How To Build The Best Garage

When you are building a new home, building the best garage takes some extensive research and choosing quality materials. Working with a home builder will take the building specifics off of you, and will help you gain access to quality materials. Cole Val Construction helps to build stunning custom homes and can help you build the best garage for your needs. Choosing the size, door options, and durable flooring are all choices that the homeowner will have to make, but our experts can help give you the advice to build your dream garage.

Implement Tall Doors

There are standard sizes for garage doors, but implementing taller or wider doors will help limit the number of accidents or run-ins they see. If you have items strapped to the top of your car, you can avoid ramming them into the top of the garage when your doors allow for extra clearance. This may not seem like an element you truly need, but it could save you money in the long run.

Consider Heating And Cooling Options

Depending on what you are going to use your garage for, you may benefit from proper heating and cooling to build the best garage. Heated floors, an air conditioner, and enough windows for ventilation will make working or building in your garage much more comfortable. 

If you are going to work on cars or other automobiles in your garage, proper ventilation will help prevent dust build-up and limit toxic fumes. If your garage is going to be a home gym and a parking space, heating, and cooling will help you be able to use it all year long. 

Put In A Sub Panel

If you want to get the most out of your garage, installing a sub panel can help you install heating and air, use tools or appliances, and make the garage a convenient space. Circuit breakers in the garage can help you reset it easily rather than moving inside the house to switch the main breaker. This will cost you a bit of extra money, but the ease of use will help you to build the best garage. 

Multiple Electrical Outlets

Similar to sub-panels, having multiple electrical outlets will make certain activities in your garage much more comfortable. Instead of needing extension cords, having multiple electrical outlets will help you use appliances, run tools, charge electronics, and more. 

Most Practical Shelving And Storage

Your garage is often a common place to store larger items or holiday decorations. Sorting things in your garage doesn’t have to be disorganized or take over the entire space. In order to build the best garage, you will need to install proper shelving or storage spaces. High shelving can be great for keeping things off of the floor space, but it is not recommended for items you need daily. Climbing up a ladder to get items every day is just not convenient. 

Having a cutout or closet storage in your garage can help hide items that you don’t want guests to see. This can be a good place for shovels, gardening tools, decorations, or food storage. You could build or buy shelving and organization options to keep this space usable and navigable.

Choose Durable Flooring

Utilizing your garage for different activities will change what type of flooring you will need to choose. Using a garage just to park your vehicles or store a few items usually means you will choose concrete. 

Other flooring or coatings can make your floor more comfortable and durable for different activities. Utilizing a floor coating can make it easier to clean and protect the concrete. Installing some tile or laminate flooring can turn your garage into a hang-out space or type of she-shed. Before building the garage, ask your builder or other neighbors what kind of flooring they would recommend. 

Home Building With Cole Val Construction

Our team at Cole Val Construction has over 25 years of combined experience in constructing quality spaces. We love to help homeowners make their dreams come to life and build the best garage for their needs. Cole Val builds custom homes in the Northern Utah area that bring you comfort and functionality.

Building a home can be overwhelming, but without floor plans and completely custom options, you can make the choices that are best for you and your family. Trust our company to give you the best custom home at the most affordable price. Contact us to schedule your first meeting and talk about your dream home.