lighting and ventilation inside.
Thanks to this, your garage will be transformed, it will be safe, comfortable and convenient. Before arranging the garage, let's consider the features of its interior decoration.
Room ventilation
Ventilation must be provided in the garage so that the odors of oil, rubber, exhaust gases and gasoline disappear.
To do this, you can purchase special equipment, or you can do the ventilation yourself by installing blowing devices in the holes. Ventilation of the inspection pit is done separately.
Let's do the interior decoration
This room cannot be called safe. It's all about the flammable materials inside. Welding work is often carried out in the garage, and sparks will be fatal. That’s why before you start arranging it, it’s important to pay attention to the finishing materials of the garage.
They have a number of requirements:
- products must not be flammable;
- their resistance to mechanical damage is important;
- materials are selected that are not afraid of dirt and are easy to clean;
- resistant to aggressive substances.
When arranging it, it is recommended to choose exactly such materials. Otherwise, the garage will be dirty, greasy and will constantly smell bad inside. It is clear that not all finishing materials meet these requirements. Quite popular in the arrangement are plaster walls, lining and ceramic tiles.
Stage of preparation of tools and materials
Devices for arranging a garage are selected taking into account the assigned tasks. Typically, finishing a room requires:
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- roulette;
- pencil.
If you plan to work with metal structures, you will need a welding machine and an angle grinder. For wood, it is recommended to prepare a saw or jigsaw.
When choosing materials, it is recommended to give preference to those that:
- do not burn;
- tolerate mechanical damage;
- resistant to aggressive environments.
To achieve the specified characteristics, workbenches and other items installed inside the box are additionally treated with appropriate compounds.
Plaster for garage walls
A simple and at the same time effective finishing option. With its help, all surface imperfections are hidden. And thanks to the wide range, you can choose the ideal option that is not afraid of fire and moisture. The room will not only be protected, but also beautiful.
After the work, the plaster is covered with facade paint. This will further protect the surface. Then the material will not crumble and crack over time.
Recycling point
Instead of throwing water bottles and cardboard boxes in the corner of the garage, build a quick and easy recycling station for the whole family. It can be built using plastic boxes and boxes with inscriptions, which allow you to sort waste into plastic and iron.
We have presented to your attention an interesting and extraordinary selection of conceptual ideas and creative solutions for organizing a garage space in an unusual house.
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Lining
Lining is widely used in the northern parts of the country. Why? With it, the garage can be insulated by placing sheets of foam plastic or mineral wool in the lining frame. At the end, the surface of the walls is sheathed with lining sheets. But when arranging the interior, it is not simple lining that is used, but façade lining made of polyvinyl chloride.
The advantage of the material is that it is not afraid of moisture and fire. Among the disadvantages of such lining, we note its average strength. If you hit the wall hard, the panel will crack or become deformed. As a result, a replacement is needed.
Photo reports about construction
Not all construction processes can be understood by simply reading about them, but with drawings or photographs everything becomes much clearer. Many questions arise when building frame garages, since these structures are less expensive and are built much faster.
Wooden frame garage
The garage dimensions are 4x6.5 meters, plus a gazebo measuring 4x2 meters. All building materials were delivered in advance, treated with an antiseptic and stacked to dry.
Materials for the construction of a frame garage
A columnar type of foundation was used as a foundation. Using a hand drill, holes with a diameter of 35 centimeters were made to a depth of one and a half meters. As formwork, sleeves made of roofing felt were used, into which 3 rods of reinforcement were inserted, after which the sleeves were filled with concrete.
Concrete piles using drilled-rammed technology
After a couple of weeks, when the concrete is almost completely mature, you can begin to build the walls, starting with the bottom frame, using wooden beams measuring 150x100 mm. On the side where the gate is supposed to be installed, the beams are not laid.
It should be said right away that in this case the idea with reinforcement is not entirely correct, since it is problematic to fasten it to the lower trim. In this option, we had to use anchors that were fixed in concrete.
Bottom harness
The next stage is the installation of racks, which are installed in increments of one and a half meters above each foundation column. The racks are installed strictly vertically, starting from the corners. Each post is fixed using temporary bevels, which are secured with nails. All racks must be level, both vertically and in a plane. The posts are secured with nails and then reinforced with metal mounting plates.
To prevent the loose ends from moving apart, it is better to fasten them with a board (temporarily, of course).
Vertical racks
Having installed all the racks, you can fasten the logs, which will add rigidity to the entire structure, since the next stage is associated with the installation of the upper trim.
Top harness in place
To provide greater rigidity, it is better to install additional intermediate posts with jibs.
We continue to assemble the garage frame
When the beams and racks are mounted and securely connected to each other, proceed to the installation of the rafter system. The roof is of a sloping type, and is also temporary, since this is the first building on the site, and in the future it is planned to build a house next to the garage.
View from the other side
After assembling the required number of trusses on the ground, they are installed on the top frame, secured with boards on both sides. The trusses are then fixed in the correct position using nails and reinforced using metal angles secured with self-tapping screws.
Assembling the rafters
The rafters should be installed strictly vertically so that expanding loads do not occur, otherwise the roof may move (deform).
Installing rafters on the roof
Rafters from below
The next stage is installation of the sheathing, for which a 40x150 mm board is used. It can be mounted in increments of 400 mm.
Lathing, on non-roofing material
Finally, corrugated sheeting is installed and attached to the sheathing.
Roofing sheeting on the garage roof
When the roof is ready, construction of the garage continues with strengthening the gate area. To do this, the beams should be secured at the top and sides of the opening.
At the same time, they began to design the gate area
Since it is planned to install up and over gates, a special frame - a guide - should be welded inside the garage. For this, a profile pipe measuring 25x50 mm is used, from which the gate frame is also welded taking into account the size of the opening, as well as with a small gap.
Up and Over Door Frames
After completing all the preparatory work, they begin to sheath the frame using DSP boards. Sheets are easily processed using a grinder with a diamond wheel installed. It should be said right away that there is a lot of dust.
They brought the DSP
DSP sheets are attached with a gap of about 10 mm so that they can expand or contract depending on temperature and humidity.
Sheathing has begun
Sheathing continues
View from the gazebo
This is an already installed gate
Despite the fact that there is still a lot of work, you can park your car in the garage, and you can drink tea in the gazebo.
Ceramic tile
This is a more labor-intensive option. And the cost of tiles is high. But the coverage is:
- durable;
- beautiful;
- moisture resistant;
- fireproof;
- practical.
Removing stains from tiles is quite easy. It does not absorb odors and all financial costs will be recouped. The service life is at least 10 years. Just right for decorating inside.
Note! The walls of the garage do not need protection from mechanical damage as much as the floor. It is he who takes the main load.
It is irrational to make a floor from ceramic tiles. Rubber tiles are much better suited. It is moisture resistant and not afraid of falling objects.
Gates
“Sectional structures can be considered the most suitable for arranging a modern garage”
This structural element is important in arranging a garage not only from the point of view of ease of entry, but also in terms of heat conservation, as well as protection from unwanted intrusions.
automatic gates
Garage doors can have various design features. The cheapest solution is conventional swing models. For sliding gates, the doors work identically to wardrobe doors. Lift-and-turn views are opened by lifting the sash leaf towards the garage ceiling.
The most suitable for arranging a modern garage are sectional structures, in which the shutters can be refracted like an accordion, and roller shutters made of aluminum, which resemble roller shutters and function on the same principle.
gates with frosted glass coating
Zoning of the site
Any room requires high-quality zoning: kitchen, children's room, living room, bedroom. The garage is no exception. The main task is to determine personal areas for work. They are different for everyone. Once you've identified them, you've done half the work. All that remains is to implement the plan and be amazed at how much space was created after the arrangement. What could these zones be?
- Passage area. The peculiarity of this site is that it must always be free. When arranging it, you need to understand: no unnecessary things that interfere with the passage in the garage. The maximum that can be left there is things required at the exit. We are talking about shoes, outerwear, bags and keys.
- Easy access site. Everyday little things that are constantly needed should be left there. This could be pet food, recyclables or canned goods. Some people store food for the week in the garage.
- An area for long, tall and thin items. An ideal place for shovels, rakes, brooms, mops and other oversized tools for cleaning the area, garage.
- Area for large items. Such inconvenient tools that you rarely use should be placed in a place where they will not block the car's passage from the garage and your passage. The optimal place is the mezzanine. Some people hang them from the ceiling. These could be decorative items, winter tires, skis, and tourism equipment.
- An area for things that are used most often. Here, on the contrary, such things should always be at hand. In winter, this is a shovel for removing snow and a broom. A pump, seasonal equipment and similar things are constantly required. Everyone decides for themselves what they use most often.
- The last zone is your workplace. It depends on what you like to do and what your hobby is. This could be a woodworking corner, a car service workshop, a gardener's corner, etc. Here you need a workbench for work, convenient cabinets for storing keys and other tools.
In the photo below you can see the furnished room inside, according to our recommendations. This is one of the options for decorating a garage with work areas.
Having determined what and where you will have in the garage, you can begin to figure out how to equip the garage with your own hands.
DIY garage compressor
A compressor is needed in any garage. And, by the way, this is not the most difficult homemade product for the garage. A low-power compressor for the garage for inflating tires and other small jobs can be made with your own hands from auxiliary materials. For example, from a compressor from a refrigerator. For this you will need:
- refrigerator compressor;
- a sealed cylinder with thick walls (you can use a fire extinguisher flask or a small gas cylinder);
- safety valve 8 atm;
- pressure gauge;
- fitting;
- oxygen hoses with couplings (select the length based on the size of your spare parts);
- base for the compressor - a thick board or piece of plywood will do.
In order not to pump any nasty stuff into the tires, it is advisable to also install a filter to separate oils, dust and other contaminants. The diagram of a homemade compressor is shown in the photo.
Homemade compressor diagram
The compressor must have a starting device. We plug it into the network, see which tube the air is sucked into, and mark it. You can put a car filter on it - clean air will be pumped in.
We assemble an oil separator receiver from a cylinder and a safety valve. To do this, we cut two fittings into the cylinder - for air inlet and outlet. We place a safety valve on the inlet hole and connect the compressor outlet to it using an oxygen hose.
Homemade compressor for the garage based on a compressor from a refrigerator
We install another automobile oil filter at the outlet of the oil separator receiver to completely remove the oil. We connect the filter to the pressure gauge, and from it comes a hose, which is connected to the tire through the appropriate adapter.
Assembly is complete. But in order to carry this device comfortably, everything needs to be secured in some way. You can weld the frame to size, attach wheels and a handle for easy transportation. One of the compressor options for inflating wheels is described in the video. There is no receiver, but its functions are performed by an oil filter. You can do it this way, but with a receiver the design is more reliable.
Since the compressor in the refrigerator is low-power, it may take a long time to inflate the tires. You can make it more powerful by installing two compressors that will start simultaneously. Accordingly, the pressure will build up twice as fast. But such an installation requires a more robust security group. Such homemade products require a little more equipment, since the circuit is still more complicated.
We install racks and shelves inside
Shelves and racks are ideal tools for creating additional space inside the garage where you can store a variety of things. But to install them, you will need to free up some space inside. The compaction technique is suitable.
Shelves and racks are installed in those areas of the garage where they will not interfere with movement. There is one more trick when arranging shelves: they can be hung above a table, workbench, window or rack. At the same time, it is important to understand that it is not worth compacting the garage too much. The optimal free distance to the car on both sides is exactly 1 m. But the working area is chosen to be a wall distant from the garage door. It is she who is forced by consumables, work equipment and tools. There is space for a workbench, compressor and charger.
The more shelves on the wall, the better. If it is not possible to place them, mounting hooks are used. It is enough to install them along the walls. A tool cabinet near the shelves would be useful. And in order not to litter the garage with things and not search for them later, it is recommended to make hangers. This is the right setup.
Note! The garage has a dead zone. This is the space above the car.
There you can make hanging shelves and racks. Some people store skis, gardening tools and similar things in them. All that remains is to secure everything well so that things do not fall on the car.
How to arrange the inside of a garage with your own hands? The photo shows how to implement the idea using racks and shelves.
Useful homemade products for the garage
There are a large number of options for ideas that simplify and increase the convenience of using a garage. This could be a homemade clock, a seating area made from a metal barrel, or non-standard storage devices.
Among the interesting options for placing items inside the garage, it should be noted that there are mounted structures for wheels (tires). For this purpose, profiles and corners, sheets of plywood with wire and more are used. Also suitable for storing items is a hanging structure made of guides, onto which plastic organizers are then hung.
You can create useful crafts at home from scrap materials. It is only important to decide what such products are intended for.
Construction of an inspection pit
The presence of an inspection hole depends on the conditions. If you have never repaired a car yourself, but go to a car repair shop, then you do not need it. Some have a public overpass near the garage, which also eliminates the need for a pit. Otherwise, this is a useful part of the garage.
Only when installing it is it important to follow some rules. For example, the walls of a pit and its bottom are concreted with a waterproofing agent added to the solution, since the pit is a source of dampness. The edges of the structure are reinforced with metal corners. It will be convenient to lay shields, grates or boards covering the pit on the bottom.
It is important to provide a drainage well in the corner to collect water. It gets inside in different ways. This includes condensation in the garage, roof leaks, and moisture from the car itself after driving. The size of the well should allow the bucket to fit freely. This makes scooping out the liquid easier. All that remains is to cover the well with a grate.
In order not to rise from the pit while working and to conveniently store tools, make a niche in the wall for them. Since the pit is dark, lamps will not be superfluous. The pit can also be used as a cellar or warehouse. It is not always used, so put old wheels and small equipment there for repair work.
Choosing a location for a garage
First of all, you need to decide on the location of this building. Firstly, the location of the garage should be convenient, and secondly, this building should fit into the overall style and be in harmony with other buildings located on the site. The garage can be located separately from other buildings or serve as an addition to any building.
- Detached garage . Quite often, owners use this option, especially if the house has already been built, although a garage can be attached to the house at any time.
- A garage that is part of some kind of building . A garage can be attached to a house or other outbuilding, and the garage is built together with the construction of a house or outbuilding, as well as after the construction of buildings.
As a rule, the garage is located separately from other buildings if it is being built independently, especially since the car appears a little later, when the issue of housing has been resolved. In addition, building a garage separately does not require too much money, and from a technical point of view it is much simpler. When choosing a site, it is necessary to take into account that the garage should be located at a distance of 1 meter from the neighboring site, and the entrance to the garage should be located at a distance of 10 meters from the windows of the neighbor’s house. The distance to the nearest residential building, if it is built from fire-hazardous materials, must be at least 15 meters and at least 9 meters if it is built from non-combustible materials.
The gate opens directly onto the street - one of the good options
Interior arrangement: ventilation system and lighting
To make the garage safe and comfortable, ventilation is taken into account when arranging it. Moreover, it can be natural or forced. This will remove harmful and unpleasant odors and moisture. It will be less dusty, fresh and clean inside. The simplest option for arranging a ventilation system is natural. The arrangement diagram is visible in this photo.
As for lighting, it should be combined. The room requires at least one window on either side. It will become a source of natural light. Since there will be little of it, artificial lighting will be required. It is not enough to make it general; it is recommended to install lamps for the work area.
Organizing the space
For convenience and maintaining order in the garage, you simply need shelves, drawers, racks, and cabinets. This is necessary so that you can find the right bolt or key at any time.
Consider a small garage. It is best to completely use the walls to place tools. To do this, you can use hanging shelves in the garage, build a wall-mounted stand for screwdrivers, attach magnetic strips and hooks.
For a garage where there is a lot of space, you can provide drawers and cabinets. Be sure to build a shelving unit for your garage. It can be made from a metal skeleton of any desired size.
Organizing and maintaining order in the garage
Making the garage functional and equipping it inside is one thing, but the comfort of the room is also important. Staying in a place that looks like a landfill is not very pleasant. This means that, having arranged the space inside, you need to maintain this order. If there is always a mess on the shelf with tools, you can hide it with a screen.
Although the garage is a work space, color schemes play a big role in the arrangement. Staying for a long time in a room where bright and toxic colors predominate will not work. Therefore, the color chosen is calm. Light colors will not only help you get ready for work, but will also expand the room.
There is one arrangement trick that concerns shelving and tables. They need legs with a minimum clearance of 15 cm from the floor. And holes are made on the shelves themselves. They will help to easily sweep dust and debris down and also serve as ventilation.
A video on how to arrange the inside of a garage with your own hands will help you with your work.
Garage storage system
We all know how difficult it is to keep your workspace in order. Sometimes a master gets so carried away by his work that he simply puts the unnecessary tool aside and continues to work. Gradually, a landfill forms in the garage. Cabinets, racks and pegboards in your garage will help solve this problem.
If everything is clear with boxes and shelving, then it’s worth talking about pegboards in more detail, because they will become indispensable assistants in arranging a workshop in the garage. A pegboard is a board with many holes that is mounted on the wall. You can insert a wooden peg into each of the holes and hang the tool on it.
There are also metal pegboards with a magnetized surface. You can attach screwdrivers, hammers and other iron tools to them.
Such boards save a lot of space because... they can be hung between cabinets or just above the work surface. In addition, they will speed up your work because... all the tools will be in plain sight and you won’t even need to take them out of the drawer, just extend your hand.
It is still better to store complex or small parts in table drawers with compartments or special transparent containers with a lid that can be placed on open shelves.
Let's sum it up
If you don't want your garage to look like a junkyard or become chaotic, these garage staging tips will help you set up your garage the right way. This way you will make it functional, safe, comfortable and convenient. There will always be order inside, the tools will be at hand, and you will always know where they are. Now you know how to arrange a garage with your own hands. And photos will help bring your ideas to life. Good luck in your landscaping endeavors!
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Patch panel or board
Of course, you can always put in a perforated board where you can easily add some new hooks and organize your home decor in a new way. Plus, this organizational idea can act as a “makeover” for a garage wall! Tips and recommendations for using this multifunctional device can be found on the Internet portal Small Interiors .
Dimensions and designs
First you need to decide for what purposes the garage will be used. If this is only a parking place, the dimensions can be made back to back - add a meter in length and width to the dimensions of the car. This is enough for a parking space. If repair work will also be carried out in the garage, a lift or inspection hole, a bunch of equipment and spare parts will be needed, then the dimensions should be larger. It is advisable to leave at least a meter on the sides and the same amount in front. Half a meter is still enough at the back. If the garage is used as a workshop or as a club, the dimensions can be even larger. The only limitations are the available space and the construction budget.
With or without pit
The most important thing is to decide whether you will make a hole or not. How and what kind of foundation you will make depends on this. You can make a basement under the garage, and the hole will be the “entrance” or only part of the occupied space. The option is attractive, but expensive and requires large volumes of excavation work.
See how to make a viewing hole in the garage here.
The second option is more economical: only a hole 1.8-2 meters deep and about 1 meter wide. The width is optimal, but the height depends on height and it is better to choose this parameter individually: the depth should be 15-20 cm greater than your height. The length of the pit is about 2 m. This is enough to inspect any passenger car.
An example of the construction of an inspection pit
It is even easier to implement a floor in a garage without a pit. Then the monolithic slab is simply poured without any complications.
Garage foundation
The foundation for a garage without a pit can be anything, be it strip or pile-grillage. Another issue is that you will still have to fill the floor. And if so, then it’s easier to make a monolithic reinforced slab right away and not make the foundation first and then the floor.
Tape - monolithic and prefabricated
If you decide to make a strip foundation, and the soil is heaving and the groundwater level is high, you need to make it below the freezing depth of the soil. In the Middle Zone it is approximately 1.7-1.9 meters. A trench is dug to this depth and formwork is installed (the width of the tape is no less than the thickness of the walls). A frame made of reinforcement is laid in it and the whole thing is filled with concrete. After the concrete reaches 50% strength, the formwork is removed and you can begin pouring the floor in the garage.
Strip foundation ready for pouring concrete
In the case of sand and the absence of nearby underground water, a prefabricated strip foundation or a shallow strip foundation is made for garages (the height of the strip is about 40-50 cm). A prefabricated foundation is built from prefabricated blocks. The blocks are connected using mortar, and the rows are reinforced by laying them with rods with a diameter of 10-14 mm (depending on the soil, wall material and number of storeys of the garage). But such foundations normally stand only on soils that are not prone to heaving: sand and sandy loam, and with a low groundwater level.
Another option is to make the tape level with the ground and cover it with reinforced concrete slabs. This option is also good on sandy soils.
You can read more about strip foundations and their types here.
Pile or pile-grillage
An economical foundation, which for some reason is rarely used for garages. Pile in its pure form is not very suitable for a garage - the floor turns out to be raised above the ground, but if you make a drive in, you can use it. It and the pile-grillage with a low grillage are an excellent option for heaving soils (clay, loams with a high groundwater level).
The pile is connected to the grillage - this is a pile-grillage foundation
When making a pile-grillage, a shallow foundation pit is dug around the perimeter in the form of a ribbon (about 40-50 cm deep). In it, wells are drilled in increments of 1.5-2 meters below the freezing depth of the soil, and formwork (a plastic pipe or rolled roofing material) is inserted into them. Three or four reinforcement bars with an outlet of 70 cm are placed inside the formwork and filled with concrete. Then they place the formwork on the tape and knit a reinforcement frame for the tape, connecting it with the outlets of the pile reinforcement. And it is also filled with concrete.
You can read more about pile-roaster foundations here, and this article describes TISE piles.
Monolithic slab
A monolithic reinforced concrete slab is suitable for any type of soil. Along the perimeter it is made larger than the size of the garage by at least 30 cm. The soil is removed by digging a pit 40-45 cm deep. The bottom is leveled and a layer of gravel is poured. Its thickness is about 20-25 cm. The gravel is compacted well, using a vibrating plate if possible.
Formwork is placed around the perimeter, reinforcement is placed on the compacted bedding in increments of 15-20 cm (lengthwise and crosswise, creating a cage). They usually use 10-14 mm in diameter, two tiers of reinforcement, the distance between which is about 20 cm. All this is filled with concrete grade M 250 - M 300.
Both the floor and the foundation
What to make walls from
Most often, the walls in the garage are made of building blocks. It can be cellular concrete (foam block and gas block), or maybe with a filler made of slag or expanded clay. They are good because they themselves are warm and there are no problems with subsequent heating of the garage: a small stove is enough to heat the air to normal temperatures. True, with such a choice, exterior finishing is necessary. As a rule, it is made the same as on the house or as similar as possible.
The second popular technology for constructing garage walls is frame. The frame is made of a metal profile pipe or a wooden beam impregnated with fire retardants (flammability-reducing additives). The sheathing can be anything from sheet metal to siding (on metal), lining, imitation timber, plywood (moisture resistant) or OSB. Yes, some materials are flammable and cannot be called reliable, but if you need a cheap garage, for example for a summer house, and only as a temporary parking lot, then why not.
Read about wood frame construction here, and this article describes metal frame technologies.
Types of roof
The easiest and most economical way is to make a flat roof with a slope of several degrees. For the Middle Strip, the minimum slope is 8°, but at least 10-12° is better - the snow melts better.
In the case of a detached garage, the front wall is made higher and all precipitation flows/crumbles back. This must be kept in mind and not place any objects or buildings there. If the garage is attached to the wall of an existing building, the slope is made away from the house.
An example of a gable roof rafter system
The disadvantage of a pitched roof for a garage is that there is no attic. Pros: simple device and low cost. Another positive point concerns the improvements: then it will be possible to build an attic floor above the garage.
A gable roof is more difficult to implement: it requires assembly of the rafter system and more roofing material is required. But - there is an attic and the appearance is more “civilized”. Quite often you can see an attic floor above the garage. The room can be used as a guest house. The costs of arranging an attic, of course, are higher than for the construction of a conventional gable roof, but in addition a decent area is obtained.
The manufacture of a gable roof is described here (photo report), read about the construction of mansard roofs here.
Gates
Garage gates can be swing, sliding, or lifting. Swing ones are the simplest and most familiar to everyone. If desired, they can be automated (as you can read here).
Sliding gates can be made if the exit from the garage is in the same plane as the fence, and there is a free section of wall nearby that is 1.5 meters longer than the width of the gate. What makes them good is that they are easier to dig up in winter.
Gates with a lifting mechanism are perhaps the most convenient, but also the most expensive. In the simplest version, you can install roller shutters. If you take non-automated ones, they are unlikely to be too expensive. Roller shutter bars are made of thicker metal and can be any color.
If you want automation, they install pneumatic lifts that lift the entire sash. In this case, you immediately need to develop the door opening and the garage structure itself, taking into account the operation of such a mechanism. Sectional models are more convenient in this sense. When folded, they take up less space. But they all cost a decent amount, although they are certainly convenient.
Interior decoration
The type of decoration of the interior walls of the garage largely depends on the material of the walls. If these are building blocks, then the walls are most often plastered. Some people don’t pay much attention to beauty and leave it as it is. But in the case of some blocks, it is better to plaster them (non-autoclaved cellular concrete, for example, or shell stone with limestone) to protect them from high humidity.
Plaster is the best finish
Frame garages are often lined with plywood on the inside. If the garage will have constant heating, you can use any one; if it will be heated occasionally, or not at all, then you need a moisture-resistant one. You can make the cladding with any sheet material - gypsum board, for example.
You can read more about frame construction technology here.
What you need for work
A workbench and shelves for tools and chemicals are mandatory equipment for a garage.
Equipment for the garage inside will require materials to equip shelves and racks. As available materials, take boards, pieces of thick plywood (from 10 mm), OSB sheets. Metal corners and channels will come in handy.
Tools for making fixtures:
- electric drill, grinder, screwdriver;
- nozzles for grinding, drills of different diameters for metal and wood;
- carpenter's square, level, plumb line, pencil;
- pliers, hammer and mallet;
- wood saw, metal hacksaw;
- welding machine.
The workbench requires a metal channel for the legs and a profile for the connecting purlins. For the lid you will need thick metal in two layers or sheets of chipboard 30 mm thick in two layers. The parts are fastened on the workbench using a vice, which is better to buy ready-made.
Finishing materials: how to choose?
In the garage it is necessary to ensure safety for the car, things and people. Specially selected finishing materials for walls will help with this. They must be heat-resistant, easy to clean, and resistant to adverse factors. Plaster, ceramic tiles and plastic panels meet these requirements.
| Wall finishing material | pros | Minuses |
| Concrete | Fire resistance, strength, durability, long service life. | To complete the finishing process, knowledge and skills are required. Labor-intensive leveling process. Additional costs for decorative surface finishing. |
| Drywall | Easy installation. Lightweight sheets. Affordable price. | Low impact resistance of sheets. |
| Ceramic tile | Moisture and fire resistance. Reliability and ease of maintenance. Withstands high loads. | Heavy weight. High price of material and installation process. |
As for the floor, it is worth considering that the weight of the car is quite large. Therefore, it is necessary to use only high-quality and strong materials. In addition, it must be resistant to frost, easy to clean and withstand mechanical damage.
The garage design is made in light colors
To save space in the garage, you can install special cabinets
The concrete floor shown in the photo is excellent for arranging a garage. Painting it in any color will help improve its appearance. It will need to be repeated periodically.
High quality linoleum can be used as a floor covering. This option is not very convenient, since the cost of the material is high. Therefore, it is rarely preferred.
Self-leveling floors containing epoxy are the optimal solution for the garage. Their cost is low and the quality is excellent. Floors are resistant to frost, moisture, aggressive substances, wear-resistant and durable. They can last more than 30 years.
The garage should be spacious and at the same time functional
The garage should be equipped with hangers and cabinets, this will save a lot of space
To create a special atmosphere, you can hang posters and draw a zebra
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Features of the modern structure
The height of a garage in a private house can reach two floors. This has its limitations:
- The distance between outbuildings on the site is at least one meter.
- Electricity and communications are supplied to the residential sector, so there is a red line - five meters to it. Breakdowns happen, and repair services must have easy access. According to standards, the height of a garage in a private house should be from 1.8 to 3 meters.
- Garage doors are installed taking into account a three-meter distance from the road.
Taking into account SNiP standards, a project for a private house with a garage is created. Such conditions will eliminate any misunderstandings with services and neighbors. What is considered the starting part of a building? Experts believe that this is a plinth, provided that the roof does not have an elongated cornice. Otherwise, measure by creating a projection onto the ground from the cornice. The recommendations apply to garages standing on a foundation. Temporary buildings include:
- Canopies.
- Iron structures.
- Frame.
Because they can be moved at any time. There are rules in SNiP that cannot be deviated from. Above are photos of garages in private houses, which were built taking into account the rules.
There are situations that allow construction with violations. For example, when the size of the garage in a private house is larger than normal. Every moment must be coordinated with neighbors, because people have the right to live in convenience.
