Are you thinking of adding a garage to your property? Wooden garages are currently experiencing a surge in popularity, typically as standalone structures positioned either adjacent to or in the vicinity of the main house.
Modern timber framed garages come in a wealth of designs and specifications – you can go traditional or contemporary. Whether you have one installed to keep your car safe from theft and protected from the elements, or you favour a timber building that can be adapted to many purposes, there are a great deal of advantages in having a wooden garage in your home.
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- Simple foundations
Compared to its brick built cousin, a wooden garage should be a straightforward build. If you have the necessary construction knowledge and practical DIY skills and can set aside some time, this could be a rewarding building project you can carry out yourself. Alternatively, many timber garage suppliers will offer installation services, or you can get an independent professional to do the job for you.
The great thing about wooden garages is that the material is lightweight. Compared to a structure consisting of brick, concrete or metal, there’s not much needed in the way of building foundations. Once you have chosen and levelled the site where the new garage is going to go, a simple concrete slab is all that’s needed. The will help to evenly distribute the weight of your vehicle on the ground.
- Quick installation
Whether you are building a wooden garage from scratch, assemble a timber framed garage kit or even ready-made panels, the construction process is a lot quicker. You’re looking at a matter of days to erect the structure rather than the usual weeks when building with bricks and blocks – saving you precious time and money. This also applies to additional elements such as garage doors, plus there’s a wide choice of different styles and designs available for you to choose from, such as .
Even if you were to hire professionals to install and finish your timber framed garage, the cost will be comparatively less due to the shorter timeframe. Timber framed garages have a relatively dry construction process, which is handy if you’re working to tight deadlines. Plastering and electrical work can start straight away once the frame is watertight, while mortar and plaster on brick built structures often takes much longer to dry, delaying completion.
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- Easy to repair
A well maintained wooden garage should last for 10-15 years at least. One of the main issues with timber framed garages is timber defect and rot, usually caused by excess moisture. That’s why the best way to ensure that your garage has a long life is to have all basic construction materials thoroughly from the elements.
If parts of the structure do become damaged or suffer from wear and tear over the years, sections can be easily replaced without too much trouble and the functionality of your wooden garage is restored within minimum downtime.
- Good insulating properties
Since wood is a good natural insulator with a high thermal mass, it makes your timber framed garage a cost efficient structure in terms of your heating requirements, and that’s before you put any in. Timber is also naturally breathable, so it retains the indoor temperature, meaning your garage will stay cool during the summer and warm during the colder months. Unlike brick built buildings, wooden buildings don’t require preheating, so are quicker to heat up.
While thermal insulation may not be top of your priority list for a building to keep your car in, it may well be a factor should you choose to convert the building into liveable space, or add an upper floor, say, for a home office. Interestingly, even if you punch a hole through the timber walls for electricity cabling etc, the insulating properties of the building won’t be affected!
- Sustainable structure
Using renewable materials to build your garage, especially if the timber comes from environmentally managed woodlands, is a responsible way to use our natural resources. Go green and reduce your carbon footprint, and you’ll feel good about doing your bit for the planet.
Looking at the bigger picture, the use of timber in construction helps to reduce CO2 emissions which affects global warming. So long as we continue to plant trees to replace the ones used in building and construction, timber will continue to be a .
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- Multifunctional space
If you’re looking for a garage that can be used for other functions around the home, a timber framed building may be just what you need. Stretch your imagination beyond the ubiquitous carport and envisage additional storage for garden tools, patio furniture or bulky sports equipment.
Some home owners combine a timber framed garage with a shed, or into a workshop, home office, artists’ studio or gym. With so much flexibility in how the building can be used, it’s a useful and lucrative home investment to have.
- Timeless appeal
Timber framed garages can give your property an added sense of timelessness and sophistication. Whether you want a traditional building that blends seamlessly into its surroundings, or a design feature with plenty of kerb appeal, a wooden garage should be an attractive addition to any home.
If you’re not keen on the natural look, wood is of course easy to paint in any colour you like to complement your home, while the is minimal.
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