When people buy or build their country house, they, of course, expect that they will definitely have their own car. Its presence solves many issues, both construction and rapid movement. But then another question becomes relevant - the storage of personal vehicles. A house with a garage is a great way out.
Varieties of buildings
If the garage is initially provided as part of the house, then it must be included in the development of the project. When there is a need and opportunities, some families can build two garages, given that they can store not only personal cars, but also non-standard vehicles: motorcycles, boats and even snowmobiles.
Classification of private garages
There are two concepts: a house with a garage under one roof and a separate garage. Mostly, when designing a country cottage, the first option is chosen. It is divided into several options:
- garage directly in the house at the level of residential premises;
- garage in the basement of the house;
- garage attached to the house.
Garage built into the house
A garage inside the house is the most convenient construction option.
Firstly, two walls are saved at once, plus a common roof over the garage and the house. And this is a big benefit from a financial point of view. But the most important thing is laying additional communications.
Secondly, it is very convenient in cold or rainy weather not to go outside, but to immediately get to your favorite car and back. In addition, in such a garage it is convenient to store some of the things necessary in the household.
Thirdly, a significant part of the household territory from additional development is saved.
During the planning of a house with a garage, a number of functional features must be taken into account:
- The car emits harmful carbon monoxide exhaust, therefore, in the project it is necessary to provide a powerful forced draft along with ventilation.
- It is advisable to provide a transitional vestibule from the garage to the living room of the house, and the garage itself should be located closer to the technical part, where the pantry, boiler room, bathrooms and other auxiliary rooms are usually located. In other words, a garage is not worth planning next to the living room or bedroom.
- A special soundproofing of the walls, as well as the transitional vestibule door with rubber gaskets helps to isolate yourself from garage noise and harmful odors.
- In frosty times, heating in the garage is necessary, but minimal so that the walls of the house and equipment are not condensed.
In any case, the choice is always the owner of the house with a garage.
Garage in the house on the ground floor
A popular garage is located on the ground floor. In this situation, there are advantages and features of operation:
- It is important to observe the slope of the entrance to the garage and prevent it from flooding in inclement weather.
- Under the garage, you can use a lot more space, because the entire basement floor is, as a rule, technical, that is, non-residential.
- To get to the car you do not need to go outside. It is enough to place a staircase in the dividing vestibule, where you can go down from the house to the garage.
- The cost of building a garage, taking into account the laying of the basement, immediately increases compared to the built-in one. But, nevertheless, the car is always reliably protected. Indeed, in most cases, the basement of the house is always heated and has all the necessary technical communications.
Garage attached to the house
In a house with a garage as an extension, the garage is located at one of the side walls. Sometimes they call it that - “side garage”. The peculiarity of such a garage is that it can be easily attached to a residential building at any time after putting the house into operation. It is important to lay it in the project and leave deaf one of the side walls of the house, preferably the north-west, where basically all the utility rooms and the kitchen are located.
In a house with a garage of this type, at least one wall is saved during the extension. A capital foundation for such a garage is not needed, because nothing is usually built above it. Also, no interfloor capital flooring is required.
The entrance to the built-in garage is organized both from a one-story house with a garage, and directly from the site, only from the patio. All communications are directly removed from the house, while only the outdoor area adjacent to the attached garage is well insulated.
Pros of an extension garage
The advantages of a garage attached to a residential building are obvious from an economic functional and technical point of view. Therefore, when future owners of a country cottage consider various projects of houses with a garage, they mainly stop at the option with an extension. After all, such a garage saves money and materials. In addition, it can be completed at any time without violating the entire ensemble of development, and functional features - like a garage built into the house.
When a house with an attic and a garage is being designed, it is in this situation that the attached side garage can serve as an excellent basis for constructing a spacious terrace with access to it from the attic floor.
Garage, built separately from the house
A free-standing garage is a building completely independent of a residential building. The place that he occupies on the land is included in the list of outbuildings.
Such a garage, as a rule, is built with a capital approach. Often it connects to other household structures with a walk-in platform. It is important at the design stage to work out the access roads to the garage and the headlands.
A freestanding garage has its own advantages, but with them also disadvantages. The main thing is that in rainy weather you have to leave your house to get to your car. But such a garage does not take away useful living space near the house, and all harmful exhaust smells and noise are allotted to the sufficient distance from the living area.
Paradoxical as it may seem, the most popular are houses with a garage for 2 cars. This pattern applies to all types of buildings: both built-in and detached.
Features of designing a garage
The garage belongs to the category of technical (utility) premises in a residential building. The main thing in the garage design is functionality and rationalism. When designing a house with a garage under one roof, the architect should focus all attention on the safety and maximum organicity of the garage (or several) in the structure of a country cottage.
Here are the main factors that should be considered when designing a room with a garage:
- After the car drives into the garage and the doors close behind it, there should be enough space to go around the car from all sides, to inspect it, possibly repair. At the front and back there must be at least one meter of space. The optimal size of the garage is: 6 m x 4 m x 3 m. The height of the gate is 2.1 m x 2.4 m.
- In the garage, it is desirable to provide a place for shelving, a desktop, as well as for storage of spare parts and replaceable rubber.
- To store fuels and lubricants, a separate pantry with a sealed door and natural ventilation is designed.
Garage operation safety
Never forget that the built-in garage is a fire hazardous room in a private house. Harmful fumes and exhaust gases adversely affect the climate in the house. Therefore, all projects of houses with a garage must necessarily include safety measures during the construction and operation of this room.
Firstly, the garage built into the house requires sealing of the ceiling, walls and doorways, which are directly adjacent to the built-in or attached garage.
Secondly, when building a house with an attic and a garage, not a single building material that is easily exposed to fire should be laid in the project.
Thirdly, it is very important to separate the garage and technical areas from the residential one with a corresponding vestibule with a sealed lockable door.
Compliance with all safety measures is a guarantee of the safety of the house, vehicles located in the garage, and the whole family.
As you know, a car has long been not a luxury, but a means of transportation. Especially if the owner of this car lives in his own country house. If there is transport, then there must be a garage. A private one-story house with a garage looks natural and organic. In addition, when you consider that the main functional task of any home is not only protection, but also comfort, additional extensions will be very helpful.