Garage Plans

There are many financial advantages to building your own garage. You can save thousands of dollars if you do it yourself and do not hire a contractor.

Even though it is a big project you just need to follow the step by step directions and have patience with yourself. Here are some garage plans that will help you build your own garage and get you started with your garage building.

• · The first thing you need to do when you are building it yourself is prepare your materials. In addition to your general building tools you will need separate materials. It would be better to make a list of supplies before you start as this will make the process easier. These separate materials include your foundation, framing walls, roofing, windows and doors.

• · Next, lay out your foundation. You have to pour your concrete into a wider frame. Make sure that the slab is square to all sides and that all plates are level. You always have to make sure that the foundation is solid in the process of building your own garage. The foundation is the cornerstone of the garage. If it does not work then the entire garage will be compromised.

• Now you need to lay out the wall. It is important that you check with city and residential zoning with regards the distance between supporting studs. If you do not meet the zoning codes they can make you tear down all of your hard work.

• It is now time to nail and position the wall. Be sure and cut everything correctly or you will waste materials. The reason that you are building it yourself is to save money. Properly position before nailing. You may need assistance with this task but it does not have to be someone who knows the ins and outs of building a new garage. Anyone can hold while you nail.

• The roof has to be framed now. You can order prefabricated trusses but they will be a little more than the ones you make from scratch. The prefabricated ones are more expensive but easier to install.

• At this time you need to apply sheathing. It can be plywood, particle board and wafer board. Plywood is the most expensive but is the highest quality.

• When the sheathing is up it is now time to install the windows. Be sure when you order the windows that they are the correct size.

• After the windows are installed you need to apply the siding and soffit. Use nails that will not rust and that will be straight in the soffit.

• When the sheathing is dry and clean it is time to complete the construction of the plans of your garage by applying the roofing felt and asphalt.

• Your garage project is now complete.

You now know how to build a garage. You have saved money and you can be proud of your finished product. Contractors are very expensive and in today’s economy it makes more sense to do it yourself. All you have to do is follow the plans for a stylish garage, it’s really that simple.