Garage revamp

[Dr_Gonzo]

I've just moved and my new garage is in dire need of an overhaul. It has a shallow sloping roof covered with what I assume is concrete-asbestos sheets. The wooden beams are riddled with wood-worm and some parts are completely rotten.

Ideally I'd like to put a more traditional trussed roof, so the tops of the walls will have to be leveled. One of the problems I have though it that I can only access three sides of the garage as it's right up against next door's garage.

How difficult would putting a new trussed roof on be? I like to think I'm ok at DIY although I'm no carpenter. Would buying pre-made roof trusses be a suitable option?

Here's the garage:




IMG_9832 by DrGonzo1122, on Flickr


IMG_9842 by DrGonzo1122, on Flickr


IMG_9846 by DrGonzo1122, on Flickr

[ATTAK Z]

The whole thing looks like a very poor DIY job to me ... I would start afresh if you've got a few grand to spare ... if not I wouldn't put anything I cared about in there ... just my opinion .... sorry for bad news

[hornetrider]

Does the wall of it form part of the boundary?

I'd be tempted to trash it and start again tbh.

[mrmaggit]

I agree with Hornetrider, scrap and start again.

[ATTAK Z]

I see from your other threads that there may be a problem with a public sewer within the curtilage .... you should check this out before doing any 'improvements' to the garage

Edited by ATTAK Z on Saturday 22 October 18:19

[Globs]

I'd be interesting in the design of next doors gutter too, because with a proper roof you'll be wanting a gutter down that side.

BTW you do not need trusses, I built a garage roof like that from some 6x2 timbers across, 4x2 timbers on the wall plates and the ridge, and then filled in with 3x2 rafters at 400m spacing. Closed the gable with with feather edge - job done.

Then simple breathable felt + 25x38mm battens with tiles to match the house (2nd hand if you really want a match).
I only knocked it down to make the uber-garage, never had a single issue with the roof or gables

[roofer]

Sheets are possibly Chrysotile Asbestos Cement. Specialist disposal required. Try to keep them whole and mask up. Apart from that, as said, 6x2 beams and deck it.

[Dr_Gonzo]

ATTAK Z said:

I see from your other threads that there may be a problem with a public sewer within the curtilage .... you should check this out before doing any 'improvements' to the garage

Edited by ATTAK Z on Saturday 22 October 18:19

That's correct. There's a sewage pipe very close to the garage so if I could tidy it up rather than replace it I wouldn't have to worry about the pipe.