Two Tips for Those Who Want to Construct a Garage on Their Property
If you're planning to have a garage built on your property, here are some tips that you may want to keep in mind.
Fit a Drain in Front of the Structure and Connect It to Your Existing Stormwater Drainage System
If you want the garage to remain intact for as long as possible, it is essential to take steps to stop it from flooding during times of the year when it rains a lot.
If there is no drain directly in front of this structure and it rains heavily for a few days, the water will pool by the door and gradually seep inside.
This flooding could not only ruin all of the goods that are stored inside but could also cause lasting damage to the garage itself, as concrete (the most common building material used for this type of structure) will weaken when exposed to a large amount of water in a short space of time. The deterioration of the concrete could eventually destabilise the garage and make it unsafe to use.
You can prevent a flood from causing this damage if you fit a drain directly in front of the garage and connect it to your existing stormwater drainage system. When choosing this drain, make sure that it spans the width of the garage door (to ensure that rainwater that flows towards this area doesn't seep underneath any section of the door).
Additionally, you should choose the most robust drain you can afford, as it will be subjected to the weight of your vehicles every time you park them inside or take them out of the garage. If it is made from a weak material, this weight will eventually lead to the drain's grates cracking.
Only Attach the Structure to the House If You Are Prepared to Invest in Extra Security Features
When adding a garage to their property, a lot of homeowners choose to attach it to one of the walls of their home and create a doorway in the garage that connects it to the interior of the house. This not only makes the garage easier to access but also reduces the cost of the construction work, as they only have to build three walls, rather than four.
However, you should only attach this structure to your house if you are willing to spend money on some security features for it. The reason for this is as follows; garage doors are not famed for their robustness and can be broken open by a thief quite easily. If this happens to a garage that is attached to your home, a criminal could then get into your main house through the doorway in the garage.
As such, if you decide to attach the garage to the wall of your home, you may need to pay for an alarm system for the garage and invest in more expensive locks for the garage door.