Triple Car Garage Build UK

[kuusk623]

Great progress. Keep it going. For me its specially interesting thread, because as I see, we are going with quite similar foundation and floor solution. Also you are using solid blocks.

 

[azmontana]

Great progress. Keep it going. For me its specially interesting thread, because as I see, we are going with quite similar foundation and floor solution. Also you are using solid blocks.

Yes. The strip foundation is also reinforced with steel. It wasn't strictly necessary but as it's not expensive I figured why not.

 

[dutchgray]

Yes. The strip foundation is also reinforced with steel. It wasn't strictly necessary but as it's not expensive I figured why not.

Its always worth going a bit over what you have to for foundations, as the extra cost is minimal and its so hard and expensive to add to or fix if there is a problem.

 

[azmontana]

Its always worth going a bit over what you have to for foundations, as the extra cost is minimal and its so hard and expensive to add to or fix if there is a problem.

I agree.

 

[azmontana]

Sorry for the lack of updates.

Brickwork to floor level is on the way.

 

[gtr cook]

Looking good so far. Cant wait to see how this progresses.

 

[nominous]

Planning shouldn't be a problem as long as the garage doesn't block any of your neighbours light etc.

It shouldn't do. There are trees which are taller than the garage but they need to come down.

Not sure what you mean by metal units? Due to the size the best solution was brick. I looked at prefab units but it wasn't working out significantly cheaper

Metal framed. How they do commercial buildings. You get clear spans without teh need for trusses, so room for lifts etc.

If you don't mind the asking, what's the cost looking like for this ?
Base?
Garage?
It's basically the same size as want I'm looking to do...

You're certainly cracking on with it !

 

[Padi]

Coming on well there now! cant wait to see the next installment.
Cheers Chris.

 

[azmontana]

Re cost. Put it this way whatever figure you have in your head double it lol.

Floor has been levelled and footings filled. Brickwork also making progress.



Difficult to see but trench for drainage, electricity etc

 

[azmontana]

More bricks, more bricks....

 

[azmontana]

Block work

Another two weeks and brick work should hopefully be finished. Depends on the weather. Let's hope it stays dry.

 

[kuusk623]

What do you put between bricks and blocks?

 

[azmontana]

Something like this

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Knauf-Earthwool-100mm-DriTherm-Cavity-Slab-455x1200mm-4-37m2-Pack-8/p/113735

Slow progress today due to rain [emoji36]

 

[azmontana]

Good weather helps lay more bricks [emoji6]

 

[bazzateer]

Coming along nicely.

 

[azmontana]

The eagle eyed among you will see that the front pillar has been taken down. Due to crappy weather the pillar didn't form in time and became distorted. Will have to be built again when the weather gets better.

 

[Cris B]

We are having a really crappy summer weather wise. I feel your pain on that pillar.

 

[Padi]

Looks good Azmontana, keep it coming! I've been looking back through the thread and cant for the life of me find the size of the build? Could you repost it for me?

Cheers Chris.

 

[azmontana]

Looks good Azmontana, keep it coming! I've been looking back through the thread and cant for the life of me find the size of the build? Could you repost it for me?

Cheers Chris.

Will post it up once I make a summary post. It's around 7.2m length x 7.6m wide.

 

[Padi]

Cheers. We measured up the "hole" at the new place and it works out as 6.7 x 7.4 m so was just trying to get an idea. We may end up moving the rear wall a little into the garden to get to around 7x 8m, but not sure if it will be worth the hassle at this stage.
Cheers Chris.

 

[azmontana]

If you can get away with it and it's not too much work go for as much size as possible.

Another 3 days and brick work should be finished. Next step is getting the roof and slab sorted.

 

[nkidl]

Hi

I hope to start building a similar style building but a bit smaller. I'm still waiting on planning permission. How are you pouring the slab? Is it just going to be floating within the walls? Are you insulating the floor?

Also it looks like the front walls have solid pillars for the door is that right.

Watching with interest. Just wish I could have such a big garage.

Cheers

Nathan

 

[azmontana]

Hi

I hope to start building a similar style building but a bit smaller. I'm still waiting on planning permission. How are you pouring the slab? Is it just going to be floating within the walls? Are you insulating the floor?

Also it looks like the front walls have solid pillars for the door is that right.

Watching with interest. Just wish I could have such a big garage.

Cheers

Nathan

Yes just between the walls. You can see the DPC level which is where the brick line stops on the inside wall. Floor will be insulated too.

Yes pillars are for the door and roller shutter.

Good luck with your build.

 

[azmontana]

Another day or so and we can move onto roof and slab.

 

[firecracker]

Looks good I use the same Barrow mix guys !!

 

[azmontana]

Another two days and brick work should be done.

 

[azmontana]

Phase one complete [emoji2]

Starting the slab today. Roof is on order as well as rsj for the front opening.

 

[Sunbimmer]

It's starting to look like a garage, good progress

 

[1/2 Cup]

Great progress, thanks for the update.

 

[firecracker]

Did the apprentice measure the back wall plate.

 

[azmontana]

Network and water supply has been run.

Still around 7 tons of ******** left to go.

 

[azmontana]

Floor has been levelled and insulation is down. Now need to wait for building inspector until the concrete can go down.

 

[bazzateer]

When's the concrete going down?

 

[azmontana]

Depends on their availability and weather. Hopefully later this week or early next week.

 

[Road_runner]

Would you mind giving a rough budget estimate please? Keen to get a steer on UK prices!

Many thanks.

Road_runner

P.S. Now subscribed

 

[azmontana]

What budget do you have in mind?

 

[azmontana]

Ready for concrete. Booked for Tuesday. I just hope the weather I decent otherwise it will likely have to be rescheduled.

 

[1949 caddyman]

Your build is looking good. Does your user name have anything to do with Arizona or Montana? Being from AZ made me wonder.

 

[azmontana]

Your build is looking good. Does your user name have anything to do with Arizona or Montana? Being from AZ made me wonder.

Nope think more along the lines of the movie Scarface. [emoji6]

 

[christopher7390]

Nope think more along the lines of the movie Scarface. [emoji6]

are you colombian!?