Precast concrete garage

[robd]

Hi all,

A bit off topic but I am looking at getting a precast concrete garage at mine and wondered if anyone else had one or any thoughts on them?

Was going to brick build one but think it's too expensive for what I need it for.

Thanks in advance

 

[SparkyChick]

My Dad doesn't have a garage but he did get a pre-cast concrete shed.

Seems alright. I guess it depends on the make but having worked on one and having listened to my Dad complain about it, fixing stuff to the walls can be a bit of a pain as they can be quite thin in the middle of the sections making securing say back boxes a bit problematic unless you stick them on a bit of timber screwed to the thick edges where the panels join.

Depends what you're going to put in there aside from a car I guess. Dad had a few problems with roof mountings leaking which wasn't good as he has a lathe and other bits of machine shop gear in there.

 

[robd]

Interesting thanks. I don't want it for a vehicle either and I've spoken to other people and roofs seems to be one downside.

Want mine for similar things as your dad by the sound of it, a bit of storage and a workbench. Had wondered about fixings for a few sockets, thought it would have to be a baton or whatever.

Thing is a garage will cost me a few thousand more if I brick build it and it's just for my work stuff so can't justify it.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Lidget Compton | Sectional Concrete Garages & Sheds - https://www.lidget.co.uk/ ring these people up ,had a garage from them .

 

[robd]

Thanks for the recommendation

 

[buzzlightyear]

has long has you have the base .ring them up and will give you a price and install .

 

[robd]

Thanks I will call them they look a nice quality did you pick yours out of the catalogue or were you able to go and have a look?

 

[buzzlightyear]

yes .I did .that the best way .before the base goes down you need to put pvc pipe down for the swa cable .

 

[robd]

Thanks yes had thought of the duct. Have requested a brochure I'll call them, Rotherham is a bit of a drive from Suffolk to go and have a look though

 

[buzzlightyear]

Thanks yes had thought of the duct. Have requested a brochure I'll call them, Rotherham is a bit of a drive from Suffolk to go and have a look though

they work all over the country and fix it on the first day .all you need is for some one to do the base .

 

[johnduffell]

Just don't leave anything like tools inside, they get very damp. Ours has no insulation whatsoever which means when it's warmer outside the damp air comes in and cools down, and vice versa. Left my tools there one winter due to building work and they were all covered in rust.
Now i don't keep anything more than offcuts of wood and old bricks/sand in there.
With a bit of heat or dehumidifier in the it would be ok.
The other thing is take care with the base, don't make it too big otherwise the water can get under the sides. And include a dpm in the floor.

 

[robd]

they work all over the country and fix it on the first day .all you need is for some one to do the base .

Thanks yes just meant for going to have a look. It's not be all and end all, from looking at websites etc they definitely look a better quality than some of the others

 

[Dave OCD]

I'd also consider a good quality timber building .

 

[robd]

Just don't leave anything like tools inside, they get very damp. Ours has no insulation whatsoever which means when it's warmer outside the damp air comes in and cools down, and vice versa. Left my tools there one winter due to building work and they were all covered in rust.
Now i don't keep anything more than offcuts of wood and old bricks/sand in there.
With a bit of heat or dehumidifier in the it would be ok.
The other thing is take care with the base, don't make it too big otherwise the water can get under the sides. And include a dpm in the floor.

Thanks John very helpful want it to store a bit of gear etc, general work store with workbench and maybe the lawn mower etc. Maybe it would pay to insulate a bit? Could out a frost watch heater in there for sure

 

[robd]

I'd also consider a good quality timber building .

What sort of thing Dave do you mean log cabin type building?

 

[buzzlightyear]

I'd also consider a good quality timber building .

 

[johnduffell]

Id say heat if the important bit, i bought a job lot of those silica gel humidity absorbers and packed out my tool boxes but it still didn't help.

 

[Dave OCD]

Not really Rob, just a proper heavy duty shed done in 3 x 2 tanalised timber. There are usually specialist shed companies around who will quote and build to your requirements as well as supply the more 'standard' sizes.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Not really Rob, just a proper heavy duty shed done in 3 x 2 tanalised timber. There are usually specialist shed companies around who will quote and build to your requirements as well as supply the more 'standard' sizes.

what about a castle.

 

[johnduffell]

Timber is a nice idea but you have to worry about premature deterioration of the building itself if it's not detailed properly. With concrete it will spall eventually and the rebar rust, but it will deal with being wet very well. Also it's more secure if that's a concern (notwithstanding the door and roof)

 

[robd]

Not really Rob, just a proper heavy duty shed done in 3 x 2 tanalised timber. There are usually specialist shed companies around who will quote and build to your requirements as well as supply the more 'standard' sizes.

My thinking was I wouldn't have to treat the concrete every year like I would with wood and also the concrete would be more secure. The concrete isn't perfect though which is why I've been umming and ah-ing for a few months now

 

[johnduffell]

Rob it's like i read your mind in my previous post there

 

[Dave OCD]

I have a big shed which is 11 years old now and still good as new, just give it a good coat of preserver once a year.

 

[robd]

Timber is a nice idea but you have to worry about premature deterioration of the building itself if it's not detailed properly. With concrete it will spall eventually and the rebar rust, but it will deal with being wet very well. Also it's more secure if that's a concern (notwithstanding the door and roof)

Ref security one of the ones I looked at before has a metal personnel door as the only way in though I do realise if people want to get in they will usually find a way

 

[robd]

Rob it's like i read your mind in my previous post there

There's fors and against for both John my conclusion up to this point was the concrete option may last longer with a bit less maintenance

 

[Toneyz]

Thanks yes had thought of the duct. Have requested a brochure I'll call them, Rotherham is a bit of a drive from Suffolk to go and have a look though

Maybe ask if they can arrange to see an installation that they have installed more nearer to your location.

 

[robd]

Maybe ask if they can arrange to see an installation that they have installed more nearer to your location.

Good idea thanks

 

[buzzlightyear]

Maybe ask if they can arrange to see an installation that they have installed more nearer to your location.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

If you are looking at a dehumidifier, get a proper installation unit with a drain, as opposed to a plastic domestic one that you have to empty manually.
We've had a few units from Ebac Industrial Products - decent, well built equipment and you'll be astounded how much water they extract each day. Get a cheap hygrometer and run that for a while first to see that you actually need to extract - then watch the relative humidity drop magnificently once you're running a unit in there.