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Affordable Carport Ideas and Designs

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Detached Garage Roof, Siding and Gutter Installation in Clifton VA
Detached Garage Roof, Siding and Gutter Installation in Clifton VA
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Exterior work on detached garage including roof, siding and gutter in Clifton VA. Fairfax Roofing Co. provides all exterior home services including roofing, siding, gutter, window and doors. We provide exterior home services in Nothern Virginia, Maryland and DC.
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Coated garage floor in "smoke" color
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Clopay - Reserve Wood Collection
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Carport doubles as outdoor room.
Carport doubles as outdoor room.
James Hill Architect, AIAJames Hill Architect, AIA
A carport dominates a terraced rear garden, but craftsman detailing and landscaping soften the effect. The carport double as a garden entertainment area, with distant San Francisco view.
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Garage Addition
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Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
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Freeman Construction Ltd
Mountain Brook Den Addition
Mountain Brook Den Addition
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Brendon Pinola
Oakleigh House
Oakleigh House
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Hiram Carport
Hiram Carport
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Classic Roof on Oak Framed Car Port
Classic Roof on Oak Framed Car Port
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
Traditional joinery techniques and classic building materials come together to create an outbuilding that will not only stand the test of time but seamlessly integrates into it's surroundings.
Prosper, Tx JW blend
Prosper, Tx JW blend
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JW blend custom garage floor
Gallery of Gates
Gallery of Gates
Garage Doors UnlimitedGarage Doors Unlimited
Handmade side entry gate. All wood and created in house at Garage Doors Unlimited San Diego. Hardware and accessories available but does vary. Contact our estimators for more info!
Christine House
Christine House
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Affordable Carport Ideas and Designs

Garages often become the homes for the unloved spillover from the rest of your house. Originally built for a practical purpose, the funny thing about our garages is that when most of us open our garage doors, it’s not our cars we see. Instead what greets us behind the garage door is stuff; lots and lots of stuff. Garages may technically have been designed to protect our cars, but in fact we often rely on this extra space as much-needed storage. Well the decline ends here – it’s time to begin a garage revolution and turn these spaces into practical or even beautiful additions to our homes. From better garage storage to garage conversions, there’s no shortage of options for designing, improving and optimising your garage. Take a look at some of the garage ideas on Houzz to help you start to plan your project.

How do I make the most of my garage?

If your garage needs to double as a storage space as well as a home for your car you should start by getting it organised and then you can look into some clever garage storage ideas. Floor space in a garage is important, so utilise the three big walls on offer by lining with free standing garage shelving units or floating shelves to keep your tools, cans of paint and everything else out of toes’ and tyres’ way. There are also companies that will fit out your garage to spec with built in garage storage solutions that make the most of its space. For bikes you might opt for a compact floor mounted bike rack or get them up and out of the way by mounting a rack on the wall next to your garage shelving. If you are lucky enough to have a garage with a high roof then consider larger garage storage ideas such as installing a mezzanine, which will get all the clutter off the floor for good. When it comes to your garage exterior you can adapt the style by choosing the type, material and colour of your garage doors. There are a wide selection available, including roller, up and over, sectional and side hinged garage doors in timber, steel, aluminium and composite materials, with panels, windows and all sorts of colours. Think about how the doors will encroach on any inside garage storage space but then the main thing to focus on is how the garage doors will look and operate on the outside. Look at the rest of your house exterior to decide on a style and talk to a professional garage door maker about the advantages of the different door types.

How do I go about a garage conversion?

Sometimes the extra space the garage offers is not just about storage – it also gives us an opportunity to extend our houses. Garage conversions make a great space away from the main house to build a home office, a home gym, or you could even build soundproofing into the walls for the ideal home cinema and entertainment room. The upside of garage conversions is that internally transforming an existing structure circumvents the headache of planning permission. However, making such as basic structure habitable is a big job and still subject to extensive building regulations, so do hire a professional if you’re considering a full garage conversion. For a fully managed build, look for garage conversion specialists who will offer end-to-end service. Considerations for converting your garage include the installation of insulation and waterproof materials, opening windows (these must be at least 1/20th of floor area), a new foundation if necessary to support new walls, the replacement of flat roofs and a new electricity supply for detached garage conversions. Externally, keep materials, decor and style consistent with main house so your conversion doesn’t look too much like an afterthought that’s been stuck onto its side. Taking a look at some other garage conversion ideas is a good way to find inspiration for your garage; you may not have thought about using the space in a particular way until you see garage conversion ideas from existing conversions around the world. Browse hundreds of garage photos on Houzz to discover garage shelving ideas, garage storage ideas, beautiful garage conversions and unique designs for garage doors and exteriors
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