Timber garages are extremely versatile buildings that offer a wide range of benefits. They protect your vehicle from the weather, provide an easily accessible roof on which to mount solar panels, and more. If you are considering building one, you will definitely not regret it.
In this article, we look at five reasons why a wooden garage makes an excellent investment.
Keeping your car or motorbike in a timber garage is essential year-round. Locking it inside it when you’re not using it will keep it out of sight and easy reach of thieves. Moreover, it will protect it from the elements, bird droppings, falling branches, and fluctuating temperatures.
Snow, heavy rain, and hail can permanently deteriorate the bodywork of a vehicle. In strong winds, branches can fall on your car, leaving dents. Bird droppings can damage the paint job, while electric car batteries perform best at more steady temperatures.
Moreover, a vehicle’s coating can fade or peel if it gets exposed to harsh conditions for long periods of time. Finally, the rubber components of a car or motorbike can wear out in wavering temperatures. This leads to issues such as squeaking or rattling.
With the weather becoming more and more unpredictable in the UK, parking your car in a garage is becoming even more important.
It is also worth checking if keeping your vehicle in a locked outbuilding can save you money on your insurance policy.
Installing solar panels on a house roof is complicated and expensive. The installation is dangerous and can only be performed by a specialist. It also poses limitations: the direction of the roof is fixed and cannot be changed.
On the other hand, a wooden garage can be built in the perfect spot to catch the most sunlight and features a low roof. This means you can design the building to maximise solar power generation and fit the panels DIY.
You can even create an independent, self-contained system in the garage itself if you wish. Simply place the batteries in the timber building and connect them to the panels via waterproof cables. If you fit powerful panels, you will be able to generate enough electricity to power the garage and even charge your EV.
All the Chart Garages Chester range buildings can accept solar panels. Simply let us know when you place your order if you plan to fit a solar power system on the roof.
When you come to sell your house, having an attractive garage on the property can raise its market value.
It will also help you make a sale because a garage gets listed as an extra facility on the premises - something that is always valued by buyers. A wooden garage is versatile and can be used in various ways, making your home more desirable.
A wooden outbuilding is very adaptable. It can be converted into a workshop, an office, a hobby room, a spare room, a gym, a games room, and much more. As you and your family grow, you can modify it to suit new needs.
Building a timber garage is essentially like adding a new room to your house without building a costly extension. Even if you use it as a place to park your car initially, you can add insulation, power, heat, partitions, and more to it later on.
Bear in mind that our timber garages can be as big as 7.3m by 14.6m - that’s a total of 106.6 square metres. The average floor space for houses in England and Wales is 99 square metres.
Make sure you check with your Local Planning Authority if you need planning permission to change the use of your garage.
A timber garage also offers extra storage space outside of your home. Having a dedicated room to keep items you don’t use often offers peace of mind. Our minds rest easier, knowing everything we own is in its place.
A decluttered living space improves focus and productivity, reduces stress, improves sleep, boosts mood, and decreases anxiety.
If you feel your home is becoming too small for you, consider building a wooden garage before considering moving up the property ladder.
Moreover, as we’ve seen above, you don’t have to use the garage for storage only. You could turn it into a man cave or she shed, where you can recharge and relax.
Restoring a boat or motorbike, gardening, painting, or woodworking are all excellent ways to practice active meditation. This involves focusing on the task at hand and being mindful. Connecting with the here and now helps you find your inner peace. That’s why so many people love pottering.
