How to Build Your Own Garage
Building your garage can save you a lot of money. There is no need to hire a contractor, so there are no labor costs to worry about. This is a challenging task, however, and you will need to enlist the help of others to complete the job.
You will need:
- Mortar mix
- Exterior siding for the garage
- Shingles
- Flat head nails and screws
- Paint
- Paint rollers and brushes
- Guttering nails
- Electic Screwdriver
- Saw
- Hammer
- Obtain a building permit. You need to have a building permit to build the garage. Check with the municipal building department to get the necessary requirements to receive your permit. If the proper procedure is not followed then you will have to tear down your structure and start the process over again.
- Lay your foundational wall. Using mortar, lay two consecutive rows of cinder blocks on the footing of the concrete. This will be the supporting wall for your garage.
- Begin framing the walls. Place the lumber on the cinder blocks and use nails to secure the boards to the blocks. Be sure to frame the wall to allow for proper openings such as the window and entry door.
- Begin to frame your roof. Once the walls have been framed then you can frame your roof and rafters with the lumber.
- Install the doors and windows to the garage. Once these are installed you can begin to sand and paint your entry door.
- Install the roof to your garage. Attach the roof to the framing and secure it with nails.