Car Storage Ideas!

A garage can be more than just a place to store your car. It can also be used as storage space for garden machinery and tools, a workspace or a DIY den. A lot of people would like their garage to be larger to allow for all the things your garage will be used for. 

An oak framed garage is the best material to use whether you want a small car garage or a 3, 4, 5 or even a 6-bay garage with accommodation on the first floor. Oak has been used in construction for centuries and decades old oak framed barns bear witness to the durability and stable properties of oak. An oak framed garage will last for generations and it is generally quicker to erect than a brick or steel framed garage . It’s also a good choice for the eco-conscious – at Trade Oak we only use green oak from sustainable sources and all our garages are built exclusively with PEFC certified timbers.

Garage Design ideas

How would you like your garage to function? Maybe you want a three-bay garage, do you opt for a double door plus a single, or maybe you want to leave one bay open for easy access? No matter what your requirements are, as well as having over 24 designs, Trade Oak have an expert team of designers to create and produce a tailored building that will suit your needs exactly. Due to our state-of-the-art CNC machine we can turn any design into reality, from a small garage right up the most ambitious 2 storey garage with accommodation. Unless there are structural reasons or the site is exposed to high winds, it’s not necessary to fix the garage to the base. In most cases the weight of the garage frame will be enough to secure the garage in place, even if it’s a small car garage.

Trade Oak garage kits do not come with bricks or roofing material which allows you the tailor the final look of your garage, so it complements your home. When it comes to the interior of your garage there are lots of garage storage options. Because most of the floor area will be taken up with cars and other machinery you can utilise the walls by installing wall mounted peg boards, storage racks and shelves to hold tools and garden utensils. 

If the proposed garage is less than 4 metres tall, it can normally be built without the need for planning permission. To be safe it’s always best to check by visiting the planning portal website: https://interactive.planningportal.co.uk/detached-house/outside/garages

Rather than keeping the floor as it is why not paint it with garage floor paint, not only will it brighten up the garage it will make it easier to find that vital screw or bolt when you drop it! 

Depending on what you are going to use your garage for you can install utilities including plumbing and lighting. It’s important to install sufficient lighting, not only will it be more welcoming you might want to use a corner of your garage for a hobby such as painting or writing where good lighting will be important.

To ensure you choose the right garage design visit www.tradeoakbuildingkits.com where you’ll find a wide range of oak garage kits from one to three bay and garage kits with rooms above. If you have your own garage idea contact us and we’ll make your garage dream a reality.