Garage for two cars attached to the house. 2 car garage designs

When planning the construction of a garage for two cars, many people start from the mathematical equation 1 + 1 = 2. However, simply summing up the dimensions of the machines to create a comfortable box is not enough. Only after thinking through all the related tasks that will help you solve this structure, you can begin to draw up a project.

What are the questions the owner needs to decide before the two-car garage is built?

There are many of them:

• Optimal dimensions of the premises (convenient parking, inspection and maintenance of the car);
• Ability to store tires, tools and household equipment;
• Quantity, dimensions and type of entrance gates (swinging, sliding, up-and-over);
• The need to combine a garage with a house, a utility block or a bathhouse;
• Wall material (brick, foam blocks, sandwich, timber);
• Floor type (reinforced concrete panels, monolithic concrete, wooden beams);
• Type of roof (mansard, hipped or shed).

Optimal dimensions

The everyday principle "the more the better" for the garage is not always justified. Empty space is a sign of waste of funds. Therefore, you need to clearly define the optimal dimensions of the garage for 2 cars and stick to them when drafting and budgeting.

A Russian proverb advises to start the dance from the stove. Regarding the garage, this means that all its dimensions must be tied to the dimensions of the stored cars. A preliminary calculation must be made based on the most inconvenient situation: the driver, together with the passengers, gets into one of the cars.

What is the main problem with an ultra-compact room layout? When you try to get into a car from the right or left side, you simply will not be able to open its doors.

From this situation, the first rule of garage planning follows: there should be a “gap” between cars, equal to the width of a fully open car door, plus 10-15 cm for parking errors. You can measure this distance yourself, or you can trust the experience of the owners who have already done this work. They claim that 0.9 meters of distance between the sides of the cars is enough to open the doors without bumps and scratches.

From the side walls of the garage to the doors of the driver and passenger, there must also be free space sufficient to exit the car (0.6-0.8 meters).

The third point: between the front and rear of the car, you need to leave a passage sufficient so that a person can move to any point in the garage without wiping the wall and dust from the car. This distance is from 0.5 to 0.6 meters.

So, the cars are placed in their places, but how are we doing with the entrance? If you do not want to crush the car body on the gate frame, spend a few minutes on this issue. Knowing the width of your car, add 40 cm to it on each side and you will not have problems entering (in a sober mind and with a clear memory).

Gate height is another stumbling block for beginners. Here, the main canon of ergonomics is the average height of a person (1 meter 75 cm) plus 20 cm of reserve for “basketball friends”. However, we will act smarter and look to the future. If you are going to upgrade your fleet with a minibus in the coming years, then plan on a gate height sufficient for its entry. An extra row of masonry walls has not yet ruined anyone, but it has eliminated the need to put a tall car in the open.

Let's say a few words about parking in the yard. If you intend to acquire a capital garage for two cars, then an extension of a covered shed near one of its walls will not be superfluous.

So you solve two problems at once:

• Parking of vehicles oversized for garage doors;
• Optimal protection of the car from the sun and rain without driving into the garage.

The height of the garage box can be chosen arbitrarily, but preferably not less than 2.5 meters. This will allow you to place shelves in it for storing winter tires and give enough space for installing racks.

Summing up the results of the internal layout of the garage space for two cars, let's name its optimal dimensions:

• Width 5 meters and depth not less than 5.5 meters (for two small cars);
• Width 7 meters and depth 6.8 meters (for minibus and SUV);
• Gate height 2.1 meters (for cars) and 2.5 meters for high minibuses and SUVs;
• Gate width (minimum 2.3 and maximum 2.5 meters).

Those who want to install up-and-over or rolling gates should consult with the suppliers of these structures before starting the construction of walls. A certain space under the ceiling is required for mounting the rails and the lifting mechanism. Its dimensions need to be known in advance and make adjustments to the project.

When thinking about whether to build a garage with one gate or two, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each of the options:

General entrance gates of lifting and turning type allow you to get by with one set of automation. Despite this, the final cost will be quite high (manufacturers classify them as non-standard designs and increase the price by 20-30% per 1 m2). Swing gates are simpler in design and cheaper, but less convenient to use. Therefore, for car owners who do not experience a shortage of funds, we advise you to install two standard sets of automatic lifting gates in the garage.

When planning the internal dimensions of the garage, one should not forget about the type of floor that will be used. For hollow reinforced concrete slabs and wooden beams, a box depth of 5.5 meters is optimal, since it leaves enough space for them to rest on the wall. If you need a room with dimensions of 7x7 meters, then the beams will have to be abandoned (the standard for cutting wood is a maximum of 6 meters). Prefabricated reinforced concrete panels are also suitable in this case, since they are produced in lengths of more than 6 meters.

You can use the option of supporting plates on beams installed on internal columns. However, in this case, the overlap will turn out to be more expensive, and the usable height of the room will decrease.

Combination options

If there is no utility block and a bathhouse on the estate, then the functions of the garage can be expanded by providing a place for these premises in it. In this way, savings in materials, working time are achieved and a compact functional area is created for men's recreation and chores.

There are no particular difficulties in building a garage for 2 cars with a hozblok. Having expanded the box by only 2-2.5 meters, we will get a place for a pantry, a pumping station, a mini-sauna or a bathroom with a shower. The latter convenience is especially important in the case of a large removal of the garage from the house.

Another popular combination option is a house with a garage for 2 cars. If the soil conditions of the site allow, then the autobox can be completely placed in the basement. With a high level of groundwater, the best option is to add a garage to the house.

In this case, a doorway must be provided in the common wall and the floor mark in the extension should be calculated so that the height difference between the house and the garage is minimal.

The garage roof is another structure that can be adapted for different needs, from temporary living to storing household items. Materials for it will take not much more than for the construction of a shed. A spacious attic is a useful "bonus" that will pay off all costs.

Regarding the insulation of the walls, I want to say the following. If you do not need to do repair work in the garage box in the winter, then do not spend extra money on thermal insulation and heating. Entry from cold air into a warm garage negatively affects the condition of the car (condensate falls in the internal cavities of the body, sharply activating corrosion processes). Long-term observations have shown that one year of storing a car in a warm box (with frequent rides) is equivalent to three years of being in a cold garage. Draw your own conclusions, as they say.

Construction materials

Here the choice is not limited by anything, although it is better to use brick for construction in a limited way, only for front wall cladding. Putting the whole garage out of it is expensive and time consuming. It is better to combine this material with large blocks of wood concrete, foam, gas or cinder block.

A frame made of wood with insulation with a semi-rigid mineral plate and sheathing with siding is a profitable and high-speed option.

Foam-insulated OSB boards are also suitable for load-bearing frame cladding.

The easiest way is to build a garage for two cars from cellular blocks and finish the walls with inexpensive plaster. In this case, do not forget to make a monolithic reinforced concrete belt for the installation of floor slabs.

If your house is built of timber, then this material can also be used to build a garage box. If you do not store tons of gasoline in it, do not do electric or gas welding, then a wooden blockhouse is a good option for car shelter.

Any architectural and construction project consists of three parts: architectural, design and engineering. This is a document without which the developer will not receive permission to start construction.

The main part of the project is the architectural and design sections. If the customer is sure that there are intelligent specialists in engineering networks in the construction team, then the development of this part of the project in a specialized company can be abandoned. But it is necessary to understand that the architect, designer and engineer are working on the project together and such moments as, for example, strobes and openings in the walls for laying pipes and wires, are provided by them in advance.

The engineering part of the project is divided into several parts

• Water supply and sewerage (VK)

1. water supply scheme
2. sewerage scheme
3. general view of the system.

Before proceeding with the design, it is necessary to decide what kind of communication will be - individual or connected to a centralized system.

Individual water supply gives complete independence from external conditions. But it must be remembered that you will need your own sources of water, and drilling a well will cost a decent amount.

Connection to a centralized system will require designing in accordance with the specifications of the existing network and obtaining permission for tie-in.

When connecting a sewer to a centralized system, the procedure is the same as when connecting a water supply: making a request to the relevant services, developing a project, obtaining permission to tie into the system. If you decide to organize an individual sewer system, then from time to time you will have to invite a sewer service.

• Heating and ventilation (HV)

1. heating scheme: calculation of the required power of the equipment, distribution schemes for heating mains, location of pipes and radiators
2. ventilation scheme: binding to power electrical equipment, ventilation communications and shafts, passage nodes and, if necessary, the location of stoves and fireplaces
3. boiler piping (if necessary)
4. general instructions and recommendations for the section.

If the ventilation system is always an individual design, then heating can be either individual (stove, air, water, electric), or connected to centralized networks.

• Power supply (ETR)

1. lighting layout
2. wiring of power networks
3. ASU scheme
4. grounding system
5. detailed description and characteristics of all elements of the system.

Electrical systems can be divided into mandatory and optional. Mandatory include indoor and outdoor lighting, ventilation, air conditioning and electric heating systems. Additional systems include systems such as "Warm floor" or automated gate control.

IMPORTANT

• Each part of the engineering section of the project should contain general and technical descriptions, specifications of materials and necessary equipment.
• Drawings of elements of all systems and floor electrical wiring are made on a scale of 1:100.

Package "Engineering networks"

Package "Engineering networks"

The project of engineering networks will allow you to competently lay communications and make the house truly comfortable and modern.

• Price: from 100 rubles. per m²

Making changes to the project

Often, the customer is faced with the question: choose a typical house project and save money, while losing on the originality of future housing, or order an individual project, but for a lot of money.

Our company offers a compromise option. You order a standard project, and we make changes to it, taking into account all your wishes as much as possible. Of course, this implies additional costs, but, in any case, such a project will cost much less than work for a specific order. And we will make sure that your house looks original.

The following changes can be made to the project of the house:

move wall partitions. But only if they are not carriers. This operation will allow you to change the size and purpose of the rooms.

moving window and door openings will allow you to change the illumination of rooms and organize convenient access to the rooms you need

changing the type of floors and walls will allow you to fully realize your own ideas about economical and rational housing

change ceiling heights. Although all our houses are designed with an optimal room height of 2.8 m, some customers find high ceilings to be an additional coziness and comfort.

conversion of the attic into a living space will give you the opportunity to expand your own living space

it is worth changing the angle of inclination of the roof and canopies, taking into account the climatic conditions of a particular region

it is necessary to change the type of foundation, taking into account the engineering and geological parameters of the soil. It is also possible to add or change a basement or basement

add, remove, change a garage or a terrace, you can, in accordance with your ideas about the functionality of housing

changing the structural composition, building and finishing materials will allow you to economically manage your own financial resources

a mirror image project will allow you to organically fit the house into the surrounding landscape.

The changes made should not affect the safety of the home.

Too many changes usually do not improve the project. If you could not choose a suitable house in the catalogs, then it may be worth ordering an individual project from an architect.

Price: from 2000 rubles.

Making changes to the project

Making changes to the project

A house built according to a standard project may look original

• Price: from 2,000 rubles.

BIMx model

We keep up with the times and already today we offer you the opportunity to receive, along with project documentation, BIMx model - based on technology that provides simultaneous navigation through 2D documentation and 3D building models.

Now you can "twist, walk around inside, see your future Home from all sides" View all sizes and heights, specifications of openings, etc. You will receive a file that will be your reliable, convenient assistant for construction control.

*You receive the file in electronic form and use it using the BIMX application on Apple and Android mobile devices

The BIMX application is available for free in the Play Market, App store

BiMx Demo

BIMx model

BIMx model

BIMx model - interactive view of a three-dimensional model of your home. Now you can "twist, walk around, see your future Home from all sides"

• Price 10 500 rubles.

Package "Foundation adaptation"

When a typical project of a house is being developed, then some average soil parameters are taken as a basis. But, without having the exact data of the geological expertise, it is difficult to take into account all the nuances in the design. Therefore, often the engineering and geological characteristics of a real site differ significantly from those originally laid down in the project. And this means that the foundation - the basis of the whole house - will need to be finalized in order to make it strong and reliable.

To completely eliminate all problems when laying the foundation, the specialists of our company have developed a package "Adaptation of the foundation". When implementing the package, not only technical characteristics are taken into account, but also the wishes of the customer.

This package includes:

• choice of foundation type
• calculation of technical parameters:

Foundation footing depth
- load bearing capacity
- indicators of soil stress under the base of the foundation
- cross-sectional area of ​​the working reinforcement, etc.

• detailed drawings of the zero cycle
• cost sheet for building materials.

Adaptation of the foundation gives a full guarantee of its strength, and hence the reliability of the entire building. You are guaranteed to get rid of problems such as shrinkage and cracks during the operation of a finished house. Moreover, often the adapted foundation turns out to be cheaper than the option originally laid down in the project. And this will help save materials and financial resources.

Price: from 10,000 rubles. - tape, plate

from 14 000 rub. - pile foundation

from 18 000 rub. - UShP (taking into account the warm floor in the slab)

Package "Foundation adaptation"

Package "Foundation adaptation"

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Individual design

If you decide to build a house, then you have your own idea of ​​​​what your dream home should be like. And if none of the standard projects suits you, it makes sense to think about an individual project. In addition, it will take into account all your wishes as much as possible: the level of comfort, family composition, even the view from the window. It is clear that such a project will cost a lot. But you will know for sure that there is no other like it.
Sometimes, however, you have to resort to individual design forcedly. For example, the developer got a plot of land of a non-standard configuration, and not a single standard project simply fits into it. And it also happens that the number of changes made by the customer is such that it is easier and cheaper to design a house from scratch.

Stages of work on an individual project:

• development of technical specifications for the design of a house
• contract for design work
• preparation of a draft design: linking the building to the terrain, external and internal views, layouts, sections
• detailed study of sections of the project.

In addition, you can also order:

• projects of additional structures - a garage, a workshop, a bathhouse, etc.
• visualization of the project in 3D format.

Ultimately, the customer receives a package of design documentation, consisting of architectural and structural sections.

The project features:

• The general plan of the house with its binding to the boundaries of the site.
• Floor plans, which indicate the thickness of walls, lintels and partitions, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe premises, the specification of windows and doorways.
• Facade plans with indication of finishing materials and color schemes.
• Sections of the building and main units.
• Drawings and sections of the foundation, bill of materials.
• Calculation of the ceiling, roof truss system, roof insulation and waterproofing units.

You can decide on the style of the future home in the catalog "Individual design".

Price: from 400 rubles. / m²

Individual design

Individual design

Realize your individuality!

• Price: from 450 rubles. / m²

Package "Tender offer"

For any developer, the question from a cheerful nursery rhyme "what should we build a house ...?" far from idle. Moreover, the cost of building a house depends on many factors. Therefore, you should not estimate the costs "by eye". Without complete information, it will not work to calculate everything to the smallest detail and, in the end, it will cost yourself more. And besides, a careful calculation of the cost of materials and work affects not only your finances, but also the timing of building a house.

You can calculate the construction costs with the utmost accuracy using the "Tender offer" service developed by our specialists. In fact, this is a document that provides a complete list of all building materials and work, indicating their volumes.

The presence of a tender offer allows:

• get a real picture of the costs of upcoming construction
• attract a construction company that is able to offer the most favorable conditions for the performance of work
• not only understand the essence of the construction process, but also competently control the consumption of building materials, independently adjusting prices for each item
• competently supervise the actions of contractors at all stages of construction

a tender offer supported by information on the cost of materials and construction work is a serious argument for obtaining bank loans.

Package "Tender offer"

Tender offer:

Request a detailed quote. Build for yourself!

• Price 9 500 rubles.

Package "Anti-ice"

Snowdrifts and ice in the winter on the roof of your house cause a lot of trouble. You can, of course, climb onto the roof and wave a shovel in the cold for 2-3 hours - that's business. But effective snowmelt and anti-icing systems have long been invented and widely used. Their basis is heating cables. The system is organized on the same principle as the "warm floor". Only more powerful and the cable laying step is smaller.

The Anti-Ice package is developed taking into account the peculiarities of the power supply of the house:

for roofs and gutters: snowmelt in gutters, at the edge of the roof in order to prevent the formation of icicles and frost in the pipes

for the entrance group: heating of steps, paths and open areas

for the entrance to the garage: heated driveways

in addition, sometimes the Anti-Ice system is used for heating the soil in greenhouses, and for landscape heating of flower beds, lawns and lawns, as well as for heating sports facilities.

During the design process, the minimum energy consumption is calculated and fire safety is ensured. When creating the Anti-Ice system, it is recommended to use only certified self-heating elements that do not support combustion. In addition, the system is equipped with an overtemperature shutdown device or a differential circuit breaker to automatically shut down the system when power loss is detected. If the system is too large, it is divided into smaller sections. This makes it easier to manage her work.

Important:

for a multi-pitched roof, the Anti-Ice system will be designed by specialists of our company on an individual order.

Price: 4500 rubles.

Package "Anti-ice"

Package "Anti-ice"

Your comfort and safety in winter

• Price 3 100 rubles.

Package "Lightning protection"

Often, developers do not attach much importance to protecting their own houses from lightning: someone saves, someone thinks, someone hopes for "maybe". But 3-4 years after the construction of the house, many people remember about lightning protection. All household appliances burned down at a neighbor's roofing felts, or statistics about how many fires happen due to lightning a year caught my eye.

We propose to resolve the issue immediately: to provide protection already at the design stage of the house. It is worth thinking about this, if only for purely aesthetic reasons - there will be no need to once again hollow out the walls of the house and pull the down conductor along the facade, violating the well-thought-out appearance of the building.

Home lightning protection is a system of devices located both outside the home and indoors. External lightning protection prevents lightning from entering the house, internal - protects the electrical network from sudden voltage surges. And special devices protect electrical engineering from sudden changes in the electromagnetic field within the radius of a lightning strike.

The package "Lightning protection" includes

• plan-scheme of the location of lightning rods that take on direct lightning strikes
• cross-sectional diagram of a current collector that diverts current from the lightning rod to ground
• ground loop circuit that distributes lightning energy in the soil, ensuring complete safety
• averaged resistance calculations
• detailed list of required materials
• recommendations for project implementation.

The package "Lightning protection" from the company Dom4M guarantees you the safety of your home even in the most severe thunderstorm.

Package "Lightning protection"

Package "Lightning protection"

Lightning protection: think about safety in advance

• Price 3 100 rubles.

Package "Central vacuum cleaner"

"Central vacuum cleaner" is a kind of aspiration system(removal of small particles by sucking them in with an air stream).

The system consists of:

• vacuum cleaner(installed in the technical room);
• duct system, along which the dust-air mass moves (more often hidden installation is carried out in the preparation of the floor or in the space behind the false ceiling);
• pneumosockets and pneumosows(a flexible hose with a telescopic rod and a nozzle is connected to the former, as in a conventional vacuum cleaner, the latter are intended for express cleaning, usually in the kitchen).

Pros:

• removable dusty no air gets in back into the room, and is “thrown out” after the unit to the street;
• No noise in clean rooms.
• Ease of cleaning without "pulling" the vacuum cleaner from room to room, without the use of extension cords.
• Concealed installation system, there is nothing in the room except a pneumo-socket.

Project price: from 3100 rubles.

Package "Central vacuum cleaner"

Package "Central vacuum cleaner"

"An integral part of a modern home is comfort, cleanliness and fresh air"

• Project price: from 3,100 rubles.

Package "Comfortable home"

Explanatory dictionaries claim that comfort is a set of household amenities, without which life is unthinkable.
modern man in a modern house. Most of these amenities are laid down at the design stage. But we are ready to expand their list and help clients make their own housing as comfortable as possible.

Therefore, our company Dom4m has developed for you the "Comfortable Home" package, which will allow you to make your home cooler on a hot summer day, and cozy and warm in winter colds.

The package "Comfortable home" includes

• Underfloor heating project This is a state-of-the-art home heating technology. It can be used by connecting to both local and centralized heating systems. In addition, heated floors can be both the main and additional source of heat in the room. The main advantage of the system is that it creates a uniform thermal regime, does not dry the air, and at the same time fits organically into any interior.
• Design of a ventilation system with recuperation. Unlike traditional systems, ventilation with recuperation makes it possible to save significant costs during operation. The essence of the system is that the exhaust air, passing through the heat exchanger, gives up its heat to the cold stream entering from the street. Everything ingenious is simple. This system allows you to significantly reduce heating costs. Savings reach up to 80%. And, in addition, the load on the network is reduced. In the summer, the heat recovery ventilation system can cool the warm air from outside. And here you are already getting savings from reducing energy consumption when air-conditioning your home.
• Air conditioning project. Such a project offers you a choice of a ducted air conditioner with the distribution of air flows throughout the premises or a multi-split system that allows you to connect several indoor units to an external unit at once.

Designing and building a 2 car garage is no easy task. It is necessary to take into account many factors in order not to later regret the shortcomings and unforeseen inconveniences. This will help the recommendations and tips of those who have successfully coped with this difficult task on their own.

Often garages for two cars are built with a margin - in case of expansion of the family car fleet

For the vast majority of motorists, a garage is a repair base, a workshop, and a storehouse for a variety of things. Therefore, the actual size of the room often does not match the desired and required. Many car owners agree that the second place for a car will never be superfluous. Even if one car is currently available, there is always the possibility of acquiring a second one.

On a note! The width of a single garage should be such that it is possible to freely bypass the car in it with all the doors open. In such a room, if desired, you can put a second car. This is one of the budget options for a double.

Based on these and other considerations, we can draw conclusions about the "pluses" and "minuses" of double garages.

Among their advantages are:

• sufficient space for repair and other work;
• the ability to make both a viewing hole and a cellar;
• You can install a solid number of racks and shelves.

But, despite all the attractiveness of such buildings, they have one significant "minus" - the cost of their construction is in many respects comparable to the cost of building a small house.

What to consider when designing a garage

When designing, it is primarily worth relying on dimensions.

The first and most important criterion for choosing a garage project for 2 cars is its size. People who are not familiar with the specifics of the calculations of such buildings, when determining the optimal dimensions, proceed from the mathematical equality: 1 + 1 = 2. This is the wrong approach.

It is wrong to adhere to the principle “the more the better”. With such a decision, empty areas are inevitable, which indicates pointless spending on their construction.

In order to rationally spend the budget, several important issues are solved at the design stage:

• whether the garage will be a separate building or an extension to the house;
• which gate is most preferable: one wide or two "single";
• will there be a cellar in the garage;
• what area should be allocated for a mini-workshop;
• what items will be stored and how many of them are bulky;
• Do you need a "recreation area"?

The optimal size of a double garage

There are a huge number of machines, with a variety of geometric parameters. Building a double garage for two minibuses is not the same thing as building two cars. In the first case, a more spacious area is needed. When choosing the size of the garage, you can focus on the experience of the owners of such buildings and their advice..

The following are considered optimal:

• 8x8 m;
• 9.5x6 m;
• 6x7 m;
• 7x7 m;
• 7x8 m.

The dimensions of the building required in a particular case are determined as follows:

1. They leave on a flat spacious area.
2. Get out of the car and open all its doors.
3. In any convenient way, the corner points of the rectangle are marked on the asphalt or the ground, in which a car with open doors is placed.
4. 0.8 m is added in front or behind (they are necessary so as not to put the car close to the gate and the back wall).
5. They mark on the asphalt or the ground where the workbench, refrigerator, household items planned in the garage will be located. Consider the need for shelving.
6. They measure all distances with a tape measure and make an impromptu drawing on paper.
7. To the right or left of the resulting rectangle, add a distance equal to the width of the second car with the doors open on one side. Get the optimal size of a garage for two cars.

Attention! To check the correctness of the calculations on the lined area, you need to park two cars, open the doors and make sure that the dimensions of the future building found are convenient and correctly determined.

Minimum garage dimensions for different car models:

• for two small cars - 5x5.5 m;
• 7x6.5 - for minibus and SUV.

You also need to correctly determine the height of the garage. As a standard, it is 2.4-2.5 m. To obtain accurate data for a particular car, proceed as follows:

• 0.5 m is added to the height of the car to open the trunk;
• take into account the geometric parameters of the lighting fixtures that will be on the ceiling;
• add 20 cm to the stock.

If they plan to install a lift in the garage, at least 2 m are added to the data obtained as a result of the calculation.

It is also necessary to consider the type of gate to be installed. If they are roller shutter or lift-and-turn, you will need to consult a specialist from the relevant company to install these structures. For mounting the lifting mechanism, additional ceiling space is required. It must also be included in the calculation of the optimal height of the garage.

Garage project 6x11 m for two cars with a utility block

Design Highlights

Without using the past experience of specialists, it is not worth approaching the design of a garage

When solving the design issue on your own, it is recommended to focus on the experience of specialists. They provide the customer with several documents:

• project with drawings;
• sketch (the basis of the project, allows you to visually assess the general view of the future building);
• estimate;
• explanatory note (it notes the general conceptual ideas of the project).

All these stages of work will need to be performed independently. The sketch can be neglected, but the modified explanatory note should not be abandoned. It is necessary in any convenient way to fix the ideas and considerations that arise in the head regarding the size, appearance, materials for building a garage. A notebook with a pen or a PC will help with this.

Features of designing garages for two cars with one gate

A double garage with one gate is financially more profitable than with two. For this reason, many car owners opt for this layout. Savings do exist, but they are not very significant.

It is necessary to take into account the fact that the minimum width of the gate will be 5-6 m. It will be necessary to install it in the center of the support or lay high-strength beams. This entails additional financial and labor costs.

This layout has other "cons":

• when opening one wide gate, heat quickly leaves the room;
• if their width is insufficient, it will be necessary to maneuver when parking, which is fraught with scratches and other damage to the car;
• if the automation fails or other emergencies occur, it will not be easy to drive the cars out.

Advice! If it is supposed to heat the garage, it is not advisable to install one gate.

With a garage width of 6.5 m or less, it is optimal to install one gate. It should be noted that they must have stiffeners, otherwise the panels will inevitably skew over time.

For buildings with one gate, it is highly desirable to have a gate or door.

It is important to provide for the presence of a gate. Many who saved on it regret the missed opportunity. Often there is a need to go into the garage, and not drive in or out of it. If there is a gate, the gate will open less often, which will positively affect their service life.

The nuances of designing garages for two cars with two gates

Garage with two gates - a more practical and reasonable option

Most car owners consider having two gates more convenient and financially justified.

The main requirements for such a structure:

• opening width not less than 2.6 m;
• the distance between the gates (column) with a width of at least 400 mm.

Gate type is up to you. The most convenient lifting with electric drive. When designing, it is taken into account that the gate is installed overlay on the walls of the opening or directly into the opening. In this regard, for the first option, it is necessary to provide 10 cm on the sides and 20-25 cm on top.

In the case of installing two gates, four drainage channels will be required. They are necessary to drain liquid from the floor. It is worth noting that in garages with one gate, only two channels are needed.

In buildings with two gates, swing gates are the least convenient. When opened, the leaves take up too much space, will inevitably come into contact with the second gate, and there is a high risk of damage to the coating of both. The optimal choice for buildings of this type is roller shutter or up-and-over doors..

What materials are best to use

The choice of materials for the construction and decoration of the garage is extremely wide. You can use all those that are suitable for the construction of a residential building. First of all, they are determined with the type of foundation.

For double garages, a solid foundation is needed that can withstand significant weight loads. This is either a monolithic reinforced concrete slab, or a full-fledged strip foundation.

The slab is poured on its own, since even industrial-type reinforced concrete products will require at least two pieces. This is fraught with a warp of the base. If it is decided to erect a tape around the perimeter of the building, you still need to pour a concrete floor. Therefore, the stove is in any case preferable.

Wall materials

In terms of price-quality ratio, foam blocks or a frame with insulation are best suited

Walls are built from several types of materials:

• bricks;
• foam or gas blocks;
• concrete blocks or slabs;
• sandwich panels;
• corrugated board;
• frame type with insulation inside.

The choice depends on the financial capabilities of the owner and the availability of materials. The coldest and most inexpensive garage is made of corrugated board. It is a metal frame, sheathed with metal sheets. It is possible to insulate such a structure, but only from the inside. And according to the rules of heat engineering, internal insulation is much less effective than external insulation.

For this and many other reasons, it is recommended to opt for more worthy materials for building a two-car garage. The most economical options of them are foam blocks or a frame with insulation (its construction will cost less than from purchased sandwich panels). If you plan to install two gates, you will need to build a beam of bricks, concrete blocks or foam blocks between them.

The most solid buildings are brick or concrete. This is a standard solution for single or double garages. Significant financial investments will be required, but they are fully justified. Buildings made of brick and concrete are the most durable. But you can't call them warm. In this they lose to skeletons and buildings made of sandwich panels. Therefore, they require insulation, which is arranged under the facing material of the outer walls. Foam plastic or mineral wool slabs are chosen as insulation.

Roofing materials

From roofing materials suitable corrugated board, slate or ondulin

The choice of roofing materials is as wide as building materials. Most popular:

• metal tile;
• corrugated board;
• ondulin and its analogues: Aqualine, Bituwell, Ondura, Nuline;
• flexible tiles;
• slate is flat and undulating.

The most economical ways of roofing - using ondulin and slate. In terms of price, they are relatively comparable, with a slight advantage in favor of the latter. However, ondulin wins in terms of quality and aesthetics. The laboriousness of laying these materials is the same. Special knowledge is not required.

What can not be said about metal and flexible tiles. Installation of these roofing materials requires both knowledge and skills. Only a master can lay soft tiles without distortions. A beginner will have to study the technology of work and get acquainted with its nuances.

The corrugated board is more simple and convenient in installation. It is as reliable and durable as all the roofing materials listed above. It is important to correctly lay the first canvas, all the following are fixed, focusing on it. Roofing from corrugated board will cost less than from metal or soft tiles. You do not have to invite masters, since all the work can be done independently.

What is the best style for projects?

Every car owner wants his garage to be comfortable, cozy and outwardly presentable. However, you need to understand that the garage is not a house, and it is difficult to give it a look that matches any style decision. The garage has no windows, the roof is traditionally one- or two-pitched, flat. The appearance of the gate is standard and concise.

In this regard, the question of giving individuality to the structure consists in choosing several parameters:

• roof type;
• type of building and finishing materials;
• location and appearance of the gate.

A chalet-style garage arrangement guarantees a warm and cozy environment

The interior of the garage can be done in a certain style. The "chalet" is popular, the main accents of which are space, minimalism and comfort. Only natural and environmentally friendly materials are used in the decoration: wood, glass, ceramics. Such a garage can be single or double.

Art Nouveau style is colder and more modern

The external appearance of the building can be given a certain style solution with the help of a canopy and arrangement of a parking area. The Art Nouveau style is characterized by metal and paving stones. This is the traditional design of the surrounding area.

Thus, all design issues, determining the optimal dimensions and choosing materials for building a garage can be solved independently. This will take time, search and analysis of information, as well as the involvement of creative abilities. But all this will pay off with financial savings and moral satisfaction at the sight of your own respectable two-car garage.

Before building a garage for 2 cars, it is necessary to correctly design the building, taking into account the purpose, operation features and dimensions of the vehicles themselves. From the article you will find out which projects, planning options are popular, what a building can be built from and how to finish it. In addition, you will understand how to choose a place and prepare it, determine the size of the future object so that it complies with current regulations and is convenient for use.

Classic two car garage

Choosing a place for construction

Before you start designing a garage for two cars, you need to decide on its location on a suburban area. The following factors will need to be taken into account:

Driveways. They must be designed so that the car does not interfere with parking, including when two cars enter at the same time and alternately.

Place for opening doors. If the gates to the garage building are hinged, it must be ensured that they do not touch other structures and do not take up much space.

Relief, slope of the soil. These points are important when choosing a foundation system and calculating material costs.

Groundwater depth. This factor must be known in order to avoid the risk of flooding the building during the spring flood.

The presence of underground communications. If, for example, sewer pipes lie under the chosen place, it will be necessary to strengthen the foundation, while it will not be possible to equip a repair pit if necessary, so it is better to choose another site for construction.

Remoteness of other objects- houses, gardens, outbuildings, a source of water supply.

After choosing a place, you can designate the future building on the site plan.

The exit from the garage must be free for both cars.

Size calculation

The next stage after the selection of a place is the calculation of the dimensions of the building; at the same time, it is important not only to allocate a place for direct parking of vehicles, but also to take into account a small space for maintenance and storage of tools. The parking spaces themselves can be in the same room or separated by a partition: it depends on the preferences of the owner. When calculating the size of a garage for 2 cars, you can pay attention to SNiP 21.02.99, which indicates the minimum dimensions of a parking space in an open area and indoors:

Length- 5.3 m.

Width- 2.5 m.

The exact size depends on the dimensions of the machines themselves. Accordingly, for a garage for two vehicles, you need to multiply the figures by 2, and then add the distance between the parking spaces (minimum 50 cm). It is necessary to provide a place for shelving, as well as a gap between cars and the walls of the building: according to building codes, it should be 0.5 m.

Naturally, if the garage will be used not only for vehicles, but also for storing tools, firewood, outdoor benches and other equipment, this must be taken into account when calculating the dimensions. Ceiling height must be at least 220 cm.

Dimensions are marked on the plan of the future building

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Design features

The garage project should contain not only the dimensions and layout features: it is required to indicate the type of foundation, materials of manufacture, the thickness of walls and partitions, indicate the type and dimensions of gates, roofs, communication points, and the location of windows. There are many options for finished projects that differ in size, layout and purpose.

Economy option

If the construction budget is limited, and the site is small, it makes sense to equip a small garage. As a rule, in this case, the space between parking spaces for cars is not fenced off, the entrance is most often combined and equipped with one gate. If it is necessary to save space, sliding or lifting doors are installed, but if there is enough space, swing doors can also be installed. Racks for tools and consumables are placed around the perimeter in the upper part of the garage; for repairs, you can make a pit with a concrete floor and walls. Often, in order to save money, it is equipped with only one parking space.

Standard garage for 2 cars

Option with hozblok

Equipping a garage for 2 cars with a hozblok is a popular idea that allows you to combine a garage with a barn under one roof. In this case, the room will need to be expanded by at least 200 cm, the exact size depends on the amount of equipment that will be stored in the annex. For example, in the hozblok you can keep garden tools, hand tools and machine tools, building materials, agricultural machinery.

Most often, such a garage is placed at the entrance, so that you can not only conveniently drive in, but also, if necessary, remove the tools stored in the room. The partition between the utility room and parking spaces is often made of a semi-block or brick, lighting can be carried out separately in each part.

The classic layout of the garage space with a hozblok

Garage project for 2 cars with an attic

A very popular option is the construction of a two-car garage with an attic floor: the superstructure can be used for storage, temporary or seasonal residence, and you can also equip a rest room there. Mandatory requirements for such a project:

Strengthening the foundation and walls. They must support the weight of the attic; the superstructure itself can be made of the same material as the supporting structures, or of lighter varieties (for example, frame-panel materials).

Competent finishing. It will be necessary to properly insulate both floors, equip the boiler room, which will warm up the attic and the lower part of the building, as well as take care of the communications and proper wiring inside.

Arrangement of the ventilation system. This is especially important if the attic will be used for seasonal living.

Such a garage for 2 cars, the project of which includes a boiler room, a bathroom and a spacious room on top, will allow you to optimally place cars and tools, saving space on the site.

The attic floor can be equipped for any purpose

Garage with living floor

It is possible to equip a building with an upper floor intended for permanent residence: it can be used both by the owner himself, for example, during the construction of the main house, and by guests. The premises for permanent residence require high-quality insulation and waterproofing, all amenities must be placed inside, therefore, as a rule, the size of such a building is rather big. In such a garage, parking spaces, a repair area, a boiler room are located below, and one or more rooms are equipped on top.

Depending on the purpose, one large hall or 2-4 small rooms can be equipped on the residential floor. The first option is optimal if it is planned to create, for example, a recreation area or a game room with billiards upstairs, and the second solution is relevant if the owner is going to move guest rooms from the house.

Garage with a floor for permanent residence

Workshop project

If the owner not only maintains two vehicles, but also personally repairs or provides such services on a private basis, the best choice would be a 2-car garage project with a workshop. As a rule, this room adjoins the parking area and borders the boiler room, the optimal size is 20-25 square meters. Nuances to consider:

Workshop size. It should be such that, if necessary, the vehicle itself is placed there. If one of the two cars is larger than the other, the dimensions of the larger car should be taken into account.

Entrance to different rooms. It is better to equip them separately: one leads to the parking area, the other to the workshop, another one can be made leading to the boiler room or utility part, if one is provided.

Location of machines and tools. The equipment must be placed so that it can be used with maximum convenience.

Standard garage layout with workshop

Construction materials

The choice of materials is determined not only by the budget, but also by what part of the building we are talking about:

Foundation. Most often, it is made slab, since such a base will withstand the weight of two vehicles and other loads. The calculation of the foundation must be done with a margin, designing a garage for two cars; the dimensions of the slab should be 20-40 cm larger than the perimeter along the walls. For pouring, a concrete mix based on cement of a grade not lower than M-400 is used, reinforcement is carried out using reinforcement.

Walls and partitions. The bearing parts of the structure can be made of a gas block, expanded clay block, brick, and the inner walls can be made of a semi-block or wall panels.

Overlappings. If the garage has an attic or a full-fledged residential floor, reinforced concrete slabs can be used for this purpose.

Roof. The rafter system is made of timber and boards, a pie of hydro and thermal insulation is laid on the crate of slats, and an external coating is installed on top. Depending on the budget and preferences, this can be a metal tile, profiled sheet, soft roof or other material. The form is most often shed, but if a second floor is arranged on top, a gable roof is usually made.

Exterior finish. For this purpose, facade plaster, siding, facing bricks, etc. can be used.

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Conclusion

Designing a garage for 2 cars is a procedure that must be carried out taking into account the dimensions of the vehicles, the purpose of the building and the budget. A well-designed project will allow you to accurately calculate the materials, determine the location of the building on the site and equip it with all the requirements and nuances.

There are more and more car owners every day, and some of them own not one, but two cars at once. This is very convenient if there are several car enthusiasts in the family, if you live in a townhouse outside the city, and in many other circumstances. In this case, you can think about building a garage for 2 cars.

In addition to convenient and safe storage of cars, their protection from thieves and bad weather, the garage also performs other functions. The room can play the role of a pantry, where they will store inventory that was not found at home, bicycles, garden or building materials, items for car repair.

In addition, a two-car garage can be equipped with a utility block or a viewing hole.

Peculiarities

In the modern world, a car is no longer a luxury, but a simple necessity, a convenient means of transportation. This is especially true for those who live outside the city in a cottage, and are forced to travel quite long distances every day. But a two-car garage isn't just a place where two vehicles fit tightly together.

Before proceeding with the design and construction of a double garage, it is necessary to take into account important nuances:

• Determine a place to store wheels and vehicle repair equipment, as well as sufficient space for maintenance.
• Plan for safe parking.
• Consider the type of garage doors and their number, as well as the material of the walls, roof and floors.
• Plan the connection between the garage and the house.
• Take into account that the next machine with different dimensions may be purchased.
• Plan the possibility of accessing two cars at once to the garage.

Perhaps the best option would be such a garage plan, in which the maintenance and operation of one car does not interfere with the use of the second car.

Most often, this is done by installing two separate gates.

Dimensions

To calculate the minimum dimensions of the garage, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the cars parked indoors. To determine the width, a minimum of a meter of space is added to the dimensions of each machine. At the exit, this will correspond to a half-meter gap on each side of the parking lot, this is necessary for the free opening of doors and hassle-free parking.

To calculate the optimal length, a distance equal to the length of the car plus another one and a half meters is added. This allows you to freely open the gate, and also gives you unhindered access to the trunk of the car.

The desired height is selected based on the growth level of the tallest car owner in the family. To this figure, an allowance of 0.5 meters is made. If the height of the car exceeds the height of a person, it is necessary to take into account its size with an open trunk.

Average room size for two cars: 7 meters wide, 7 long and 2.5 high, that is approximately 50 m2. However, the most convenient layout requires taking into account the dimensions of other elements placed in the garage. If you plan to install shelves or repair tools, you need to take into account their dimensions, as well as add at least half a meter to guarantee easy access.

In the case of building an inspection pit with a lift, it is necessary to plan the placement of the car in such a way that it is at some distance from the underground structure. This is due to the fact that any underground space becomes a source of moisture, which can destroy the metal elements of the car through corrosion.

The above dimensions are typical for the internal parameters of the room. For a correct calculation during construction, it is necessary to add the thickness of the building materials used in the work, the dimensions of the insulation and cladding. So, when building a brick structure, you need to add at least 5-10 cm, block - 15-20 cm. The insulating layer requires taking into account at least another 7 cm of width.

The plaster used as a facing material adds at least three centimeters of width, drywall or lining - 1.5 cm.

The dimensions of the gate are calculated depending on the parameters of the car. 30-50 cm are added to the height of the car body, an increase of 15-20 cm is made to the width. These are the minimum parameters and it is best to increase them to avoid unpleasant situations. In addition, the height is directly dependent on the type of gate. So, for some models, it is necessary to allocate a place where the box with the sash closing system will be placed.

But the first step in calculating the gate size is choosing the number of entrances. For a room with one gate, you need to double the calculated width indicators, the height remains the same. This design has a fairly large area, therefore, it needs to strengthen the base, since the degree of load increases significantly. In addition, it is necessary to additionally equip the garage with a door, since with frequent opening of the gate leaf, warm air will quickly leave the room.

To determine the dimensions of a two-door system, you need to add about a meter of width to the single-door system. In addition, it will be important to take into account the thickness of the frame and the insulating layer. Two gates make the garage more convenient to use, and it also meets safety standards. If an unpleasant incident occurs, the cars will be able to leave freely, regardless of each other.

Two openings reduce heat loss in the building, and also reduce the load on the operation of the gate opening mechanisms.

layout

Before embarking on the construction of a garage, it is imperative to draw up a detailed plan in order to avoid mistakes during the work. On a typical plan, the location of windows and doors, gates is noted, the place for opening and closing them is taken into account.

Double boxing can be of two types:

• single section;
• two-section.

It is worth noting that when building several sections, you can take into account the dimensions of the cars and make one part of the roof higher than the other.

Building a two-car garage has certain benefits:

• Cost savings, as the amount of required building materials is reduced significantly.
• Laying communications must be done only once.
• Cars are located next to each other.

It also has disadvantages:

• Arranging check-in can be tricky.
• It is necessary to allocate a sufficiently large area for construction.
• In case of problems with parking, you can hit a second car.
• In the event of an emergency, such as a fire or flood, both cars will be hit at once.

When planning a project, it is necessary to consider the space in front of the garage. From the outside, it is worth considering the construction of a small canopy that will protect from rain or sun, in the event that it makes no sense to park the car for a long time inside. In the double garage there is also the possibility of organizing additional interior space. One of its types can be a utility block - an excellent solution for storing a wide variety of things, which can also act as a workshop. The basement is also useful for storing various canned food and supplies for the winter.

When designing an economic unit, it is worth adding about 2-3 meters to the width of the room. In addition, the arrangement of the partition is necessary. Hozblok is usually located on the opposite side of the gate. In the case when the garage is attached to the house, the utility block must be located between the place where the cars stand and the wall of the house. Such measures will reduce the level of noise coming from the garage, as well as reduce heat loss.

Another option for a combined garage is a room for 2 cars with an attic. The roof can also be used for storing various things and even for living. An attic room is often erected in order to save space on the site and reduce construction costs. When building the second floor of the garage, it is necessary to strengthen the load-bearing walls and foundation, as well as to insulate the walls of the room and improve the operation of the ventilation system. This is due to the fact that otherwise the smell of exhaust from the car and cold air from the street will be heard from the first floor.

If the garage is planned to be placed directly in the house, then it is important to take into account the level of groundwater. If it is too high, then in no case should you place a garage in the basement. If the garage is located in an annex, it is necessary to level the floors in such a way that there are no differences between the level of coverage in different rooms.

Another important detail to consider when planning is wall insulation. It is believed that additional insulation is not needed, unless the garage is a living space, and also it will not be worked in the winter. A car standing in a warm room is more likely to be exposed to the destructive effects of corrosion. This happens for the reason that the increased formation of condensate begins after the car enters a warm garage from a cold street.

The garage project can be ordered from professionals who will take the necessary measurements and provide a finished plan. And you can make it yourself, but it is very important to take measurements correctly and take into account all the necessary factors so that the building lasts for many years and is easy to use.

Building materials

When building any object, it is necessary to draw up an estimate of construction costs. Therefore, already at the design stage, it is necessary to decide what material the garage will be built from.

• Brick. It is a very popular building material. Brick buildings attract attention with a presentable appearance, are distinguished by durability and quality. Such buildings can often be found in the owners of townhouses.

Its disadvantage is a rather high price and a long construction time. When building a brick building, it is important to strengthen the foundation, as it is a rather heavy material.

• Wood. The advantage of using wood is that it is an environmentally friendly material with a fairly low cost, while high quality. Wood is characterized by low weight and good thermal insulation.
• Concrete blocks. This is another fairly popular option for building a garage. A foam block garage does not require strong financial investments. Its advantages are not only a low price, but also a long service life and fire resistance. Its only drawback is not very attractive appearance.