Every car owner knows how important it is to have a secure car cover. Garage structures solve many of the problems associated with car storage and parking. The walls and roof of the garage protect the car from rain and wind, preventing the metal from rusting. If the garage is insulated, the car is not afraid of frost and freezing, and for the owner the first minutes in the cabin will be comfortable in any bad weather outside.
A spacious garage allows you to carry out minor car repairs yourself, has a place for all the necessary tools. An equally important advantage of the garage is the protection of the car from criminals, vandals and hooligans.
Building standards
Before planning the construction of a garage, you should familiarize yourself with the developed rules and regulations for construction (SNiP). This is necessary so that in the future there are no claims from the current legislation. Mandatory standards include the rules for building the area, as well as the fire safety of structures.
So, if you plan to build a garage not on your own site, then you should obtain a building permit from the local administration. Fire safety standards regulate the optimal distance from the garage and the border of the site, from the garage and residential buildings. Building standards are advisory in nature, but it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with them in any case.
Optimal parameters
In Soviet times, a unified standard was adopted for the same type of garages and garage cooperatives. The garage box was 3x6 meters and was designed for the arrival and storage of one car of standard dimensions for that time.
In modern conditions, the situation has changed: the dimensions of cars have changed, motorists can have several vehicles per family or a car is used in private business and is large. So, for example, for the construction of a garage for a Gazelle, the standard dimensions will be too uncomfortable.
Today, the minimum size of a garage is a rectangle of 4x6 meters, this volume is enough for storing a car, but too small for maneuvers in the garage itself. If you plan to build a garage yourself, then you should consider better options.
For a car
When designing a garage, be guided by the dimensions of an existing car, but do not forget that the garage space is being built for many years to come, and cars change, and over time you may decide to buy a larger car or get another one. If the site allows, then the garage can be designed for 3 or 4 cars... Thus, your country house will have a covered parking lot for all family members or guests, as well as the space can be used as a workshop and utility room for household needs.
The average parameters of modern machines are approximately 2.8 m wide and 4.5 m long.... For the minimum size of the garage, a meter and a half will be enough on the sides of the car, so that it is convenient to open the doors and it remains possible to bypass the car, open the hood and trunk.
The height of the ceiling is calculated either from the height of the owner himself, or from the edge of the open trunk, with the addition of about half a meter in height in both versions. The minimum ceiling level will be approximately 2.5 meters... If a lift is planned in the garage, then its parameters must also be included in the calculation of the ceiling height.
Optimally, the width of the entrance opening will be at least one meter from each side of the car, otherwise entering the garage will be accompanied by anxiety about the car and stress each time.
In the case of self-construction of a garage, it must be borne in mind that its dimensions are only the internal space. A certain number of centimeters should be added to the optimal calculations for the installation of support beams and waterproofing if the groundwater level is high in the area.
Do not forget that the larger the garage space, the more material will be required for its construction and the financial costs for heating and lighting.
For large vehicles
SUVs, crossovers and minibuses differ from small cars in their dimensions, so at least one meter must be added to the standard dimensions of the garage building. Total the optimal box size for such a machine will be 5x8 meters, and the height - at least 3 meters.
Accordingly, for freight transport, the parameters of the garage will increase in the calculations, depending on the increase in the size of the car.
When designing a garage building, the plan takes into account the addition of centimeters for laying communications (lighting, insulation materials), individual additions are additionally calculated (plumbing, finishing materials, heating wiring).
Building materials
By design and materials, garages can be capital and collapsible. Capital structures include concrete and brick structures that will stand for many years in the same place.
Collapsible garage structures are made of metal or wood. Even if the garage cannot be disassembled, then it is transported with a crane. Such garage structures are considered mobile. With all the advantages of mobility, these structures have certain disadvantages. First of all, this is the susceptibility of metal to corrosion, and of wood to decay.
How to equip the premises?
As a rule, garages are often used not only for parking a car and its accessories, but also as a workshop and a place for storing small items and even summer household items needed in the household.
In order to make the garage as functional as possible, it is necessary to think in advance and include in the plan items such as an allowance for footage on racks, arrangement of a basement, an attic or roof beams. Even in a small garage box, you can store the things you need without sacrificing space.
Racks
Homemade multi-tiered shelves along the walls of the garage are used to store engine fluid, essential tools, and car accessories. On the wall under the ceiling, you can place summer and winter tires so that they do not get in the way. A machine or work table can be installed on one side of the wall.
Basement
The basement will not be superfluous in any household, and it is not difficult to think over and make it in advance. At the stage of laying the foundation, step back half a meter from the border of the future structure and dig a hole. The deepening will need to be strengthened against crumbling and ventilation should be provided. If the groundwater runs high from the surface, then the basement will have to be reinforced with concrete walls and a floor, in which case more labor and investment will be required.
You can limit yourself to an inspection pit for car repairs.
Floor
The best option would be a concrete floor in the garage box. It is easy to fill it after installing the foundation and completing work with the basement. Concrete is a durable material, it is easy to clean and resistant to mechanical damage and destruction over time. If you have a basement, you need to consider an entrance hatch. For added aesthetics, technical porcelain stoneware tiles can be installed on the concrete floor.
Roof and attic
The main task of the roof of a garage building is protection from precipitation and ventilation of the room. Oil vapors and exhaust gases must have access to fresh air. The aesthetic aspect of the roof depends entirely on taste and financial possibilities. The roof can be made sloping, multi-tiered or flat.
The presence of a small attic space will significantly unload the shelving along the walls. The attic compartment can store large-sized tools that are rarely used, lawn mowers, seasonal sports equipment (boats, bicycles, sledges, skis).
Wall decoration
For garage walls, beauty is not required, but fire safety comes to the fore. If the garage is wooden, it is worth treating the walls with a special fire-fighting solution. If the garage is adjacent to the house, then the door between the garage and the inner living area must be finished with fire-fighting materials.
Gate and driveway
You need to take care of the driveway in advance. The best option is a comfortable wide area for maneuvers, and the space for open gate leaves should be at least 2 meters.
Building a garage is an occupation that should be approached responsibly. Some aspiring car owners tend to think that the garage is a temporary outbuilding in which the car will be stored. However, practice shows that there is nothing more durable than temporary. This philosophical postulate fully applies to the garage structure.
The nuances of the garage layout
The seriousness of the approach to construction increases with the location of the building, its functionality and prospects. So, when building a stationary garage, it is advisable to think over not only the possibility of parking one car, but also space for storing spare wheels, tools, car accessories. It should also be borne in mind that in the future you can change the car to a larger one. A garage attached to the house or located under the same roof will be extremely difficult to rebuild, expand, modify.
Based on the foregoing, it will be better to think over a rational project in advance, including all the details and nuances in it.
Standard garage size for 1 car
According to modern developed standards, a rectangular box of 4x6 meters is considered the minimum size of a garage. These figures are taken from the calculation of the average length and width of a modern car: 4.5 m and 2.8 m, respectively.
The minimum ceiling height will be 2.5 m. However, cars come in different classes and modifications, and for some models, the standard dimensions may be too tight.
Cramped conditions can damage the vehicle if it is unsuccessfully parked and can make it difficult to access doors, trunk and bonnet.
But if there is a question about saving square meters and you need to make a garage of the minimum size by all means, then the parameters of the car itself are taken as a basis. To these dimensions is added at least half a meter on each of the four sides.
When calculating the height of the garage, either the height of the owner of the car is taken, if the car is low, or the top point of the open hood or tailgate. As in the case of width and length, at least another half meter is added to this parameter.
When developing a project and making calculations, do not forget that you will have to add a few more centimeters on each side for the installation of support beams, laying of communications, and the width of the walls.
Optimal garage dimensions
If you plan to build a garage in a private house, and the issue of saving meters is not so acute, then you should consider the maximum functionality of the garage structure. Several factors need to be considered.
- The spaciousness of the garage affects the comfort of parking the car. It should be convenient to enter the structure, make minimal maneuvers. There should be enough space for opening doors, hood and trunk so that the car does not scratch the walls and so that a person can freely approach the car from all sides.
- Even if you do not intend to purchase an additional car in the future, it cannot be ruled out that you will not change the existing one for a larger version. If space permits, add one meter on each side to the size of the car, because it is possible that in the future you will purchase an SUV or minibus.
- Ideally, there should be a place in the garage for storing tires, discs, a standard set of tools and other automotive attributes. Even if you know for sure that you will not have foreign things in your garage, then accessories for the car will still have to be stored somewhere.
The interior of the garage
Often, a garage building serves not only as a car parking, but also as a storage for household items, sports equipment and even culinary marinades. On a personal plot, a garage can function as a car workshop, and an oversized garden tool is added to the storage area: for example, a lawn mower, walk-behind tractor. All these nuances need to be thought out in advance, and included in the plan for a footage allowance when designing a garage building.
Let's consider in more detail the necessary functional elements.
- Racks... Even if you are not an auto mechanic and do not repair a car yourself, then a minimum of tools for minor repairs of essentials, as well as engine oils and fluids, will still be present in your garage.
- Basement or viewing pit... The advantages of the basement can hardly be overestimated - it is a spacious storage space that does not reduce the squaring of the building. It is not difficult to make a basement at the construction stage, it is enough to dig the ground to a depth of about a meter and strengthen the walls from crumbling. You can restrict yourself to a small depression along the perimeter only for the inspection pit, which will allow you to repair the machine yourself.
- Attic... The presence of even a small attic space will significantly relieve the garage space. It may not be a full-fledged attic, but ceiling beams, on which it is convenient to store seasonal rubber, bicycles, boats, baby carriages.
You can learn how to make shelves in the garage with your own hands from the following video.
Materials for building a garage
As with the construction of any utility structure, for the construction of a garage any available building materials can be used:
- brick;
- concrete;
- metalworkers;
- wood.
Concrete and brick structures are built to last and are permanent structures. Metal and wooden structures can be transported and are considered mobile. The first category of garages thoroughly protects the car from theft and burglary, but it comes out more expensive in terms of finance and labor costs.
When calculating the materials, the estimate must include additional costs for the interior cladding, foundation, and roofing.
- The foundation is an indispensable element in the construction of a garage., regardless of the frame materials. The exceptions are portable garages, shells and temporary parking structures. The foundation can be tape or pile-screw. For a garage with a basement, a strip foundation is suitable. The garage floor is usually poured with concrete - this is the most reliable base for parking heavy vehicles. Such a coating is not afraid of mechanical damage and is unpretentious in maintenance.
- The task of the roof is to protect the premises from precipitation and also serve as one of the ventilation zones. Exhaust gases from the vehicle rise and must escape through the air vent. The roof can be sloped or flat, but the flat design excludes the attic space, which can be a disadvantage.
- Interior wall decoration includes cladding materials and insulation. These can be ordinary sheets of plywood or boards, behind which any insulation material is located. Fire safety is an important consideration when designing a garage. If there is wood in the wall cladding, or the garage itself is wooden, then it is necessary to process the surfaces with special anti-fire substances.
- External cladding depends on the aesthetic tastes of the owner and can be focused on the style direction of the entire site. Most often, garages are sheathed with siding to match the house.
Important building additions
When building a garage, it is necessary to take into account various nuances.
- Determine in advance the type of gate and the size of the garage area. The gate must open freely, that is, the driveway must be at least the width of the open gate leaves. This will facilitate maneuvers when the car enters the garage and will allow the gate leaves to function freely.
Hinged gate configuration is a standard solution, but if you need to save meters, roller shutters, “book” gates or sliding doors are also suitable.
- Heating... A fully equipped garage has heating systems and allows you to repair the car even in frosty winters. However, heating systems are additional energy costs. In a more budgetary version, in-wall insulation is used in garages. One has only to make sure that it is non-flammable and non-toxic.
In order not to get problems with the law when construction or after it, it is necessary to fully follow the sanitary and hygienic and fire safety standards. In the field of construction, you should focus on building codes and regulations, or abbreviated SNiP... Particular attention should be paid to:
- SNiP 2.07.01-89“Urban planning. Planning and development of urban and rural settlements. "
- SNiP 01.21.97"Fire safety of buildings and structures."
They state that a distance of at least one meter must be observed between the outbuildings, to which the garage belongs, and the border of the site. This rule only works if there are no buildings on the adjoining land plot. In a different situation, there should be a minimum of 6 m... The figure was taken for a reason, but for the purpose of ensuring safety: so that in the event of a fire, the flame does not spread from one building to another.
IMPORTANT: Fire safety standards are obligatory for execution. If the garage was built with their violations, then the neighbors have the right to sue and force the demolition of the building.
The next question related to paperwork is obtaining permissions for construction. According to paragraph 17 of Article 51 of the Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation of 2016, a permit is not required to build a garage on a site provided to an individual for purposes other than entrepreneurship. But to avoid embarrassing situations - call the local administration and clarify this item.
What else is desirable to provide when building a garage? First, how far from the construction site are the various communications... Secondly, how convenient it will be arrival in front of him. Thirdly, if you are going to install swing gates - is there enough space to open them? Finally, you should choose the right optimal sizes garage for one car.
Garage - 1 car (diagram):
Optimal dimensions of a garage for 1 car: measuring dimensions
It's obvious that the size garage for one car depends on the size of the car that will be stored in it. In addition, it depends on whether you are going to buy large vehicles in the near future, whether you are going to store something in the garage, whether you are going to put there for the car or.
Let's say that you need a building that only protects your iron horse from bad weather and intruders. In this case, we need minimum size garage for 1 car. In this case, what size should a garage for 1 car be and how to calculate?
To do this, you will have to take a tape measure and measure vehicle dimensions, or find them on the Internet. Having learned them, you can calculate the standard sizes of a garage for one car. Take for example Ford focus in the station wagon: length 4.47 m, width 1.84 m, height 1.5 m.
The minimum convenient in this case will be a garage, in which there will be at least half a meter from each side of the car to the wall or gate. If you do less, it will be very difficult to get out of the car normally without scratching its door. It will also be problematic to go around the car in front or behind without staining your clothes on the car or walls.
Total minimum the size of a garage for a Ford Focus will be:
- length - 5.5 meters;
- minimum garage width for 1 car - 3 meters(if you round up the resulting number 2.84);
- height - 2 meters.
But, as already mentioned above, this will be the simplest box for storing a car, where even a bicycle and a changeable set of tires will fit with great difficulty. So it makes sense to count standard sizes garage for 1 car, so that there is where to put the car and store spare parts.
In this case, 2.5 m should be added to the length of our Ford Focus from the example and another 2 m to the width. Concerning heights, then its optimal value should reach at least half a meter above the height of the extreme point of the car with the trunk and hood open (the moment with the trunk is especially important for hatchback owners). Optimal for both a car and a person is 2.5 meters, and in the case of an SUV, it is worth adding another 0.5 m.
Standard garage width for 1 car: 
Eventually optimal size garage for one car (for Ford Focus) - the length is 7 meters, the optimal width of the garage for 1 car is 4 and the height is 2.5.
In principle, such a garage space for 1 car is enough for most cars, but if in the next few years your plans are to buy an SUV, minibus or small truck, it is worth doing dimensions garage for 1 car more, while paying special attention to the height so that entry is accessible to any type of personal vehicle.
What can be supplemented with?
How do you use a garage other than storing your iron horse? The first idea that comes to mind is to equip your small workshop for car repair and other housework. Here you should decide what you want to have in it.
If you do to inspect the car, the dimensions of the garage for 1 car will not change, except in depth. It's another matter if you are going to deliver - here the width of the garage for one car will grow by a meter and a half and the height of the building will significantly increase, up to three, or even four meters.
Garage size for one car - dimensions in the picture below: 
As for equipping the workshop with shelves, cabinets and, then take a tape measure, calculate their approximate area and add to the area of the optimal garage from the example above. Do not forget about the free space to access them as well.
Let's say all of your racks occupy 2 m2, Workbench the same amount, other equipment and storage space for tools, materials and spare parts occupy 4 m2. In total, this will be 8 m2.
The racks can be placed along the side walls of the garage, in this case, two racks on the left and right with dimensions of 2x0.5 meters will add a whole meter to the width of the garage for one car. Workbench and other equipment with a total area of 6 m2 will require about the same amount of space for free maintenance.
As a result, in the back side of the garage, we need to equip 12 square meters of free space. This will require an extension of at least 3 meters to the original garage length. We will equip our workshop lift to carry out repairs and maintenance of the underbody in comfort.
Eventually, garage dimensions for 1 car in a private house: 9-10 meters long, 4.5 meters wide and 3.5 meters high.
Some car enthusiasts do not stop there either, because an annex with a warehouse or a lounge can be made to the car box. At the same time, it is worth remembering that to excessively increase the length of the garage and turn it into a hangar undesirable.
It is much more rational to place such extensions on one side of the building, or to make it second floor... And some of the things that are not so often used can always be folded into a pre-made one.
You don't have to stop at a workshop or break room. Show your imagination, dare and make the garage of your dreams. We hope that our article helped you in this difficult task.
The garage space is the home for your car. It should be warm and always comfortable. Only in an atmosphere of complete comfort can you carry out quality repairs or maintenance. When planning the construction of a parking lot, it is important to know the standard dimensions of a 1 car garage in advance. Based on these data, inspect and measure a suitable site, take into account your desires for arranging the internal layout. This is of particular importance for.
High-quality and efficient work can only be achieved with rigorous planning and calculations. Often, the standard size of a garage for 1 car has a minimum size of 3x6 meters. Such a layout, most likely, will not allow placing the necessary racks and a workbench in the finished room, and will also cause a shortage of work space.
In this article, we will try to figure out what the optimal size of the garage should be to ensure its comfortable operation.
Hint: Will the room be part of or adjacent to a residential building? Usually garages adjacent to the house or as part of the residential building itself share a roof with it. This means that reworking such a structure will not be an easy and costly task.
The most common mistake in the process of creating a project is that the owners calculate the size of the garage for one car, which is currently available. At the same time, they forget to provide for the appearance of another machine, the dimensions of which may not enter the existing room.
Things to keep in mind when planning
One of the main points of planning is the understanding that a parking lot is not built for a short time. During this period, the owner can change several cars with completely different dimensions. Try to calculate the optimal garage dimensions based on the standard dimensions of a passenger car. And if the desire to buy an SUV or a minibus is quite feasible, then it is better to take care of the ceiling height in advance.
How to determine the optimal size of a garage for 1 car in 3 questions?
- Is the room intended exclusively for temporary storage of a car? Or is the implementation of scheduled maintenance (oil change, tires, minor repairs) also provided?
- Will the garage have a heating system, its own water supply and sewerage system? Undoubtedly, this will affect the garage floor space in the future. It is necessary to allocate space for installing a heater or plumbing, respectively, the dimensions of the garage will change.
- Will there be a warehouse for spare parts or food products for long-term storage in the finished premises?
These questions are very important, as the garage plan will be clearer when there are well-formulated answers.
Garage building scheme
The plan for building a garage should take into account the features of the location of the future premises, and not just personal convenience. Not a single correct construction can do without taking into account the norms of sanitary and fire safety. Existing standards and norms contain rules that indicate that a room made of non-combustible raw materials cannot be located less than 6 meters from residential buildings, and from combustible materials - less than 10 meters.
Tip: If the parking lot is part of a residential building, the door connecting them must be fire resistant for more than 30 minutes.
The requirements for the size of the garage take into account the mandatory installation of ventilation. If a garage for 1 car will be part of a living space or adjoin it, then high-quality ventilation and noise protection will require special attention.
The minimum room height is 2.2 meters. Usually this is not enough, but as practice shows, the owners feel more comfortable when there is more than 50 centimeters of free space above their heads. It would be reasonable to take into account the height of the tallest family member or the height of the car itself, if it is not a passenger car, for example.
Basic requirements for the size of the garage
There are several examples of a garage for a car, the dimensions of which are presented in the table:
Garage size options
In the first version, there is only enough space for storing the car. The second option assumes free space on the left side of the garage for additional shelves or maintenance. The third option provides for free space around the car and is perfect for comfortable maintenance and storage of spare parts. The latter option is the optimal layout for the future "auto home" in comparison with previous versions.
Regulatory Requirements
The state authorities have created special regulations, which spell out certain minimum requirements for the parameters of the future premises. Unfortunately, the parameters of modern cars do not always fall under such rules. It turns out that the requirements for what the garage should be are nothing more than recommendations.
The standards provide for the following parameters:
- Minimum garage length from 5 meters;
- The distance from the car door to the garage wall cannot be less than 50 cm;
- The height of the room is over 2.2 meters.
- Minimum garage width from 2.3 meters;
Hint: The regulatory requirements indicate the optimal, for 1 car, garage size in conditions of a separate location of the building from residential premises and intended only for storing cars. The main dimensions of the garage for the car, namely its length and height, were calculated based on the parameters of cars made in the USSR.
We can say with confidence that modern foreign cars will hardly enter such a room. This may also apply to newer domestic models, the comfortable storage and maintenance of which may be questionable.
Car dimensions
Different countries have their own classification, which is not related to manufacturers. A light vehicle is a vehicle for transporting 2 to 8 people. Its weight is no more than 3500 kg for the Russian Federation and 3904 kg for the USA. In the Russian Federation, the European classification of vehicle dimensions is used. For example, class A is small cars with a width of up to 1.6 m and a length of up to 3.6 m. Class F transport is considered large. Its characteristics are: length - from 4.6 m, and width - from 1.7 m.
The optimal parking space for a car depends only on the budget and. You can build a small closet or a more spacious place where gatherings with friends are common. Equipping the room with a basement space and a viewing pit will be a definite plus. And the size of the garage for the car will only increase in depth by 2 meters.
A large garage area will allow you to equip a storage space for a boat, boat, ATV and other small vehicles.
Remember that all dimensions indicated in the article are based on numerous experience in the construction and operation of such premises. You, as the future owner, must follow your own comfort, convenience for your family, and safety requirements.
Are you going to build your own garage? Do you want to find the optimal garage space, are you going to equip it? First of all, you need to find out what size of garage for 1 car is best for you. You need to start with this. Today we will take a closer look at the nuances of determining the size, find out how to rationally use the space of the garage, and also note the key requirements for the footage, because there are also minimum standard sizes of a garage for 1 car.
First of all, you should think about how much space you need. Of course, it is most logical to calculate the size of the garage, taking into account the parameters of the car that you currently own. However, imagine that you have a larger car in the future. Is it possible to change the garage every time along with the car? Better to make a stock "for growth." Then, when changing the iron horse to a more powerful one, you do not need to look for another garage room.
There are a few important questions to ask when determining the optimal garage size for yourself.
- Are you going to heat the garage, carry out communications there. If this is planned, it will require additional space for heaters, equipment, plumbing and pipes.
- Decide in advance whether the garage will be used for maintenance, inspection, repairs, oil changes, tires, etc.
- Think about whether this place will be useful to you as a warehouse for long-term storage products, auto spare parts. The more functions a garage has, the more space it requires.
It is important! The best solution is to determine the size of the garage for 1 car, based on the standard dimensions of a car. In addition, the ceiling should also be chosen higher: what if you want to buy an SUV, a minibus.
Try to take into account all the essential nuances.
Requirements for the size of the garage
There are regulations, certain requirements of state authorities, in which the standard garage dimensions and minimum are prescribed. Of course, such standards are more advisory in nature, but they should definitely be taken into account. Remember that the space in the garage should allow not only to store the car directly, but also to comfortably service it.
Here's what you can read about the regulations.
- The minimum width is determined at 2.3 meters.
- The minimum length was 5 meters.
- The premise must have.
- In this case, the space separating the car door from the inner wall of the room is taken into account: it is at least 500 cm.
Interestingly, these calculations take into account the size requirements for a free-standing garage for one car.
These standards are more focused on Soviet-made cars. Such a garage for an average imported car would be too cramped.
Garage extension
According to a special principle, the size of a garage for one car is calculated if the premises are attached to a residential building. Then you can perfectly place pantries with shelving in it. And a warehouse will appear on the premises for storing fuels and lubricants and disks, tires and tools, all kinds of equipment, as well as products and things that are rarely used, but are still needed.
It is very important to use the area as efficiently as possible. The fact is that an unjustifiably large garage should not be made either, since this will be associated with unnecessary costs.
Optimal garage dimensions
Everyone is interested in what size the garage should be. We will try to understand the nuances and basic calculation rules.
First, you need to think about how you will place the shelves in the room, how many there will be. The ratio of the width and length of the garage also matters. It is believed that a room where the width is half the length is better perceived.
A good solution is to equip shelving and cabinets with doors. It is easier to clean this way, always order and cleanliness is maintained. Visually, such closed storage sections look more neat, visually appear smaller.
A simple calculation scheme for the optimal size of the garage is as follows: you need to consider:
- vehicle dimensions;
- the right space for comfortable moving around the garage;
- area for arranging equipment, racks and shelves.
When all this adds up, you can get the approximate parameters of a convenient garage.
Consider an interesting point: it is advisable to place racks, lockers at the end of the room, that is, in front of the car. It is convenient, prevents the appearance of scratches on the sides of the body.
Several important points when calculating room parameters
Consider important nuances when calculating the optimal garage area.
- On average, passenger cars are 1.7 meters wide. At least one meter must be added to this size. This is the only way to comfortably open the doors and leave the car. And then the final standard width will be 2.7 meters. In most cases, they prefer to round it up to three meters.
- The average length of the car is 5 meters. But here we still need to add at least one and a half meters. At the back, you will need at least a meter for a headroom, so that it is convenient to work with the luggage compartment. Ahead, at a minimum, add half a meter. Ultimately, a good length of a garage space should be around 7 meters. Another 50 cm must be added for the installation of the shelving.
- Normal height is measured from the height of the person or the height of the car, whichever is higher. And you need to add at least 40 cm. You need to freely open the trunk, in normal conditions to service the car, to feel quite comfortable in the garage space.
- Typically, the final dimensions are approximately the same. The length must be at least 7 meters and the width must be 3 meters. A good height for a typical garage is 2.5 meters. But it necessarily depends on the growth of the car enthusiast, the type of body. If you need to save money, the area, such dimensions will just become optimal.
Please note: here we are talking about calculating the internal dimensions of the garage. To get the external dimensions, it is necessary to add to them the thickness of the floors, future walls.
Video: how to choose the optimal size of the garage, the correct dimensions
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Useful tips for efficient use of garage space
Have you roughly determined the dimensions of the garage you need? Now it is very important to think over the most rational use of space in the room! Only with the correct placement of all objects, competent zoning, you will be able to create really comfortable conditions and use every centimeter to the maximum. So, you should immediately determine your needs, the purpose of using the garage, its purpose.
Of course, it is desirable to maintain perfect order in everything. When all things are in their places, space is saved, a person feels much more comfortable. To organize proper storage, you need to use special systems, cabinets and racks. For example, in a well-organized closed cabinet under the ceiling, all tools with spare parts, pullers, and equipment are easily and compactly placed.
Consider some useful tips from experienced car owners that will allow you to use every inch of your garage rationally.
- A good distance from the door from the passenger side to the wall is at least 70 cm, but from the driver's side it is already a meter.
- The difference between the width, length of the garage and the same parameters of the car should be at least 1.8-2 meters.
- It is advisable to immediately provide for a viewing hole, because without it, the garage loses its most important functions. After all, only with a good pit can you normally inspect the car, carry out its maintenance.
- You should leave almost a meter above your head. That's when the garage is comfortable.
- It is better to illuminate the inspection pit well. A 12, 24 volt step-down transformer is useful here.
- The width of the garage door is also planned separately. Better to leave almost a meter on both sides.
- The best solution to reduce heat loss is a device. A wide insulated curtain, for example, made of tarpaulin, will allow you to get rid of drafts and establish a normal indoor climate.
- Proper lighting is of great importance. This is important for a comfortable exit, entry. In addition, it is necessary to separately highlight the areas of repair and inspection of the car.
- You also need to think about the wiring features. More outlets will come in handy so you don't have to pull on extension cords.
The main thing is that the garage is always comfortable. And you can read about the optimal ones.
