Garage build - concrete/wood?

[david_h]

Need some recommendations for the following:

remove old sectional concrete garage.
extend and make level existing concrete base
errect new garage

I am based in Hertfordshire. Would be grateful if you can recommend any decent companies and whether I should go with concrete or wood? Given I live in a 1970's 3 bed semi I'm thinking wood would look a bit odd. Especially as next door neighbours garage which is right next to mine is sectional concrete as well.

Many thanks

[Red Cabbage]

http://www.warwickgarages.co.uk/page.php?sitemap_i...

Great service from these guys, a great product reasonably priced.

[david_h]

thanks, I may give them a try.

[B17NNS]

I had a Compton concrete sectional at a place I rent out. They worked out the cheapest and the service was superb. Just shop around online for their agent who will do the best price.

I paid a bit extra for brick fronts, apex roof, metal personel door etc and it looks really smart.

[rudecherub]

Can't recommend a supplier, but the best garage I've used was a wooden frame with slatted gapped sides that let the air blow through, the car dried quickly out quickly after being wet.

[Busamav]

Just be aware of the possible building regs difficulties if the garage is to be sited within 1 m of your boundary and you choose timber.

[david_h]

Busamav said:

Just be aware of the possible building regs difficulties if the garage is to be sited within 1 m of your boundary and you choose timber.

It will definitely be sited within 1m of my boundary, my garden is not very large.

What build regs are there for timber garages then that are applicable?

[Busamav]

walls adjacent the boundary to be built of mainly non combustible material , I guess this is why concrete garages are so popular

[david_h]

Garages are exempt from building regulations though.

[Busamav]

david_h said:

Garages are exempt from building regulations though.

Sorry but that is not totaly true , read the document that told you that , there are provisos , and one of them is where your timber garage would fail .

[B17NNS]

Something to do with combustibles that close to the boundary I'd imagine.

[david_h]

oh bugger, really?

I was kind of set on a timber garage as they look so much nicer.

I will try and investigate.

Thanks people.

[Phil C]

I did exactly what you are proposing. Concrete sectional replaced by timber. From a company called Passmores based in Kent. They were excellent - would wholly recommend. My garage is also within 1 m of the boundary so subject to Building Regs. Passmores sorted that as well by creating a 30 min fire resistant wall on that side. Passed Planning and Building Regs no problem - but cost a bit more....(bout £400).

Having had the garage a few years now, I would strongly suggest you go with timber - much drier than concrete (everything rusted in the old garage) and easier to fit out with shelves, cupboards, ladder hangers etc etc.

Go for it!