Ideal garage for 2 cars. Where do the calculations begin

It is difficult to imagine a modern person without a car. And even more so if this modern person lives in a private house outside the city. Therefore, garage projects are always in demand among homeowners. And if the garage was not provided during the construction of the house? In fact, the question is solved simply: our company is able to offer you finished project garage.

Garage size matters

It is believed that the minimum size of a garage is approximately 18 m 2. Building a smaller garage just doesn't make sense. That is, you can build something, but it will be a garage for a motorcycle, bicycle, scooter ... For anything, but not for a car.

When designing a garage, experts recommend maintaining the following distances: from the front wall to the car should be at least 50 cm, 70 cm should be provided on the left and right, 20 cm can be left behind, as a rule, a gate with an entrance shifted to the left is laid in the project. This is necessary so that it is convenient to get out of the car. Then on the right it is logical to place racks and shelves with tools and spare parts. Usually, a standard gate size is laid in the project - 2.5 m. The height is designed for the growth of an adult, which is approximately 1.8-2.0 meters.

Garage project: little things matter

When designing a garage, it is necessary to foresee in advance convenient and unimpeded access to shelves with tools and spare parts, take care not only of electric lighting, but also provide for the presence of windows, albeit small. In addition, it is important to plan as many outlets so that you can turn on the vacuum cleaner and power tools, and in the cold season - a heater, or maybe even more than one. If you plan on working with more serious electrical equipment, consider a three-phase outlet.

But what if the family has two cars? And this issue is solved simply: we are ready to offer you a project of a garage for two cars. This will allow you to solve all your parking problems once and for all. In addition, you will not need to look for a place for a second garage. Also, perhaps you will be interested in a bath or sauna in your house? - in more detail.

Garages for every taste and budget

Projects of modern garages differ in their functional features, area and, accordingly, have different prices. But the specialists of our company will select for you a project that would completely satisfy you. In this case, only your wishes will be taken into account, but also material possibilities.

Even 15 years ago, you didn't have to choose what to make a garage out of. What material we managed to get will go to the walls. Nowadays, a variety of technologies have emerged that make construction inexpensive and relatively simple. One such way to build a garage is to use wireframe technology.

The frame garage is lightweight, simple, and does not require high costs. With proper skill, it is possible in a week (such cases are described on the Internet). The main thing is to choose a convenient place: the site must be open so that it is possible to approach it from all sides.

Let's list the advantages of building:

low price (when compared with brick);
lightness of parts (you can assemble a garage together);
quick assembly;
structural strength.

There is also an obvious disadvantage - the wood must be insulated and waterproofed, to make the so-called "pie". And before that, find out his device, compare different options and choose the best one, so as not to waste materials in vain.

The flammability of the frame material is also a disadvantage. Therefore, the wooden frame is impregnated with an antiseptic. Outside and inside, it is advisable to sheathe it with building materials that do not burn. And when choosing a heater, stop at a non-combustible stone wool.

Stages of construction of a frame garage

The skeleton frame requires little effort, there is no need for a large crew. You and an assistant are enough. There will not be so many tools that will be needed: at least shovels, hammers, a level. Garbage needs bags. Work better with gloves.

For the foundation, you will need formwork, you can take a ready-made one from someone, you can make it yourself from boards and self-tapping screws.

Wood will serve as a building material: beams "weaving" and "fifty" will be needed. However, for the frame, you can also choose a metal profile pipe. For the foundation, a concrete solution is required.

Let's list the stages of creating a wireframe:

Clearing a garage space, creating a gravel cushion.
Installation of the foundation - a monolithic slab.
Installation of the frame.
Roof manufacturing.
Hanging the gate.

The preliminary stage will be the creation of a drawing and determination of all dimensions of the future building. The drawing options are at the end of the article.

The foundation of a frame garage

Due to the fact that not only the walls will press on the foundation, but also the weight of the two machines, it is better to fill it with a good monolithic slab as it. In this case, you will need:

formwork;
reinforcement mesh for the foundation;
cement;
dry construction sand and water;
gravel.

Before pouring, it is necessary to dig a trench, place the formwork in it. And inside the future slab - a mesh of reinforcement for the foundation. The concrete is mixed according to the table below.

The following work should be done only after the final drying of the board. If it is very hot outside, the stove should be watered after pouring.

Installing the frame

While the concrete dries, you need to choose which frame for the garage you will make. There are at least two options:

made of wood;
from a profile pipe.

The first option is considered more environmentally friendly, but also more expensive. A profile pipe is cheaper, but not as pleasant to work as a tree. In general, the choice is only for the owner of the building.

If you chose wood, treat it with an antiseptic before installation. The lower harness is assembled from a 100 by 50 bar, connections are made in each corner using a cut and dowels. Corner posts and posts for strengthening the gate must be made of "honeycomb". Intermediate racks are installed on the lower beam, which are attached with dowels. The distance between the strapping posts is 1200-1500 mm. At the corners, struts are also needed, which will give strength to the frame. The frame is completed by the upper strapping.

If the frame is made of a shaped pipe, then welding is indispensable. Also, the lower piping is made of a 40 by 20 pipe that is smaller in cross section, the corners and gate posts - from a 40 by 40 pipe. Usually, the work on erecting the frame does not exceed three to four days.

Roof for a frame garage for two cars

The roofing device must be carried out in accordance with all the rules so that the roof can withstand the snow load. For a garage for two cars, it is better to build a gable-type frame with the same slopes.

First, a rafter system is made with an even step, for which they take boards 100 by 50 and 100 by 25, as well as connecting elements. If the roof is very wide, then more expansion beams need to be installed in order to ensure an even load. The ridge fixes the roof.

slate;
professional flooring;
metal tiles;
bituminous sheet.

A drain is placed on the overhang. In the opening for the entrance - a gate of the required size. For the frame, it is better to choose not swing doors, but roller shutters. They are much lighter, fit well into the design of the building and will not warp with a slight subsidence of the structure, if the place for the garage was not chosen very well.

The process of making a frame for a two-car garage can be viewed in this video. Just keep in mind that on the record frame garage built without installing a foundation (temporary assembly).

Garage decoration and insulation

euro lining;
siding;
professional sheet, etc.

For insulation, you can use any material offered on the construction market. But it is desirable to give preference to non-combustible mineral wool.

Many of the options found on the internet can be used to construct a pieced garage wall. After all, this is non-residential premises. But there are two basic rules that will save you a ton of time when comparing all designs.

The vapor barrier is installed indoors (from the warm side).
Wind protection and waterproofing - outside. She will save the frame of the garage during bad weather.

The rules apply to both the construction of the walls and the roof of the building. In general, the layers of garage insulation usually look like this (from the outside):

external finishing;
wind protection;
oSB type plate (OSB);
insulation;
vapor barrier;
a layer for interior decoration, such as plasterboard.

This option is shown in the photo. There may be other assembly methods. For example, a "pie" without OSB, which is needed so that the insulation does not damp. Or without wind protection.

Two car garage projects

A garage for two cars is usually built on its own site, so it would be useful to place a terrace, workshop or other technical room in this building. We offer several projects of garages, which are made of wooden panels on a frame.

The first project is a room with a two-car garage with a small workshop of 17.5 m2, which can be used for carpentry or plumbing, or for storing important tools. According to the plan, a window is not provided in the workshop, if necessary, it should be added to the drawing. To the right of the entrance to the garage, it is proposed to build a narrow terrace with dimensions of 1.7 by 7 meters.

The second project is a garage for two cars, behind the partition of which there are two more utility rooms for storing tools, replaceable wheels, containers with oil. If you don't need these rooms, you can remove them from the plan by getting a blueprint for a two-car garage without additional zones.

The final question that worries car owners - future builders of a frame garage. This is the price. On the repair portals, the minimum cost of the structure for 2017 has been calculated.The garage frame will take at least 35 thousand rubles. For double roller shutters with an electric lift - at least 100 thousand. A few tens of thousands more will go to the "cake" of the walls: siding, insulation, drywall, wind protection.

Builders on the Internet expect that building a frame garage for two cars (especially using a timber frame) is more expensive than building a structure of a similar size, but made of foam concrete. Since foam concrete does not need to be additionally insulated, sheathed and waterproofed.

But with a frame garage, you can save on working hands; you don't need a team to build it. One leader (you) and one auxiliary worker (your comrade) are enough.

When planning the construction of a garage for two cars, it is too naive to accept only a mathematical calculation of the size of the room. Before the miscalculation, it is necessary to take into account additional factors of using the premises, as well as the dimensions of the existing (or planned acquisition) equipment. How to optimally calculate the size of a garage for 2 cars: the main nuances and principles of calculation, as well as much more, are presented in our information.

A garage is not just a “warehouse” for a car. It may contain additional utility rooms, as well as store parts and flammable substances. Garages, equipped with a cellar for storing vegetables and preserving, help to save space on the site, and additional equipment inspection pit will allow for some renovation works on their own.

In addition, the following factors must be considered:

Building material. The thickness of the walls and possible insulation will obscure the useful area. This is especially important for small areas or when it is difficult to build the required dimensions.
Type and number of entrance gates. In some cases, it will be more profitable to spend and purchase two products than to constantly operate a wide canvas and provide extra heat loss in a heated room.
The optimal size of the room. The example will not always be correct in this case: "1 + 1 \u003d 2". Additional space must be provided to accommodate spare parts, the necessary tool and other little things, without which it is impossible to imagine any garage for two cars.
Garage view. For a detached building, there will be more options for arranging a room for two cars than for a basement compartment of a residential building.
The need for additional arrangement. All kinds of convenient fixtures and places for parking and inspecting a car also require additional space, so this issue is thought out even at the stage of planning the site.

What is definitely not recommended when setting up a garage for two cars is turning entrances and difficult maneuvering paths. Such space savings will subsequently greatly interfere with the free movement of both vehicles, and will also create emergency situations while leaving or in bad weather and visibility.

Optimal dimensions of the garage

When planning a garage for two cars, it is necessary to provide for the comfortable use of every centimeter of the area. Of course, you can make a room according to the principle "the more the better", but this will not be a rational use of space.

You must be guided by the following dimensions:

There should be enough space between the open doors of both cars for comfortable boarding of passengers. Do not park cars close to each other, as parking errors can lead to damage.
The side dimensions to the nearest wall must also be within the open door. Approximately this distance can be measured independently, usually 0.9 - 1.0 meters.
There is a need to go around the car from all sides, without leaving the building. For this to happen as comfortably as possible, it is necessary to retreat from the length of the machine by 0.6 - 0.8 meters on each side.
The size of the gate is also taken into account. This is 40 centimeters on each side, the top is also considered, if necessary, from the indicator of the placement on the roof of the load.
The overlap material must be used with increased strength characteristics. This is due to the fact that the load on the walls will be uneven, and in the case of planning a sufficiently wide gate entrance, there is a risk of a roof collapse if the calculation is incorrect. The supporting structures are best reinforced with additional struts, which will take the load.
For the convenience of using the garage, it is necessary to add to the dimensions obtained the necessary space for placing racks and shelves with tools.

An important condition for a comfortable layout is the possibility of a gradual expansion of the vehicle fleet. If in the future you plan to purchase a cargo or large-sized vehicle, it will be useful to install a larger gate, or provide a place for a canopy without compromising the maneuverability of the main used car.

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Arrangement of the gate

It is logical to assume that to build a garage for two cars, it is best to put one large swing or. This will save materials and is easier to do cleanly with technical point vision. However, this option is not always acceptable, because it has a lot of disadvantages.

Why two gates would be better:

Less heat loss in a heated room. For unheated garages, this criterion is also important, because precipitation and foreign objects get inside when opening large doors.
The opening-closing mechanism wears out less. This fully applies to traditional swing gates, the hinges of which also have their own margin of safety.
It is easier and cheaper to buy two similar products than to order gates specifically for individual sizes. This method does not always work, but the increased dimensions of the flaps can lead to premature wear of such a product, as well as problems with flatness.
The height of the machines can be different, which is not always convenient. It is desirable to provide for the possibility of unhindered parking and freight transport as well.
If the second machine is used less often, there is an option to save on heating costs. This in no way means that the second vehicle can be pushed somewhere in the corner. Fast entry and exit of both vehicles is an important requirement even in terms of fire safety.
A wide opening reduces the strength of the building, especially with a sufficiently large and bulky roof. The problems can be partially solved by using modern roofing materials that retain their strength parameters even with a relatively low weight.

The case when it is better to make the gate double can also be provided separately. Typically, this rule applies to semi-basement garage spaces. The entrance to such a garage can be difficult because of the small dimensions of the entrance, so the placement of two doors will be simply impossible.

As for the type of garage doors, it is most convenient to use automatic lifting mechanisms. This saves time and effort, and in addition, such a system has a fairly significant service life. At the same time, swing gate options are notable for their practicality, low cost and the ability to independently open the doors in inclement weather or when the power supply is cut off. Which option is easier and more reliable is up to you, the main thing is that it is convenient to use for both car owners.

Other necessary accessories

The arrangement of a garage for two cars is impossible to imagine without additional amenities. Usually it all depends on the preferences of the car owner, as well as free space on the site. So that you do not have to move an already erected structure, it will be useful to find out the main parameters of the location of buildings on your own land plot in relation to other buildings and neighboring buildings and a fence.

What also needs to be foreseen for comfortable operation:

Inspection pit. The laying of this structure takes place at the stage of pouring the foundation. You can save a little by providing only one seat, but in this case there will be some inconveniences with maneuvers.
Cellar or basement under the garage. It can store not only traditional winter blanks, but also give it for purely technical needs, for example, make a fuel warehouse - lubricants... Remember to provide a good exhaust system in both rooms.
Carport. This will come in handy in case of temporary parking, as well as create the most convenient conditions for guest cars or some household needs. If a garage for two cars is planned, then the space should be left "double".
The internal marking of the garage space will greatly facilitate parking and avoid negative situations. It could be markup parking space with colored lines, stickers and even a paved place with colored tiles.
An additional household, for example, a bathhouse or a place for keeping animals, also does not interfere. This will significantly save space on the site, building materials and time. At the same time, it is imperative to provide for two separate entrances from different parts of the building, so that the households inside. the block did not get exhaust and evaporation of "automobile" substances.
A spacious roof - an attic may well serve as a separate room for storing things or other household needs. The construction of such an element of the building will be a little more difficult than a standard shed canopy, but the costs will be paid off by the useful additional area.
Concrete entrance to the garage. This one can be used as an additional parking space and repairs during the warm season. In addition, it is possible to advantageously place the fixtures necessary for repair on such a sludge. The entrance should be widened on the sides to be able to drive up on both sides and at the same time in two cars.
Separate entrance for the owner. This will allow the gate opening mechanism to last longer, reduce heat loss and simply use the space more comfortably.
Storage space for seasonal tires. In the case of arranging a garage for 2 cars, this is doubled, and this is a real problem of free space. You can help with the arrangement of such a warehouse with the right choice possible systems storage.

The size of a garage for 2 cars varies from various factors, so it is useful to find out the basic parameters of a comfortable layout. So that the cars do not interfere with each other, and the opening of the doors does not turn into mutual damage, it is necessary to leave sufficient space between the cars. Equipping with one or two gates is also practical, as are additional buildings for car maintenance. Many important criteria for the rational equipment of a two-car garage are discussed in detail in our information.

An individual garage is the optimal solution that protects the car from thieves and solves parking problems. Building a garage for two cars has its own characteristics, and first you need to carefully consider its plan.

Garage dimensions

When determining the size of the garage, certain standards must be taken into account.

For convenience and freedom of movement, a parking space for one car must be at least 2.3 meters wide and more than 5.5 meters long.
There must be a gap of at least 50 cm between the walls and the cars.
Vehicle dimensions vary greatly. On average, the machine is 4.5 m long and 1.7 m wide.
For two cars, these figures need to be increased by about 2 times, taking into account the gap between them and the walls.

Thus, the minimum width of a garage for two cars cannot be less than 5 meters.

In order to feel comfortable, it is advisable to leave 0.5 m of free space above your head. Adding 50 cm to the height of the car owner, we get the estimated value of the garage height. Usually, garage projects are designed for a ceiling height of 2.2-2.5 m.

As a rule, owners plan to operate garages for a long time. They are often used to house equipment. It is worth considering how the shelves and racks will be placed. Many car enthusiasts store things in garages that take up a lot of space in an apartment. When planning a garage, it is necessary to take into account the increase in its size, taking into account these factors.

Construction site

Before you build a garage for two cars, be sure to study the characteristics of the soil and the depth at which the groundwater lies, and you also need to find out if there are communications nearby.

Foundation

Foundations for a garage can be of 2 options:

tape,
columnar.

Belt belts are used in the construction of capital structures. For lighter structures, a columnar foundation is sufficient.

The depth of the trench for the foundation, taking into account the point of freezing of the soil, is taken equal to 1 m. Having prepared the trench, we install reinforcement around the entire perimeter. Next, fill in the concrete.

Walls

As a masonry material for raising walls, preference should be given to brick. The optimal thickness of the masonry is 1 brick. This wall building material has good durability and is also non-combustible. The only drawback of brick is its high thermal conductivity coefficient. Therefore walls with inside it is necessary to insulate with polyurethane foam (foam) and plaster. Foam boards are attached to the brickwork with special glue. A layer of plaster is applied to the building mesh previously glued to the foam plastic, otherwise cracks may go through the plaster.

Floor

After the foundation has hardened, they begin to fill the floor. In order to make the floor even, the screed is poured onto a layer of sand. Water must not enter the garage. Therefore, be sure to keep a slight bias towards the exit. After the concrete has hardened, after about 3 weeks, the floor can be painted with concrete paint or tiled with clinker tiles.

The entrance to the garage can be equipped with concrete slabs. A high-quality surface is also obtained by asphalting or laying special curly tiles for paving sidewalks.

Roof

The main purpose of a garage roof is to retain heat and protect it from moisture. It is preferable to choose a roof with a slope, as precipitation and melt water will inevitably accumulate on a flat roof, and this can lead to leaks and dampness.

We begin the construction of the roof with the installation of rafters. The frame is made of wooden beams. We nail the boards with an overlap on them so that there are no gaps. On top we lay roofing material, profiled sheet, slate or tile. It all depends on your preferences, now the industry offers wide choose various roofing materials,

Ventilation

To maintain the required microclimate in the garage, it must be equipped with supply and exhaust ventilation. Exhaust gases, harmful to humans, constantly accumulate in the garage, which must be removed in time. In addition, effective ventilation will create a normal air exchange. This will help to dry the vehicle quickly. There are three types of ventilation:

natural,
forced or mechanical
combined.

The most common type of ventilation is natural, since it is the simplest and cheapest. In the lower part of the gate, supply grilles are installed, through which already exhaust air is displaced - it is less dense. The section of the supply system should be 2 times the section of the exhaust system, only in this case the moist air will not stagnate in the garage.

Natural ventilation has disadvantages - its effectiveness is highly dependent on wind speed, pressure and temperature changes. Installing a fan in your garage can significantly improve ventilation efficiency. Such a system is called combined.

Mechanical ventilation is free from these disadvantages. Once in the system, the air is filtered and heated. Then it passes through the air distributor and enters the room. The exhaust air is removed with an exhaust fan.

Heating

Existing heating systems can be divided into 2 types:

common with the house,
autonomous.

It is good if the garage is being built at the same time as the house. In this case, the same type of heating is installed in it. It is enough just to lay the pipeline and install the radiators.

A detached garage is often heated by motorists with stand-alone equipment that runs on electricity or gas. For example, heat guns are very powerful and quickly create comfortable conditions in the garage.

Today many families have not one, but at once two cars... It is convenient when there are several cars: father and son can go fishing, and mother can go to the market for groceries. The actual question is: "How to build a garage for 2 cars?"

The garage provides convenient and safe storage of cars. Construction is considered a budget option. garage for two cars. Garden tools can also be stored here.

This place is often used by the hostess as a pantry for pickles. The construction of the structure must be carried out in accordance with the regulations. Among the features of the room, one can single out the presence of a viewing hole, or you can build garage for 2 cars with a utility block.

Building a garage designed for two cars allows the owner to take advantage of following advantages:

Less building materials are required for the construction of a structure.
Communications are carried out once.
Cars are parked nearby.

Garage dimensions for 2 cars

According to the regulations dimensions one parking space should be as follows:

width - from 2.3 m;
length - more than 5.5 m;
height - 2.2 m (the height of the car must be taken into account).

Minimum garage size for 2 cars imply a distance of 50 cm from the lateral surfaces.Measurement data are needed to calculate exactly what should be garage dimensions for two cars. The following will help to calculate the height so that everyone is comfortable in the room. Take the height of the tallest member of your family and add to this value 0.5 m.

When you need to calculate the size of a garage for two cars, the length of the driveway is about 5.5 m. If we take the dimensions of an average sedan as an example, then length - 4.5 m and 1.7 m wide... The width of the garage for 2 cars will be 3.4 m. We must not forget about the organization of an additional space around the car so that passengers and drivers can sit in them at the same time.

A car with open doors also needs a lot of space. As a rule, this figure is about 10 or 15 cm.Taking into account the gaps between the garage walls, the optimal width is approximately 6.1 m, and length - 6.8 m.

The length must be measured with a margin from 1 m to 1.5 m. heights, then it can be calculated as follows. The average person's height is 1 m 75 cm. Add another 20 cm in reserve in case tall relatives or friends come.

By planning dimensions of the garage for 2 cars, please note - if you plan to make a workshop as well, then the size of a garage for 2 cars will be significantly increased.

Remember that when building stone or reinforced stone structures, it is required to comply with the standard SNiP II-22-81... The document sets out the conditions to ensure the optimal bearing capacity of the garage walls.

Photo of a garage for two cars: dimensions, blueprints:

As you can see drawings of a garage for two cars not complicated. And you can start such a construction with your own hands.

Entry options

In terms of garage for 2 cars Please note that entry can be made with one or two gates. With a limited budget, a suitable option is single-leaf gatehaving a swing design. However, there are also minuses... Heavy construction is not easy to operate.

Better to get help to experienced professionals: they will perform the installation correctly without inaccuracies in the calculations. Specialists will strengthen the gate with supporting mechanisms. Professional installation guarantees durable operation.

Sectional doorsequipped with automation work conveniently, but their cost is more expensive swing design. The entrance with two gates has the following pros:

simple parking;
the ability to rent out a second garage if the second car has not yet been purchased.

We build a garage for 2 cars with our own hands - a photo:

Building materials

Garages are being built today from the following materials:

bricks;
concrete stones;
ceramic stones;
concrete;
wall panels.

Brick is one of the most popular building materials... Many people prefer lightweight blocks. Frame structures are also in demand today.

The brick structure has a lot of weight, and at the first stage, a strip foundation is built. Its depth varies in the range: 0.6 - 1.2 m, while the width of the tape is 0.4 m.To make the foundation more durable, use additionally rubble stone or fittings.

The concrete mixture will completely harden after 3 weeks... The drying process can be accelerated by adding various additives. To avoid cracking, the foundation is moistened and covered from time to time. tarpaulin... The base must be insulated and waterproofed. Using a similar technology, above the ground surface, plinth.

For masonry walls, it is better to choose a thickness of one and a half bricks. Cubic capacity of one wall is calculated using the following formula: height * width * thickness. All planes must be added. Further, the obtained value follows divide by volume standard brick (0.00195 m3). The result is number of blocksrequired for construction.

Garage doors are installed in front of the walls. The secure attachment ensures that the metal rods are welded to the frame. The correct position of the gate helps to check the building level.

The roof of the garage is usually a gable roof. It protects well from atmospheric precipitation, and the space under it is often used to store hay or building materials.

Optimal garage for 2 cars from building blocks - pre-fabricated structure. The building material is lightweight. One block is equal in volume to six bricks. The project will cost the owner much cheaper than the previous one: not necessary pour a solid foundation, suitable for construction light version.

A frame garage for 2 cars is a structure that can protect a car from bad weather and intruders. Its benefits include the following:

use of environmentally friendly natural materials;
ease of construction;
construction speed;
the ability to perform work in any season.

If you choose the right size of a garage for two cars, then such a construction does not require huge capital investments. Can be ordered individual project in the building company. Then it will be known exactly what number of building materials you need to purchase and what should be double garage dimensions.

Useful video

A very interesting option, suitable for those in whom the size of a garage for 2 cars is small.

Garage size for 2 cars

Calculation data

A garage is not just a “warehouse” for a car. It may contain additional utility rooms, as well as store parts and flammable substances. Garages, equipped with a cellar for storing vegetables and preserving, help save space on the site, and additional equipment with a viewing hole will allow you to carry out some types of repair work on your own.

In addition, the following factors must be considered:

Building material. The thickness of the walls and possible insulation will obscure the useful area. This is especially important for small areas or when it is difficult to build the required dimensions.
Type and number of entrance gates. In some cases, it will be more profitable to spend and purchase two products than to constantly operate a wide canvas and provide extra heat loss in a heated room.
The optimal size of the room. The example will not always be correct in this case: "1 + 1 \u003d 2". It is necessary to provide additional space for placing spare parts, necessary tools and other little things, without which it is impossible to imagine any garage for two cars.
Garage view. For a detached building, there will be more options for arranging a room for two cars than for a basement compartment of a residential building.
The need for additional arrangement. All kinds of convenient fixtures and places for parking and inspecting a car also require additional space, so this issue is thought out even at the stage of planning the site.

Optimal dimensions of the garage

You must be guided by the following dimensions:

There should be enough space between the open doors of both cars for comfortable boarding of passengers. Do not park cars close to each other, as parking errors can lead to damage.
The side dimensions to the nearest wall must also be within the open door. Approximately this distance can be measured independently, usually 0.9 - 1.0 meters.
There is a need to go around the car from all sides, without leaving the building. For this to happen as comfortably as possible, it is necessary to retreat from the length of the machine by 0.6 - 0.8 meters on each side.
The size of the gate is also taken into account. This is 40 centimeters on each side, the top is also considered, if necessary, from the indicator of the placement on the roof of the load.
The overlap material must be used with increased strength characteristics. This is due to the fact that the load on the walls will be uneven, and in the case of planning a sufficiently wide gate entrance, there is a risk of a roof collapse if the calculation is incorrect. The supporting structures are best reinforced with additional struts, which will take the load.
For the convenience of using the garage, it is necessary to add to the dimensions obtained the necessary space for placing racks and shelves with tools.

Arrangement of the gate

It is logical to assume that for the construction of a garage for two cars it is best to put one large swing or lifting gate. This will save materials and are easier to perform from a purely technical point of view. However, this option is not always acceptable, because it has a lot of disadvantages.

Why two gates would be better:

Less heat loss in a heated room. For unheated garages, this criterion is also important, because precipitation and foreign objects get inside when opening large doors.
The opening-closing mechanism wears out less. This fully applies to traditional swing gates, the hinges of which also have their own margin of safety.
It is easier and cheaper to buy two similar products than to order gates specifically for individual sizes. This method does not always work, but the increased dimensions of the flaps can lead to premature wear of such a product, as well as problems with flatness.
The height of the machines can be different, which is not always convenient. It is desirable to provide for the possibility of unhindered parking and freight transport as well.
If the second machine is used less often, there is an option to save on heating costs. This in no way means that the second vehicle can be pushed somewhere in the corner. Fast entry and exit of both vehicles is an important requirement even in terms of fire safety.
A wide opening reduces the strength of the building, especially with a sufficiently large and bulky roof. The problems can be partially solved by using modern roofing materials that retain their strength parameters even with a relatively low weight.

Other necessary accessories

What also needs to be foreseen for comfortable operation:

Inspection pit. The laying of this structure takes place at the stage of pouring the foundation. You can save a little by providing only one seat, but in this case there will be some inconveniences with maneuvers.
Cellar or basement under the garage. It can store not only traditional winter blanks, but also give it for purely technical needs, for example, make a warehouse for fuel and lubricants. Remember to provide a good exhaust system in both rooms.
Carport. This will come in handy in case of temporary parking, as well as create the most convenient conditions for guest cars or some household needs. If a garage for two cars is planned, then the space should be left "double".
The internal marking of the garage space will greatly facilitate parking and avoid negative situations. This can be a marking of a parking space using colored lines, stickers, and even a paved place with colored tiles.
An additional outbuilding, for example, a bathhouse or a place for keeping animals, will also not interfere. This will significantly save space on the site, building materials and time. At the same time, it is imperative to provide for two separate entrances from different parts of the building so that the households inside. the block did not get exhaust and evaporation of "automobile" substances.
A spacious roof - an attic may well serve as a separate room for storing things or other household needs. The construction of such an element of the building will be a little more difficult than a standard single-slope canopy, but the costs will pay off with useful additional space.
Concrete entrance to the garage. This site can be used as an additional parking space and repairs in the warm season. In addition, it is possible to advantageously place the fixtures necessary for repairs on such a sludge. The entrance should widen to the sides in order to be able to drive up on both sides and at the same time on two cars.
Separate entrance for the owner. This will allow the gate opening mechanism to last longer, reduce heat loss and simply use the space more comfortably.
Storage space for seasonal tires. In the case of arranging a garage for 2 cars, this is doubled, and this is a real problem of free space. It is possible to help the arrangement of such a storage space with a competent choice of possible storage systems.

How big should a 2 car garage be?

The car is no longer an element of luxury. Most often, it is perceived as a necessity, without it, life for many will simply change or stop. Many families now have two cars at their disposal. And it is very convenient - someone goes to work, and in the second car another family member goes about his business. Or the two cars are different - the first car is small hatchback for city trips, and the second is an SUV for frequent trips out of town.

In such a situation, the question arises - to build two garages or one, but common for cars. Naturally, most often one common garage is built, because it is much more convenient.

And also when building it is necessary to take into account many different factors.

Standard size

Before building a garage for two cars, you need to consider more than just the size of the cars you currently own. You constantly need to keep in mind the fact that your future car will be taller, longer or wider than the current one.

If you plan to own your cars for a long time, then you can safely start calculating. There are standard indicators for calculation - the size of one parking space is taken as a basis:

width - more than 2.4 m;
length - from 5.5 m;
height - depends entirely on your car.

It is necessary to include in the calculations the free space between the car and the wall, as well as between the cars themselves. Usually it is half a meter. It is also necessary to calculate the height - usually to the height of the tallest family member or himself high car it is customary to add 50 cm.Therefore, after all the calculations, you can get minimum dimensions garage for two cars based on standard parameters:

width \u003d 50 + 240 + 50 + 240 + 50 \u003d 630 cm;
length \u003d 550 cm;
height \u003d 220 cm.

These calculations do not take into account the make and layout of the car interior, nor the presence of additional shelves and tool cabinets. Therefore, this system of counting is used extremely rarely.

Other methods of calculating dimensions are more often used.

Individual parameters

Width selection

This dimension is one of the most important in drawing up a plan for the construction of a future garage. Everything depends on the choice of width - both the amount of building materials that will be needed in the process, and the functionality of the future structure.

Naturally, the width of the garage should not be equal to the sum of the widths of two cars. When calculating the width, it is necessary to take into account: the width of the cars, the distance between the cars and the gap from the car to the wall. However, the garage is often used as a storage room for strollers, sledges, and bicycles. There may be a large number of racks for tools, spare parts and parts.

Length selection

Many owners of iron horses have cabinets and racks in the back of the garage. In this case, you have to increase not the width, but the length. The calculation of the garage length is influenced by factors such as:

length of cars;
it is necessary to leave 90-110 cm from the car to the gate - this will allow you to conveniently leave the garage;

if you have a workshop in the back of the garage, you must leave 2-2.5 meters on it, in addition to parking spaces;
in the presence of back door to the yard or to an adjacent building, it is necessary to increase the length of the garage by 50-60 cm for easy passage.

Height selection

Most often height passenger car does not exceed the height of a person - about 180 cm. Then the calculations are carried out so that the driver can move comfortably in the room.

According to technical standards, the height of the garage should not be lower than 2 m. However, this indicator is almost never used anywhere, because a person with a height of 180 cm is simply inconvenient to move around the garage. The height of the ceiling is calculated taking into account the height of the car:

add half a meter for the convenience of opening the rear door of the car;
the presence of lighting and other devices on the ceiling is taken into account;
height is added if there is a sliding mechanism;
the need to create a stock.

Basic Drawings

Considering typical schemes, it is necessary to understand what are the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

The option on the left is only good if you just need to park two small cars. It's also a good option if you don't have a lot of garage space. But you cannot store anything in such a garage, and it is extremely difficult to move in it. The disadvantage is that more large car it will be extremely problematic to place together with the second car.

The option on the right is an option for a more prepared garage to work in it. The width on each side allows for small shelving units or to open doors without fear of scratching. The length of the garage is enough for a very long car (up to 5 m), or for a workshop.

The width allows you to not worry and not think about the fact that it will be extremely crowded when replacing the car with a larger one.

Gates and their dimensions

When building a garage, it must be borne in mind that not only the walls and the roof will become the object of construction. It is also necessary to remember about the gate as an integral part of the garage. There are two gate options.

The first option is a common large gate. Their width is 5 meters or more. However, the installation of such gates is usually associated with some problems - the need to increase the stiffness of the canvas, large heat loss. To get into the garage, you need to make a separate entrance - it's better than using this large gate.

If the gate or a separate part of the general system breaks down, it will be difficult to drive the cars out of the garage - also a disadvantage of such a system.

But the cost of the work and the gate itself in this case will be higher than the price of a single gate.

Many experienced builders use additional tricks when building a garage and calculating its dimensions:

If children live in the house, it is better to increase the width of the garage. Children can open the doors of cars very abruptly and, if they are too close, doors, walls and neighboring cars may be damaged. To avoid this, it is best to make a margin of width.
Lighting fixtures should not hang from the ceiling. Many people have a stereotype that lighting lamps should only be at the top. If necessary, all or part of the lighting can be placed on the walls.

Look ahead to see if you need to buy a bigger car. If even in the near future there is no such opportunity, then remember - the garage is being built for decades, so there should be a margin for the main parameters.
Space for cabinets, shelves and shelving should be planned. Ideal option will be if you calculate in advance the place for them and you know exactly the parameters of the shelves and cabinets themselves. Even if you leave a stock for the shelves, not every one of them will fit well in the space allotted to it.
When choosing the width of the gate, it is worth understanding what the entrance to the garage looks like. If the car will not enter directly, but at an angle, then the width of the gate should be increased or the design and location of the entrances should be changed.

When storing fuels and lubricants in the garage, it is necessary to keep them only in a tightly closed container with separate ventilation. This can make adjustments to the drawing.
The awning at the entrance to the garage will look great. Such an addition will delight the eye. When creating it, it must be remembered that the width of the awning and the width of the garage must match, and it is also desirable that the outline of the roof is identical. This will give a great aesthetic effect. The length of the awning is usually the length of the car + 60-70 cm.

Large garages are often needed for more than just a parking space at night or in bad weather. Large garage for two cars - the ability to combine in one room and a garage, and a workshop, and a small warehouse space... In order for everything to work out for you, and ideas come true, carefully approach the calculations: choose the size that will satisfy all your requests and needs.

Garage for 2 cars: dimensions, layout and correct design

IN modern world a car is no longer a luxury, but a necessary means of transportation. As cars have become more affordable, most families have more than one vehicle and private home owners are forced to build multi-car garages.

In this article we will tell you what should be the size of a garage for 2 cars and what you need to consider when planning it.

What to consider when planning a garage

Many people make a gross mistake when planning a double garage, believing that to determine the size of a room, it is enough to simply fold the width of two cars and make a small margin between them. However, these simple calculations are clearly not enough, since they do not take into account all the accompanying nuances.

When planning a garage, in addition to the dimensions of the existing cars, you need to consider such points as:

Possibility of safe parking, as well as space for comfortable maintenance cars;
Provide places for temporary or permanent storage of wheels (see Storage of wheels in the garage and all about it), tool kits, related equipment and other inventory;
Type of garage doors for a car and their number;
Consider the possibility of connecting the garage with living quarters (see the plan of the house with an attic and a garage);
The optimal size of a garage for 2 cars should provide for the possibility of purchasing a car, which can have any dimensions;
Materials and type of roof overlap in order not to have to install additional columns in the center of the garage;
Consider the possibility of simultaneous entrance of two cars.

Important. Garage doors and the size of the room should make it possible to freely operate one of the cars, while not interfering with the departure and maintenance of the other car. The best option would be to install a separate gate for each vehicle, as shown in the photo above.

Determining the size of the garage

When determining the size of the room and drawing up a plan with your own hands, you need to remember that the popular belief “the more, the better” in this case is inappropriate, since each extra meter costs a considerable amount during construction, and the unused space speaks of the irrational use of the area. Of course, you need to start from the dimensions of the cars, but you need to organize additional space around them taking into account the fact that two people, a passenger and a driver, enter the car at the same time.

Important. There should be enough free space in the front and rear of the car in the garage, which will allow you to freely move to any point in the garage without resting on the walls or the car itself. It is also important to take into account the design features of garage doors, which may also require additional space. As a rule, there is an instruction for garage doors, which indicates the necessary dimensions of free space for the normal and safe functioning of the door sections.

Garage layout for two cars

As for the external layout of the space, it will not be superfluous to foresee a small covered pavilion before the entrance, which can be made of wooden or metal structures. The price of such a design is not expensive, but it will allow you to protect the car from the sun's rays during a short-term parking without entering the garage.

An important point is to ensure the ability to store seasonal tires. For these purposes, it is recommended to additionally increase the height of the garage and install hanging shelves (see How to make the shelves in the garage yourself correctly). This arrangement will significantly save space and comply with the rules for storing wheels.

During planning, it is necessary to determine the type and number of gates to be installed, as well as the features of their installation. For example, if you choose Alutech sectional garage doors, then their installation requires additional space under the ceiling, where the door sections will go when opening and the associated fittings will be installed.

When planning a garage for 2 cars, the dimensions of the room should be approximately as follows:

For two small cars the depth of the garage is at least 5.5 m, and the width is at least 5 meters. The height of the gate opening is not less than 2.2 meters;
For large cars or SUVs the depth will not be less than 6.8 meters, and the width will not be less than 7 meters, the opening height will be not less than 2.6 meters.

Important. The examples shown are based on the minimum dimensions, excluding space for additional shelving and equipment.

Choosing a garage door

The design and dimensions of a garage for 2 cars make it possible to install one common gate or think over the installation of separate doors for each car. Each type of gate has its own advantages and disadvantages, which must be considered depending on the location of the garage.

If there are two openings in the garage, then you can install swing-type gates, which are much cheaper than sectional ones with automatic laying under the ceiling. However, they require a certain amount of space to open the shutters, which is not always possible.

If the project provides for one common drive, then the installation of swing gates will not be justified. The dimensions of each shutter will be very large, which will increase the cost and the need to strengthen the structure of the mountings.

In addition, a large space is required to open such a door. In this case, the size of the garage for two cars allows the installation of automatic or mechanical sectional doors (see Garage overhead sectional doors and the rules for choosing automatic equipment), which, when opened, will run along the guide rails under the ceiling.

Planning additional space

When sizing garages for 2 cars, add additional utility rooms to the structure in which spare parts and maintenance tools will be stored. To do this, it is enough to add 2-2.5 meters to the total area and place these rooms at the end of the building, on the opposite side from the garage door.

If the garage is made in the form of an extension to the residential block, then the utility rooms are located between the garage space and the wall of the house in order to reduce the noise of running machines and reduce heat transfer.

Important. For the purpose of fire safety and aesthetic appearance of the garage, it is recommended to separate the utility rooms with a partition and provide a separate door. In such premises, it is better to store stocks of fuels and lubricants in tightly closed and sealed containers with separate ventilation.

The information provided by us is quite enough to independently determine the size of a garage for 2 cars and draw up an individual project of the premises. To consolidate knowledge, we suggest watching the video material.

How to choose the best size for a two-car garage?

It's hard to say if it's good or bad to have two cars. This is prestigious in some way, on the other hand, it is additional costs for repairs and refueling. But one thing is indisputable: if there are two cars, then it is necessary to build a separate garage for each car or one large garage for two cars.

Before you start building a garage for two cars, you need to decide on the dimensions of the room and deal with the project documentation.

How to create a building plan?

An experienced craftsman who has been building for several years can use simple drawings made according to his own tastes and preferences. For the rest, it is better to turn to specialists. The cost of such a service is low, and a well-prepared project will be able to ensure the durability and strength of the future structure.

Professionals will take into account the suitability of the building site, will check the soil, measure the depth of freezing, determine the presence of groundwater.

If this item is skipped, there will be a high risk of flooding in the off-season.

In the plan, it is necessary to calculate the length and width of the future building based on the dimensions of the vehicles, taking into account the increments and errors. When calculating the width of the garage, add the width parameters of both cars and add 100 cm each. This will provide 50 cm each on both sides of the parking spaces. This margin is necessary for free entry (exit) and for the smooth opening of doors.

You need to add about 150 cm to the length of the larger car to provide access to your trunk.

The optimal height for a 2-car garage can be calculated based on your own height.

The results obtained from these calculations reflect the size of the interior space of a standard building. Therefore, having decided on the materials for construction and decoration, it is necessary to make appropriate allowances. If a brick is used for construction, about 5-10 cm should be added to the resulting width.When using blocks, you need to add about 2 times more. If sheet material is used (one of the thinnest), when taking into account the addition of insulation, the result will be the same 5-10 cm.

In the plan, you need to indicate the location of windows, doors, gates. It is necessary to determine in advance whether racks, shelves, furniture, any large-sized tools or machines will be placed. It will be more convenient to have a garage with a separate entrance for each car. In addition, if the dimensions of the vehicles differ, the garages can be adjacent (share a common roof), but vary in size or even height.

When the required dimensions of the room for two cars have been determined, you can begin to calculate the size of the future gates.

Determination of door dimensions

Before installing, you need to decide whether you need two gates or one is enough. A garage for 2 cars allows both options, here it is important to rely on your preferences. It is not necessary to change the height of the garage when calculating the dimensions of the doors, since it is not directly related to the number of cars (unless, of course, one of them is a truck).

If it is decided to make one gate in the garage for two cars, then it is better to immediately take care of the reinforced base of the structure.

It must also be remembered that frequent opening of such a large sash will make the leakage of warm air from the garage very noticeable.

The given measurements are relevant for the inner surface of the gate. To determine the size of the opening for installation, consider the thickness of the frame and insulation.

Types of gate systems

According to the opening method, all garage systems are divided into automatic and manual. The obvious advantage of the latter is more low cost... In operation, everything is very clear: opening / closing the gate is done manually.

Automatic systems have a number of important advantages:

convenient operation and protection from intruders;
comfort and time saving (because the system can be controlled remotely);
control of this mechanism can be configured even from a mobile phone (for this, a special program must be installed on the phone);
by mobile phone you can also track technical condition automation.

But there are also some downsides:

there is a danger of intercepting the signal that comes from the console to the receiver;
neighbors may have a device that works at the same frequency with the receiver from the garage (in this case, you can be protected by changing the frequency of the receiver).

And the main disadvantage of any automation is the dependence of the system on the supply of electricity. In the absence of light, opening and closing the garage will become impossible. But even in this case, there is a solution. A manual unlocking system can be configured. Manufacturers usually include this option in an additional package.

There are 5 main types of gate systems:

swing;
recoil;
sectional;
swing-lifting;
roller shutters.

Swing

The most common type of gate is swing gate. Often this is one or two doors that can be opened remotely using the remote control. Such gates are easy to assemble on your own, but they require additional space in front of the garage. But today the popularity of this type is gradually decreasing. This is probably due to the high cost of automatic swing systems.

Minuses:

limiting the width of the gate;
the need to clear snow during heavy snowfalls.

Recoil

Sliding systems will help compensate for the problem with additional space, because in their system, the sash moves away from the opening. During opening, the gate is able to move both left and right along the surface of the fence. The mechanism involves guides that are attached to the power parts. The movement is provided by roller bearings installed inside the beam.

Benefits:

quality work in any weather;
you do not need to fully open the gate;
the gate width can be up to 12 meters;
installation of the structure is easy to perform manually.

The disadvantages of the sliding system include the need for free space for installation and the fact that the mechanism may not work with an uneven surface.

Sectional

Sectional garage systems are not dangerous for the car, they cannot touch and damage the equipment with the doors, as, for example, other structures.

Benefits:

the territory is freed from both sides of the garage;
high reliability;
operation in any weather is possible;
the possibility of installation for absolutely any opening width;
installation of thermal insulation is possible.

Disadvantages:

low reliability of the blade, because there is no hard metal;
the complexity of the design - in case of a breakdown, the help of a specialist will be required.

Swivel-lifting

Such models provide speed of action and significantly save space. Them distinctive feature - one-piece construction that fully protects the entrance. The work of the system looks like moving the gate from a vertical position to a horizontal one.

Minuses:

installation is possible exclusively in rectangular openings;
there is a danger when the gate is raised, as it protrudes forward by about a meter.

Roller shutters

Rolling shutters are made of plates, which, when closed, are wound by a special large shaft and hides them in the cylinder. Here it is worth considering the size of this cylinder and provide free space for its placement. Such a system can be installed in almost any opening without special preparatory work... But in this case it must be remembered that the roller shutters retain heat very poorly, which makes their installation reasonable only in cool rooms.

Of the minuses, one can note the impossibility of arranging a wicket, so a separate entrance must be planned for the garage. IN winter period the underlying metal mechanism may freeze and cause malfunction.

When choosing, it is worth remembering the shortcomings of sectional and roller shutter systems. Both designs are not strong enough and have rather weak insulation.

After choosing a suitable design and determining the dimensions, you can safely proceed to the start of construction. It is only worth considering that all serious shortcomings and miscalculations will affect the final result. Fixing some of them is likely to be very problematic or impossible. But this does not mean that you do not need to learn!

You can learn how to build a frame garage with your own hands from the video below.