Garage / Workshop - Size / Construction Suggestions
Discussion
Hi,
Have bought a place with a large plot in the green belt which means I'm restricted to PD ie eaves max 2.5m ridge max 4m
I want to build a garage / workshop and as I'd be working in there in winter I don't want it too big that I can't afford to insulate / heat it sensibly.
If / when I need further storage I'd build another garage.
I think space for 2 cars and work benches means a minimum of 10m wide (4m work area + 2m car + 1m space + 2m car + 1m space) and a saloon car is 5m plus 1m either end means 7m deep minimum.
Anyone see a problem with that ?
Large roller shutter door and a personnel door.
Whilst I was thinking of a steel frame building - they seem very easy to break into and need insulating - so I was wondering about a brick / block base to say 5 feet then a timber cladding or maybe just blockwork all the way up and render it.
I was thinking no windows just rooflights - again for security
Am I worrying too much about security - perhaps I should just alarm it ? It's surrounded by a hedge and fields.
Roof I was going to use insulated steel panels - I presume for the span I'll need a steel frame anyway to avoid trusses getting in the way.
Whilst I'd like Oak frame and tiles I can't afford it and this is for working in rather than just storage and can be placed out of sight of the house.
I'd intend to put at least one ramp in there which should be ok as most of my cars are low - I'd rather not lower the floor to then risk flooding.
Have bought a place with a large plot in the green belt which means I'm restricted to PD ie eaves max 2.5m ridge max 4m
I want to build a garage / workshop and as I'd be working in there in winter I don't want it too big that I can't afford to insulate / heat it sensibly.
If / when I need further storage I'd build another garage.
I think space for 2 cars and work benches means a minimum of 10m wide (4m work area + 2m car + 1m space + 2m car + 1m space) and a saloon car is 5m plus 1m either end means 7m deep minimum.
Anyone see a problem with that ?
Large roller shutter door and a personnel door.
Whilst I was thinking of a steel frame building - they seem very easy to break into and need insulating - so I was wondering about a brick / block base to say 5 feet then a timber cladding or maybe just blockwork all the way up and render it.
I was thinking no windows just rooflights - again for security
Am I worrying too much about security - perhaps I should just alarm it ? It's surrounded by a hedge and fields.
Roof I was going to use insulated steel panels - I presume for the span I'll need a steel frame anyway to avoid trusses getting in the way.
Whilst I'd like Oak frame and tiles I can't afford it and this is for working in rather than just storage and can be placed out of sight of the house.
I'd intend to put at least one ramp in there which should be ok as most of my cars are low - I'd rather not lower the floor to then risk flooding.
The Rules are:
Outbuildings must be single storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of 4 metres with a dual pitched roof, or
3 metres in any other case.
If the outbuilding is within 2 metres of the property boundary the whole building should not exceed 2.5 metres in height.
Outbuildings must be single storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of 4 metres with a dual pitched roof, or
3 metres in any other case.
If the outbuilding is within 2 metres of the property boundary the whole building should not exceed 2.5 metres in height.
TBH I stumbled upon the steel ones on Ebay and couldn't believe how cheap they were but once you spec decent steel, insulation etc then add the slab they have more than doubled.
Obviously I prefer the look of brick / timber and they must be more durable although even a steel one will probably outlast me.
It's also hidden away from the house & can't been seen - for working on projects rather than parking in daily.
Do you mind giving me a rough cost ?
Obviously I prefer the look of brick / timber and they must be more durable although even a steel one will probably outlast me.
It's also hidden away from the house & can't been seen - for working on projects rather than parking in daily.
Do you mind giving me a rough cost ?
Thanks - I work in a similar way but haven't built a garage for 15+ yrs.
What is the implication of not bothering with B Regs ?
I can see they are essential when you sell a house but I can't see anyone cares much about a detached garage - if it's been up over a year and there isn't damp / cracking then does anyone care ?
I wouldn't.
I had council B Reg Inspector and an NHBC Inspector for my new build house - £5k utterly wasted - except for the 2 bits of essential paperwork - I could have built anything, I doubt they spent over 20mins on site in total over the course of the build.
What is the implication of not bothering with B Regs ?
I can see they are essential when you sell a house but I can't see anyone cares much about a detached garage - if it's been up over a year and there isn't damp / cracking then does anyone care ?
I wouldn't.
I had council B Reg Inspector and an NHBC Inspector for my new build house - £5k utterly wasted - except for the 2 bits of essential paperwork - I could have built anything, I doubt they spent over 20mins on site in total over the course of the build.
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