Garage Building

Published by: Tim Manson
Published on: 2010-01-10 15:26:13

The garage is an extension of your Connecticut home and should be designed with functionality as well as style. If you have a home in Connecticut that is vinyl sided, you wouldn’t want to build a brick garage. And if you own an old Victorian-style home, creating a state-of-the-art garage made of steel may not be the best way to get the neighbors to compliment your sense of flow. When building your new garage, you have many options to choose from. Make the most of this opportunity to add onto the size and value of your home by trusting an experienced professional garage contractor in Connecticut.

The biggest decision is whether you’d like to have your new garage attached to your home or if you’d like it to be a separate building. An attached garage can be very useful. It offers you a way to protect any vehicles you own and any yard equipment as well. It can also raise the resale value of your home by a considerable margin. There are, however, some important things to consider when looking at the options and potential costs of adding an attached garage.

First, the dimensions of the garage will determine the cost of the project, so be sure to keep that in mind from the start. Next is the question of design. This can also be dictated somewhat by dimensions. Oftentimes a two-story garage is less expensive to build than a one story, because with the two-story garage you don’t have to modify the roof. Many one-story homes will require a roof modification to properly accommodate a new garage. This could add to the difficulty of the job and the final price.

Some upsides to the attached garage are comfort, convenience and security (no more worrying about walking from your car to your home or thoughts of strangers lurking in the bushes). With the garage attached, you can just close and lock your garage door and walk right into your safe, secure home. You can also take out the garbage without putting on your shoes, or get from your car to your home in the rain and snow without getting wet.

For some people, a freestanding garage that’s separate from the house might be the best scenario. The position of the home may not allow for an attached garage, or the architectural style just won’t work with one. Additionally, the cost of a detached garage is generally less than the cost to build one attached to the house, and the insurance costs are usually lower. So if money is a significant factor, this could be the answer for you.

A detached garage would also be a good fit if you plan to use your garage for anything from a workshop to a place for band practice. A detached garage could separate your home from potentially hazardous chemicals and flammable substances; therefore, should anything ever happen you’d only have to worry about your garage and not everything you own. The noise of banging a hammer or learning to play drums is also avoided with a detached garage.

Whether you choose to have your garage attached or detached, just remember to build something that suits your needs, as well as your decorative style. Make sure it’s big enough to store a lifetime of your junk, your spouse’s high school yearbooks, and your child’s first shoes!

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