How to build a garage of wood?

The advantages of a wooden garage: why choose this material?

Not knowing on which version of the building material to stop, the choice should be made in favor of a natural source of construction - wood. It has the following advantages:

1. Is an environmentally friendly product, it lacks toxins and other chemicals.
2. Has simple installation qualities.
3. Has a long term of "service".
4. It can be sawed and made from it in different shapes.
5. Convenient in transportation, has a low weight.
6. With its help, you can quickly build the selected design.
7. It is not an expensive material( in comparison with other building materials).

Starting to work with wood, you can rejoice in its other positive qualities:

• Breathability;
• Absence of influence from natural features and mechanical influences;
• Moisture tightness;
• Excellent sound insulation.

Cons of similar garages

Any building material has its drawbacks. The tree is no exception:

1. Requires specific treatment with special solutions.
2. It can start insects.
3. May be exposed to excessive moisture, mold, fungus may appear in it.
4. is exposed to ultraviolet rays.
5. Depends on temperature changes.

Note: When processing the material before use, when applying a solution to its surface, all the listed problems will disappear.

Classification of garage projects

In the construction sector, consider several typical projects suitable for the construction of wooden garages:

1. Frame;
2. Prefabricated;

The most expensive option is the last option. It has the following advantages:

• The attractiveness of the building, which is also suitable for a house made of wood and other "home" buildings;
• Quality, has tightness of construction, durability of adherence;
• Absence of influence of surrounding factors, density of walls does not allow to cut a hole or hole without additional devices;
• Ease of construction.

The main disadvantage is the high cost of products.
A budgetary option is considered a skeleton. Its meaning lies in the construction of a special body, easily mounted and dismantled.

What materials will be needed?

Not every type of wood is suitable for building a garage:

1. Bar. It can be whole and glued.
2. Board. Pine is considered a popular breed. About its qualities can be spoken endlessly. Sensitive to weather conditions, it can change its structure. The strongest sources for construction of a garage name an oak, fir, an alder and a larch. The most common material for most regions is alder. It is able to tolerate any climate.

The scheme of construction of a garage by one's own hands: stages

It is necessary to follow a certain sequence:

1. Laying the foundation - foundation;
2. Flooring equipment;
3. Installation of window openings;
4. Finishing, finishing, finishing touches.

A common variant of the foundation is the belt. The depth of its laying is half a meter and the width is 20 centimeters. As a drain, we use graphite, crushed stone. The layer of its flooring can have thickness parameters of 5 centimeters.

The floor is laid on the foundation. Material - cant. The thickness of the floor covering is 2 centimeters. It is equipped on lags with a crate step of 15 centimeters.

Walls can be mounted on wooden columns, which serve as a frame. Sewing wall structures can be boards or special wooden sheets.

After fixing them, the surface should be immediately treated with protective solutions.
The function of this protective mixture is as follows:

1. Protects against bacteria;
2. Molds;
3. Bending;
4. Premature failure.

After the walls the construction of the roof begins. The rafters are fitted with a crate and a roofing cake consisting of waterproofing and thermal insulation. About its materials and the quality of the flooring is worth familiarizing in more detail. If necessary, consult a specialist.
It is possible to cover the roof with a slate. This is the best option for uniform and reliable protection of the garage structure.
After completing these works, you need to go to windows and interior decoration. This will take time. It is important to show patience and stock up all the necessary materials.

For a detailed introduction to the process of building a garage from a tree, we recommend viewing the video.