Once you decide it’s time to add a garage to your home, you need to determine how much garage you really need. If you go too small, you’ll find it cramped and become frustrated with the lack of space. If you go too big, you may wish you hadn’t taken up so much of your yard space for storage that you don’t use. Before you hire a contractor, it’s a good idea to consider the main use of your garage. You can also consult with a garage building contractor who can give you a general idea of sizing and which size may work best for your needs.
Enough Space for Vehicles
Do you want a garage for just one car, or do you have two or three vehicles to park? Will one vehicle remain in the garage the majority of the time? Does the shape of your driveway allow for easy access to the garage? All of these factors determine how large your garage should be and whether or not you want to build a new detached garage building or try to attach a new garage onto your home. Remember that you will need enough space to walk around the cars parked in the garage, so always plan a little larger than you think you’ll need.
Running Electricity and Cooling or Heating
If you will be using your garage for storage and working on home projects, then a garage building with an extension in the back is ideal. This type of garage gives you plenty of room to store your vehicles and have a separate area for storing equipment, tools, and sporting gear. Depending on the type of work you want to do in your garage, your contractor can even put a dividing wall between the vehicles and your work area. This will keep debris from accumulating on your cars and give you a dedicated space for work.
It can be tricky to run heating and cooling into a garage, although it is possible. However, it usually requires you to hire an HVAC contractor who can run the necessary duct work. Some homeowners opt for window units for heating and cooling because it’s cheaper and more convenient. Once you know how much space you’ll need, and your heating and cooling requirements, you can begin working with a contractor on your new garage.
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