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Garage Construction Tidbits You Need To Know
Author : Henry Fong
Are you planning to add a garage to your property? If so, there are several things you should know about garage construction. First off, don't try and do the job yourself unless you know what you are doing. You might fancy yourself at DIY, but if you don't have any building experience, you might end up with egg on your face and an empty wallet.
You might think that erecting a prefabricated garage, or putting together a wooden garage that comes with all the pieces, is easy. But in order to do a good job you will need to know how lay a concrete floor and how to set trusses. If you know how to do these things, then you may be successful, but if you don't, rather hire a professional contractor.
Let's discuss the procedure of erecting a traditional garage. The first step is to have the plan approved by your local authority. When your permit is granted, the site will be staked out before any construction can commence.
Once the stakes are in place, digging and leveling can begin. The site will now be ready for the concrete slab to be poured. This is a critical stage of construction because points must be included for plumbing and electrics. If a mistake is made, the concrete will have to be removed.
The building of the walls can then commence. Again, the approved plans must be accurately followed. When the walls have been erected with sill plates in position, the roof trusses or rafters can be installed. They will be covered with either OSB sheets or plywood. When this is complete the final roofing can be put on.
At this stage, the garage is considered to be dried-in, meaning that the construction can not be adversely affected by bad weather. The doors and windows can now be installed, as well as electricity and plumbing. Do this before applying any paint to the interior walls.
The finish used for the exterior walls should be appropriate to the type of climate you live in. The main factor to consider is durability. There are many choices for the exterior finish, some popular ones being OSB sheeting, plywood, or drywall. Each one offers varying advantages.
Your new garage will add value to your property. Apart from protecting your car, you can use part of the garage as a laundry or a workshop. A garage is also an ideal place to store things like your garden equipment and other implements. Take all these factors into account before planning your new garage.
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Submitted : 2010-01-14 Word Count : 524 Popularity: 132