Steel Garage Kits – Getting Started
September 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Steel garage kits are a comprehensive set of all the parts required to assemble a modular or prefab steel garage. In most cases the kits contain everything right from pre-drilled holes, to the bolts used for joining the individual components together. These components are designed using the latest technologies, with incredible accuracy. Read more
Wood Garage Kits
September 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
When selecting from the many wood garage kits available online, there are several aspects you'll need to consider. Aside from your own personal taste, such as what type or color wood to use and how much room to leave for items other than the car.
For instance, the walls, how are they attached to one another? Are they interlocked or using slip-joints?
The doors, how do they attach to the garage frame? How do they open? How many come in the kit? (Sidenote: keep in mind, a single side door is most convenient and should be considered when purchasing or designing a garage kit.)
Garage windows; how are they attached to the walls? Where are they located? How many come in your kit? Nice natural lighting from large windows is almost always better to work with. Keep in mind big windows let in more cold during the winter.
The garage floor; A few kits will purposely not provide flooring because it is easier to use as a car garage without one. If you don't intend to ever bring the car into the structure, make sure your kit comes with flooring.
The roof; ensure that the roof is structurally sound for the weather in your region. (Rain, hail, wind)
Inside - Make sure there is sufficient space for your needs and any activities that will take place in the garage. (Workbench, tools, etc)
Wood - Your garage is an extension of your home and you want it to look like it. What types of wood does your wood garage kit provide? Is the wood pre-treated, weather-resistant? Does it need any kind of varnish or finishing coat? Do these items come in the kit, or will you have to purchase them separately?
Shingles - What ? You mean you forgot about shingles? Does your kit come with shingles for the roof or will you have to go out and find your own? Is there more than one color or style to choose from the shingles provided?
In addition, check that you have the proper tools for assembling and double and triple check all of your measurements. Remember: measure twice, cut once.
So don't wait any longer for your dream garage or workspace. Order your garage kit, design your own, or consult the pro's. Anyway you choose, there's a garage just waiting for you to build and enjoy!
Selecting A Garage Kit
September 7, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Garage kits are popular for both residential and commercial purposes. Metal garage kits are gaining popularity because of thei conveinence. With a metal garage kit, the customer has the ability to choose various sizes, load capacities, door and window options, and colors.
Garage kits come in many of sizes and shapes. One of the most popular configurations is a frame that consists of I-beams and cables. While this has been the standard for many years, and is obviously still the standard on larger buildings, frame kits that consist of metal studs can be a nice alternative. The frame is built just like a traditional wood frame studded building.
Depending upon the size of the building, you can get the studs in 2” x 3” or 2” x 4”. This type of frame system is going to be much easier to install for most people than is an I-beam and cable structure, trust me...
Outside of the convenience of having all of the parts you need delivered to your location, the convenience of being able to get engineered plans for permitting purposes is also very appealing. You will typically need to present plans, so you'll want to check with your local building department to see what is required. Once you find this out, contact your garage kit retailer to ensure that they can give you with the structural plans and calculations. Electrical plans, plumbing plans and the like will probably have to be obtained locally.
Steel garage kits typically consists of the steel frame, wall and roof panels, garage door, trim and hardware. You can often get additional items such as a pedestrian door, windows, additional garage doors, skylights, and other items as options to the base garage kit building.
If you're in the market for a garage kit, make sure to do your research first. Look for prices, and be certain you're comparing prices for 'like' items. All garage kits are not created equal. Talk to the retailer to ensure they will stand behind the kit once it’s built. Warranties, tech support and quality are all very important factors.
Steel Garage Kits
September 7, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The popularity of the garage kits is increasing dramatically and people seem to appreciate the easy maintenance of steel garages over wood in many cases. Steel garage kits generally don't have to be painted and maintained like wood and insects tend not to bother with or infest, steel. The fire-resistant advantage of steel garage kits over wood can be especially important in non-urban communities and rural areas.
With this popularity comes the apparent ever-growing internet availability of garage kits. You can find a variety of companies offering various types and styles of garage kits online.
You can find steel garage kits, wood garage kits, carport kits and more. However; with the ease and availability of garage kits, there are some important facts that you should understand before making your purchase. One such item is what you will need in regard to required plans for permitting.
