NEW GARAGE.

[SCOTTE999]

im about to start building my new garage which is attached to my house, but have a few questions which i hope you might be able to answer for me as im sure many of you have been in the same boat.

The price i have as an option in it to plasterboard and skim the ceiling inside the new garage, im in too minds weather to do this or not, i think it will look better but is it worth the extra cost??? or leave it open?

heating inside the garage how many of you have this in your garage?? i was thinking a tubular heater for when it gets frosty etc, or is there any need?

finally garage door, im looking for views on the roller shutter type (which is all enclosed) or the up an over door which are on runners either side of the wall, both being electric??
which one is the best?

thanks for reading,

your help and advice on this will be great


anything you think i should add please say

[doorman]

Bit to far out of my area, but if I can help you at all or advise don't hesitate to PM me. Here is my web site with plenty of useful information.

www.prestigegaragedoors.co.uk

[W1TAK]

I can vouch for the electric roller shutter garage doors, I have one and I think its brilliant, I dont think they are very expensive these days either. They do take up a bit of room once rolled up so you need room above the opening. Good luck with the build

[mrmaggit]

I wouldn't board and skim the ceiling, I'd line the underside/between the rafters with foilboard and use the rafter space to store stuff. This is assuming that the roof will be trussed rather than traditional build.

WRT the doors, just make sure the aperture is at least 8ft wide by 7ft high. That way you'll get all the standard cars (in standard trim) through.

For added storage in the roof space, go for gable to gable, rather than hipped.

If you're going to heat the garage, specify an insulated garage door.

[louiebaby]

Start calling it your "Man-Cave" now.

The roof space is for storage, so insulation as suggested above is a wise idea, as is the insulated roller door.

Consider sealed floors to keep the dust at bay.