New triple garage build starts next week

[MrWillfin]

Is that getting a single 3-door wide garage door?

Looks class mind, love it

[so called]

Just thought I would offer my pending garage modification work as way of comparison between single and married men.
My Tuscan is due back from S&D in a couple of weeks.
Part of the reason for needing a respray was due to my bulldog chewing on my front winglets , so my Wife is insisting that it is garaged (car not dog) every time in the future.

The garage is barely wide enough to drive the car into and then you cant open the car door to get out. Why do they build garages this size ?

Anyway, so as not to "steal" any of my Wifes garden, I'm installing double side doors so that I can open them before driving the car in

[julianc]

Keith, isn't there only space for one TVR after you've put the freezer, washing machine and dryer in the remaining space?

[glow worm]

MrWillfin said:

Is that getting a single 3-door wide garage door?

Looks class mind, love it

Side sliding doors like these :-




Just got a message from Wickes ... 26 plasterboard sheets arrive tomorrow , so I think I'm going to be busy dry lining and painting.

Washing m/c Julian ??? I always hand wash my cars

Edited by glow worm on Tuesday 5th May 21:33

[MrChips]

Can I ask what kind of insulation you're using? And are you plaster boarding straight onto the blockwork or dpm/battens?
I'm moving house soon and just getting ideas together.

Mine fits fine in our single garage at the moment, loads of room to spare even with the workbench at the back. I think we're lucky considering the house is fairly new (12yrs old).

[glow worm]

2 by 4 battens screwed on with "Lightning" bolts so no need for rawlplugs. Using "vapour" silver foil backed plasterboard because the garage is single skin. Wasn't going to bother with insulation ,more concerned with dampness through the brickwork, did once think of using damp coarse sheeting..I think an air gap might be better, but I'm no expert... I'll ask my builder tomorrow.

[Milky400]

Personally I'd insulate, this will help with dampness, you could even install a couple of low energy oils radiators for keeping it dry in the winter. Wouldn't need to be to warm, just a constant temp.

Looks amazing, very jealous

Went to collect a Nissan truck thingy last year and the guy selling it had a heated quad garage with cushioned flooring and a huge workshop with four post lift on the rear. Oh as well as two or three vipers and a cobra..... The place was cleaner than my kitchen.... Think he is a pistonheader.

How the other half live

[Podie]

julianc said:

Keith, isn't there only space for one TVR after you've put the freezer, washing machine and dryer in the remaining space?

[portzi]

x works said:

Nice one Keith , hope you are asking the neighbours round for vollyvonts and nibbles on your opening day ??????
That's a great man cave ??

Heath, you need to get as many TVRCC members round as possible! !!!.

[glow worm]

Milky400 said:

Personally I'd insulate, this will help with dampness, you could even install a couple of low energy oils radiators for keeping it dry in the winter. Wouldn't need to be to warm, just a constant temp.

You're right, asked my builder...He recommenended KINGSPAN or CELOTEX ( he said not to use Insulation Wool type material, because if gets damp it will smell) ... So it's another trip to Wickes....might aswell get my Emulsion there too , since I'm now a TRADE customer getting 10% discount .

[glow worm]

Nearly finished...Doors just need a few tweaks,plasterboard completing,skimming,painting and the floor tiles laying.


But at least they fit






Just sorted out my garage space and I get a lodger staying for the week



and he wants his chassis cleaning whilst its here

[mr shifty]

That door looks superb!

[T40ORA]

Bucking lucky fastard!

[Billiam]

Barreti said:

A man can never have enough garages.

I have garage envy for your 5 garages.

Agree entirely and equally jealous ! What you have there is your very own mini TVR museum and the only question left is how much do you charge for entry

[gcpeters]

Love that!

sorry to bring cost into the matter, but I am also wanting to do the same in the future, can you provide a rough ball park figure?

cheer!

GP

[Duvuk]

That garage looks amazing. Unfortunately garage organisation is at the bottom of the current to do list I think

Don't think I'd ever get bored opening that garage door and seeing those sitting there. Must be difficult deciding which to use.

[TailEndCharlie]

Nice "man cave" keith...
Whats with the lodger, I though he had his own storage unit.??
Dave.

[glow worm]

TailEndCharlie said:

Nice "man cave" keith...
Whats with the lodger, I though he had his own storage unit.??
Dave.

Yes , until last week ... when he was told they were taking the the roof off

So I thought I'd help him out... Now he's gone to Cyprus to meet the in-laws before the wedding