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Reasons to Build a Basement Garage
You know there are many different features you can find when you walk into a home that has a basement garage. When you look at these features you will notice the different finishes. For example, you can find prefabricated garages that come in many different colours. In terms of what foundation you need and the building of the walls, you can expect one of four materials to be used: poured concrete, wood, metal or precast concrete. The costs of prefabricated garages in the UK start from just pounds 715,000 for an open model up to pounds 2.5 million for a custom model.
Wood is by far the most popular choice of material for basement garages. This is because it is a natural product and is easy to work with. The problem is that because it is easy to work with, it becomes susceptible to dampness and mould. Wood is also vulnerable to moisture so you need to protect it with a moisture barrier. This is a relatively inexpensive addition to your basement so you know there are many different features you can find.
Concrete is another popular choice of material for basement garages
It is durable and you know that you can expect quality since concrete is an industrial material. While it is cheap, you need to think about how much you will use the garage as you can get cavities that don’t seal well and you will need to seal it very well or you may end up with an unsightly, uninsulated and uninteresting hole in your basement floor.
Tile is one of the best options you have when thinking of basement garage buildings. You can get tile ready for your garage which will allow you to skip the cost of hiring professionals to install it. In fact, you can have it installed and have the tiles dry set in place in a day and be done with it.
Most people choose brick or concrete when building their basement garages. They are popular choices because they are strong, durable and affordable. They also will last for many years. However, you must think about what you will be using your basement garage for. If you plan to just store tools in it, you will probably want something cheaper and lighter.
There are some advantages to having basement garages
For one, you can keep your tools out of the basement and avoid any damage to your other floors. If you are going to be entertaining on a regular basis you will need to keep the noise level down as much as you can so you do not wake up to the noise when you are trying to get some sleep. Having the basement garage to use for this purpose will also allow you to keep your basement as undisturbed as possible.
Another advantage to having your own basement garage
That you can remodel it any time you want. When you go to buy a home, you are usually given some room to make changes in your basement. You can do this also if you decide you want to remodel your basement. By remodeling it, you will have the freedom to change the appearance any time you want and you do not need to worry about paying for contractors. This will allow you to spend more money on the basement you want.
The costs for putting up a basement garage are relatively low. In fact, you may even want to build yourself to save even more money. Your basement is not like a closet where you can add more space whenever you need it. It will need to be fixed up each time you decide to make changes. Since it is a closed area, you will not want to put in any hardwood flooring. Hardwood floors will only spread dirt around.
