Single garage to house two cars
Discussion
One of the main things I wanted when we moved a few years ago was a double garage.
Unfortunately we found a lovely property that had a single garage, a large driveway (300m2) and a great workshop.
After refurbishing the house, rewire, heating, flooring, extension, plumbing, patio etc. I’ve now turned my attention to the garage.
We added a carport to help a bit (okay, it looks like a bus shelter, but it does add a bit of protection, much like a bus shelter).
But now I really need to get the Porsche in the garage.
The current plan is to change the single garage roof to a vaulted roof, with a gable end rather than a sloped end. The architect is currently doing the drawings and will be submitted for planning permission.
Taking the carport down, to allow scaffolding is arranged, as is taking the existing roof off and having a gable end bricked up and new steel ridge to hold joists. Structural engineer drawings will be done once planning permission is approved.
After all that, a suitable ramp will be installed. The plans use a Twin Busch TW436P.
Anyway, I know this will take ages, but will keep the thread updated as things progress.
Unfortunately we found a lovely property that had a single garage, a large driveway (300m2) and a great workshop.
After refurbishing the house, rewire, heating, flooring, extension, plumbing, patio etc. I’ve now turned my attention to the garage.
We added a carport to help a bit (okay, it looks like a bus shelter, but it does add a bit of protection, much like a bus shelter).
But now I really need to get the Porsche in the garage.
The current plan is to change the single garage roof to a vaulted roof, with a gable end rather than a sloped end. The architect is currently doing the drawings and will be submitted for planning permission.
Taking the carport down, to allow scaffolding is arranged, as is taking the existing roof off and having a gable end bricked up and new steel ridge to hold joists. Structural engineer drawings will be done once planning permission is approved.
After all that, a suitable ramp will be installed. The plans use a Twin Busch TW436P.
Anyway, I know this will take ages, but will keep the thread updated as things progress.
E-bmw said:
It may be a little deceptive in the pic but from the looks of it, if you made the garage door full width you will have a double garage.
The garage door is certainly strangely narrow for the building, making the proportions look wrong. The brick pillars each side of my double garage are two bricks wide. If I was changing that roof I'd change the front as well.Personal opinion - tandem garage of any kind is p.i.t.a.
I think you have a good plan there. I am in the middle of my dream garage right now and will use car lifts to expand the number of rod cars I can store. I am a tiny bit of a geek, so I looked at what my car storage company was using and asked what they recommend. Strongman lifts came high recommended from two different sources as the best lifts you can buy and they have great customer service. They are not a million miles away from the cost of the other type you mention. I have a contact if you would like an idea of the costs.
If you are looking to change the roof anyway, did you consider widening the whole space as well as lifting up the garage? It looks like you could simply widen the door and eat a little into the space your 911 is currently parked in, this would give you a side by side two car garage? (If it was me I'd lift up the roof too for "future" car purchase)....
If you are looking to change the roof anyway, did you consider widening the whole space as well as lifting up the garage? It looks like you could simply widen the door and eat a little into the space your 911 is currently parked in, this would give you a side by side two car garage? (If it was me I'd lift up the roof too for "future" car purchase)....
Thanks for the input chaps.
Yes I would be interested in other lifts such as strongman.
Both the Scimitar and Porsche are fun cars, the Scimitar needs some TLC and hasn’t been on the road for a couple of years (lots of health issues preventing minor TLC being done, actually ramp would make it easier). So the 911 would live underneath and is used once a week.
All other cars are on the drive, so only really interested in using the existing footprint to store the cars. My workshop gives me room to play, and put the aircon on and hide in the heat.
Yes I would be interested in other lifts such as strongman.
Both the Scimitar and Porsche are fun cars, the Scimitar needs some TLC and hasn’t been on the road for a couple of years (lots of health issues preventing minor TLC being done, actually ramp would make it easier). So the 911 would live underneath and is used once a week.
All other cars are on the drive, so only really interested in using the existing footprint to store the cars. My workshop gives me room to play, and put the aircon on and hide in the heat.
Bear in mind a 4 post lift consists of a lot of metal work that interferes with access, both from underneath and from the sides. I put one in 5 years ago and it's quite a thing so moving around in the bay that it's in became quite a challenge. For example, given the width of your garage how much space will there be between the sides of the ramps and the walls? Is there going to be enough elbow room to do anything? Enough room to remove a wheel and lower it to the ground? Not trying to p*ss in your chips; it's just that I came to the realisation that a 4 post lift in a confined space ain't all that when it comes to working on the car. And it obviously comprises the access to the car underneath. Great for storing a car out of the way though.
Thanks for taking the time to comment guys.
There is plenty of room for a double garage on the drive, and that may well come later. But for now it’s just storing the cars that I need. My days of proper tinkering are long gone, I’m knackered opening the boot.
The Scimitar has a clunky prop, so taking that off and sending it to Dave Mac is about my limit.
All tools etc. will be removed from the single garage, it’ll be like those posh garages with tiled floor, a couple of posters and maybe a snap on spanner, wera screwdriver and knipex pliers nailed to the wall.
Maybe, just maybe, another garage will appear on the drive…
There is plenty of room for a double garage on the drive, and that may well come later. But for now it’s just storing the cars that I need. My days of proper tinkering are long gone, I’m knackered opening the boot.
The Scimitar has a clunky prop, so taking that off and sending it to Dave Mac is about my limit.
All tools etc. will be removed from the single garage, it’ll be like those posh garages with tiled floor, a couple of posters and maybe a snap on spanner, wera screwdriver and knipex pliers nailed to the wall.
Maybe, just maybe, another garage will appear on the drive…
Wouldn't it be a whole lot easier to demolish the existing garage and car port and build a double (or even triple) garage 90 degrees to the house front? It could either be stand alone or attached to the house - you appear to have plenty of space to do it (planning permitting of course).
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