Timber Garages

[vetteheadracer]

Want some advice / experiences regarding timber garages.
I am about to demolish a block double garage and an old nissen hut to make way for hopefully a 5 car timber garage.

An Phers done something similar? Who did the work and how much for the groundworks, supply of the garages and putting up (won't use the word erection or Vixpy will get excited).

[Podie]

I've spotted an ad for timber garages in the back of Motorsport magazine - might be worth checking out.

[Incorrigible]

How long is a peice of string

Size, material choice and finish will dictate everything

>> FIWIW I built a brick garage, pretty much as an exercise to learn the planning process, 7.3m x 3m (very large single) for about £3k (paid someone to bung the bricks up (£1k), did everything else myself)

>> Edited by Incorrigible on Wednesday 17th August 14:19

[IS200RJR]

My brother builds timber framed buildings for a living most are car ports with workshops i think for 3 cars and a workshop comes out about 9K all in and thats with an oak frame if you just wanted soft wood its about 6K.

[vetteheadracer]

:IS200RJR said:

My brother builds timber framed buildings for a living most are car ports with workshops i think for 3 cars and a workshop comes out about 9K all in and thats with an oak frame if you just wanted soft wood its about 6K.

Can you email me his details and I will give him a ring.

[Incorrigible]

If that's the sort of thing you're after, don't skimp on the base

I would guess at £2500 for the footings. This would include some drainwork but if I was in your position I'd make sure it had every available amenity (toilet etc)

[parrot of doom]

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[robdickinson]

Incorrigible said:

if I was in your position I'd make sure it had every available amenity (toilet etc)

Fridge(hot work rowking on cars, dont want muck inside the house), satelite TV (an xx is born), heating (fix stuff in winter dont you), pool table...(erm)

[vetteheadracer]

Excellent

I've been in contact with the council and I don't need planning permission as long as
a. the roof height is not more than the existing structure.
b. the ground area is not more than half the overall plot.
c. it's more than 5m from the house.
d. it's not near to the road than the existing garages.

I am planning on getting the ground works done by a local contractor but will probably allow for a hoist rather than a pit.

[baskey]

I have often wondered about these for their aesthetic qualities as much as anything else! (not that we have any room for a garage full stop at the moment!). but one thing - what are the insurance implications - on the car insurance it always goes on about a 'brick built garage', likewise are there any issues with the buildings insurance...?

..dull response as ever..

[Kinky]

Spider over on the Alfa 145 Site has almost completed his - admittedly not a 5-berther, but wooden all the same (well mostly) ....

You could tap him for some info if need be.



K

[martin350]

i built my own timber garage this year.26x12 ft.
cost aprox 2-2.5 k finished that's with a pitched slated roof and 2 velux windows. no need for founds
dig out floor area deep enough for 100mm sub base well wacked down then . cover floor with visqueen for damp. cover area with steel mesh for re enforcement
then concrete floor 150mm and away you go from their. e mail me if you want the rest of the stages.

[mutt k]

Kinky said:

Spider over on the Alfa 145 Site has almost completed his - admittedly not a 5-berther, but wooden all the same (well mostly) .... You could tap him for some info if need be. K

Am I the only one thinking "shed" not "garage"?. His missus won't be pleased if he drives over the flowers to get the car in will she

[Balmoral Green]

Kinky said:

Let me know who did the door and window, I will get the Glass & Glazing Federation onto them!

PS, nice drainage

>> Edited by Balmoral Green on Wednesday 17th August 17:54

[Kinky]

Note that it's not yet complete - it's still work in progress.

K

[Balmoral Green]

Its very nice, I suppose it could be described as a traditional scandinavian sauna style log cabin effect garage with post industrial grey brick dwarf walls and contemporary olde englishe PVCu doors and windows. One day it will be listed.