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B2 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, Home and Garden uild a garage to protect B your large investment in a car. As a bonus, garages also double for muchâ€"needed storage space The first thing to decide is size Do you need a single or double garage? At the present time you may have only one car, but it may be necessary to own two in the near future Building a twoâ€"car garage now may be advantageous for families that have limited storage space. If the space on your lot is limited. the size of the garage you can build will be affected. First check with the local building permitâ€"granting authority to find out how far you must be from your lot tines, and exactly where you may position a garage on your property The rules and codes vary from place to place; sometimes they vary in different areas of the same city, and they are constantly changing. Check this out before you even start to plan your garage The most common size for a single car garage is 14 feet by 20 feet, and 22 feet by 22 feet for a double car garage If you add four feet to the width or length, you will gain much in added storage space. The extra few feet doesn‘t add much to the cost and may well be worth the extra expenditure By adding four feet to both width and length. the usable space will be increased tremendously Next. you must decide on the type of garage you want to build Usually it is best to follow the design of the house For example it the roof of the house is cottage style. then the garage roof could be the same. There are flat roof garages and gable roof garages. and each looks good if it complements the house The matenials you use for the exterior construction may be the same as the house With a bit of imagination and ingenuity, a garage can become an attractive feature on your property without going into a lot of added expense Instead of an allâ€"stucco or allâ€"siding structure, think of combining the two. Rustic cedar siding makes an attractive finish for a garage. and usually can be used so that it fits in wmith the house Also available are viny! or other prefinished sidings that will keep maintenance to a minimum The roof needs a bit of consideration. Many home owners will install shingles that are lighter than the ones on the house. A good shingle to use on a garage is 210â€"pound asphalt. A garage with a low slope roof will need 235â€"pound shingles, which are especially designed for such roofs Cedar shingles or shakes can Garages add storage and protect your car SPRING SPECIALS All Lawnâ€"Boy mowers now on SALE Choose from our wide stock Used mowers also available and specially priced. SUNSHINE MARINE The most common garage door installed is the metal overhead type. These metal doors come in a number of sizes for both single and double car garages be used. dgepending on the roof of your house, and personal taste They usually come packed with all the hardware, and it is simple to install this type of door by following manufacturer‘s instructions Be careful when buying garage doors. A good door may cost a little more, but the material is usually heavier and the hardware sturdier. The door will last longer and give you less trouble There are wood sectional overhead doors which are of good quality, but more costly than the metal ones. However, they add to the looks of the garage because they can be obtained with inset panels and wood mouldings for a dramatic effect A good addition to any overhead garage door is a radioâ€"controlled door opener. This unit consists of a motorâ€"driven opener which is activated by pushing a button on a remote unit in your car as you approach the garage The door opens and the light goes on. This is certainly appreciated on rainy or stormy days. The door can then be closed from the house by pushing a button mounted near the door of the house. These units are a good investment One mistake a lot of garage builders make is to install a very inexpensive interior mahogany door for the walkâ€"in door It ultimately warps out of shape. and builders are disappointed with the building supply dealer for selling them this door. Your walkâ€"in door is an outside door and should be treated as such It is recommended that you use a solid core door 1 4 inch thick, and make it wide enough to wheel a wheelbarrow or a lawn mower through without banging the door jamb _A keyâ€"inâ€"knob passage set could be installed and keyed the same as your house key If you plan to use the garage as a workshop or hobby centre, or intend to repair your car yourself, install larger windows They do not have to be elaborate, but should be large enough to let in sufficient light A single light of doubleâ€"diamond glass mounted in a frame and secured with a window stop is sufficient, and can be made any size you require, up to 48 inches square You may purchase a bill of matenial, a precut package, or have a contractor build the garage for you. The decision will usually be based on the time and money Mon.â€"Thurs. 86, Fri. 8â€"8, Sat. 8â€"3 300 Philiip St., Waterioo 886â€"1930 1987 you can spend Call a hcensed electnoian to install the wiring because all wiring must meet local electrical code requirements, and be sure to obtain a permit In most cites, and especially in newer developments, it is necessary to install the main power line leading from your house to the garage underground. Adequate electrical power is a must in a garage In most areas of Canada. cars now have intenor car warmers as well as engine block heaters, so the power supply must be sufficient for these, as well as both inside and outside lighting A power plug or a plug on a separate circuit is a good idea to provide power to run electric tools A heated garage requires insulation and the insulation requirements will be the same as for new homes or cottages The garage can be heated by installing a gasâ€"fired unit or electrical heaters, whichever you prefer and whichever is most practical in your area Preâ€"plan your garage, and with the help of your local building supply dealer, you can have a garage that is practical and functional You can enjoy building it yourself even if you have a limited amount of tools, time and talent P sz revrac center \1\ K t 184 Weber St. N. 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