If you’re about to renovate your garage or build a new one, you have to ask yourself: what kind of Orlando garage storage will I want? Which floor pattern should I choose? And ultimately, do I want it to be attached or detached? We have a couple questions for you to ask yourself that will your decision easier.
What is The Layout of Your Land?
If your house sits on a long, narrow lot, you may not have room to add an attached garage and need to build a separate structure behind your house. Conversely, a wide lot with a small backyard will dictate that you build to the side and not to the back.
What Are Your Local Requirements?
Your city or county zoning requirements will mandate specific size and placement restrictions depending on how big your lot is and how close your neighbors are. In addition, most homeowners associations dictate specific requirements for house additions or prevent their existence at all. You may be required to keep the size and design of your attached garage similar to your home to maintain consistent curb appeal throughout the neighborhood.
What is Your Garage’s Purpose?
The reason you’re building a garage will help determine which type is better. Do you want a place to park your car and have direct access to your home without being exposed to inclement weather? What kind of storage will you want? Do you need to store long and bulky items in overhead storage, or wall cabinets or a storage bench? Maybe you should plan to have slatwall systems installed to hold bikes, wheelbarrows, and lawn chairs?
Conversely, if you need a workshop to work on old cars or build furniture, a detached garage will keep noise to a minimum. A workshop space can greatly benefit from durable, easily-maintained epoxy floors.
How Old is Your Home?
Attached garages are a relatively new concept, beginning in the 1920s and increasing in popularity as cars became more accessible to the middle class. If you live in a much older home, an attached garage may look awkward or detract from your historic value.
What is Your Budget?
An attached garage will almost always be cheaper to build than a detached one. Since an attached garage shares walls, water pipes, electric wiring, and HVAC systems with your home, its construction will require fewer materials and less labor. Building a detached garage, no matter how small, is like building another home from scratch. All utilities must have a separate source, and there are no shared walls or insulation. A detached garage can cost two to three times more than an attached one.
Need Some Advice?
The experts at Garage Design Works are happy to help you decide which type of Orlando garage storage best suits your dream garage. Contact us today online or at 407-447-8890.