Many motorists are interested in the question, which is the most optimal size garage for 2 cars, what factors should be considered during planning, how do dimensions affect materials? There is no single or universal answer for all cases, there may be too many options. But there is general recommendations professionals to help you choose your two-car garage option.
What to consider when planning
The more individual factors that are taken into account at the design stage, the fewer problems will arise during the operation of the building. In addition, proper planning will make it possible to achieve significant savings. Money, reducing the estimated cost and increasing the life of the building. The standard dimensions of a two-car garage should take into account:
- Possibility of convenient entry / exit of the car from the garage. This indicator depends not only on the size and number of gates, but also on the location of the building on the site, the availability and characteristics of access roads.
- Garage use. There will only be cars in it, or will it be necessary to provide premises for utility rooms, rest rooms, work areas, etc. Will there be viewing hole, this is a separate building or an extension to the main one. What is the width and length of the building, ceiling height, roof material and type of truss system, the presence of attic rooms.
- The climatic zone of residence. The further north the region, the greater the height of the maximum snow cover. This means that the angle of inclination of the slopes should increase, the rafters should be designed from durable materials, taking into account snow and wind loads.
- Car brands. Cars can be cars and trucks, differ in height and width, door sizes, etc.
The premises must satisfy users in all respects. Important point– during the design, it is necessary to take into account the possible change car park. It is not advisable to reorganize the premises after buying a new car; often such work requires not only a lot of time, but also large material investments. It is economically more profitable to immediately build a building with a margin.
Where do the calculations start?
The optimal dimensions begin to be calculated from the minimum required area, the parameters are tied to the dimensions of the car. With the doors open, the distance to the walls should be at least 0.5 meters, from the hood to the wall at least one meter. This is provided that the garage will be used only for storing cars. The size of the garage for 2 cars should take into account the presence of a passage between them with the doors open. This parameter is at least fifty centimeters, a minimum of 20–25 cm should be added to the distance for parking errors.
The data should be calculated independently, it’s a good idea to consult with the owners of double garages and ask them about the operating conditions. Adviсe experienced car owners nothing worse than the recommendations of professional architects.
Dimensions of the most optimized garage
Types of garages Buildings can have several fundamental architectural differences, they should be taken into account during calculations.
Garage for passenger car and a bus or mini truck
In this option, the ceiling height for the beam and the passenger car are calculated separately. The garage is very functional, allows you to store cars various classes. The estimated cost is much lower than two hotel buildings for the same needs.
Garage with a canopy
Allows you to reduce the number of opening/closing gates, a large number of time cars can be under an ordinary canopy. Garage doors are the weakest and most expensive architectural unit. In addition, it is he who most often fails, requires periodic maintenance and repairs. The width of the garage with a canopy should be calculated according to the same algorithm as the options described above. The canopy should provide protection for the car along the entire length, the width is tied to the parameters of the garage. If desired side surfaces structures can be sheathed, due to this, the capacity of the garage is doubled without large financial losses.
Garage with technical rooms
A good option with the prospect of feasibility repair work by cars. This is the ideal size for a 2 car garage. passenger brands, width almost 10 meters, length without technical premises 6 meters, total length 8.4 meters. The boxes are separate, which allows you to make one room heated, and the second cold. Such a layout is considered optimal in winter period time, it is possible to save expensive energy resources. Additional amenities are available due to the presence of a separate entrance to all operated premises.
Dimensions of a garage for two cars with a common technical room
A budget option for an optimal garage for two cars with one technical room. The overall width of the garage is slightly increased by reducing the length. The garage does not have a partition, which allows you to store cars if necessary various brands. True, in this case, it will be necessary to change the transport layout plan, taking into account the direction of the exit of the driver and passengers.
Kinds optimal garages depending on the design of the gate The greater the width of the building, the stronger the swing gates should be. In connection with this dependence, it is categorically not recommended to make one swing gate for two entries. The best option is roller shutters.
Separate rolling gates 
General garage roller doors
Roller shutters allow you to automate the process of opening/closing. Modern systems have quite reliable protection from entry by unwanted persons. In addition, they do not require free space on the sides of the garage. As for swing gates, this option is currently considered the exception rather than the rule. Swing gates have quite a few disadvantages: they have a negative impact on the strength of load-bearing structures, they cannot be automated. Another significant disadvantage- a large kinetic energy can cause the destruction of the loaded nodes of the garage.
Roof features Most two-car garages have a pitched roof, but you can also opt for a flat roof option. Such a project reduces the cost of construction, but excludes the possibility of using attic space.
Flat roof garage
The angle of inclination is selected depending on the height of the snow cover, the more snow, the greater the angle. In addition, rafters should be made of more durable materials. great attention you need to pay attention to water drainage - the garage has a large roof area, and all flows are directed in one direction. It is recommended to place the building in such a way that rain and melt water is discharged outside the site.
The size of a 2-car garage can be significantly reduced if it is not built separately, but attached to existing buildings.
Attached garage
The building has a common wall. If such an option was envisaged at the stage of building a house - excellent, a common foundation is being made for both structures. This arrangement eliminates the appearance of cracks between the facade walls. If the garage extension is done later, then a complex of complex construction measures should be taken to connect two separate foundations. This must be borne in mind, in some cases such reinforcements require a large amount of work. earthworks, and this increases the estimated cost.
Conclusion
How more options will be considered when choosing a specific garage for the car, the fewer errors will be found during operation. No need to rush to take final decision, optimal dimensions should guarantee ease of use, and not just cost savings.
At first glance, the size of a garage for 2 cars is determined by a simple addition of the parameters of a single box. But when comparing the dimensions of both options, a discrepancy is noticed. There are standard room layouts designed for models of increased demand. You can also independently calculate the required area by dimensions own machines. It is important to provide options for the placement of ancillary areas.
The proportions of a two-car garage are different from a one-car garage
Double Mini Garage Standard
In garage cooperatives, construction is carried out according to the standard - a box for 1 car has an area of 6 × 4 m.
For the construction of a garage for two cars, the dimensions will become 6 × 8 with the automatic transfer of the standard, an empty space will appear if the equipment is a small car. And for a jeep, the length will simply not be enough. Therefore, the standard dimensions of a garage for 2 cars must be calculated.
This video shows how to build a garage with your own hands:
Based on the parameters of a typical parking space: length ≥5.5 m, width ≥2.4. Garage planning rules prescribe to take into account the most inconvenient situation when a driver and passengers are boarded in one of the models at the same time:
- The distance between the cars is determined by the open door with the addition of 10 cm for parking inaccuracies. From the experience of owners having 2 side by side standing cars, a gap of 0.9 m ensures safe opening of the passenger compartment.
- The gap from the side walls of the garage to the surface of the car is taken in a size sufficient for a person to leave the equipment: 0.6-0.8 m.
- The gap between the end parts of the car and the gates or racks is set within 0.5-0.6 m.
- Height garage box is determined from a person's height of 1.8 m with the addition of 20 cm. In practice, the place under the ceiling is used to place shelves for storing wheels with rubber. The recommended distance from the base to the ceiling is 2.5 m.
Based on these promises, the optimal dimensions of a garage for 2 cars are set depending on the class of the car: for small cars - L × W = 5.5 × 5; minibus and SUV - 6.8 × 7 m. For practical reasons, these dimensions are rounded up to 6 × 5 and 7 × 7 m, respectively.
Determining the size of the building
The dimensions of the garage for 2 cars established above take into account inner space in terms of car placement. This is not enough to start construction, it is necessary to clarify the dimensions for the specific needs of the owner for finding other equipment in the room, shelving, registration of the entrance to the garage, as well as for the thickness of the walls of the building. It is necessary to draw a plan indicating the gates, doors and windows, areas for the installation of equipment, racks, furniture. Specification of the dimensions of the equipment includes:
Choose a universal option garage doors impossible. Each species has its strengths. 5 types of garage doors are popular with motorists:
- swing;
- sectional;
- retractable;
- lifting and turning;
- rolled.
IMPORTANT. When choosing a gate for an opening, you need to take into account the size of the leaves and the method of opening them, so you will know exactly where you need to leave the standard stock for door installation.
For different models it is placed in its place:
- Under the ceiling - lifting structures.
- In the area of the wall opening - sliding, retractable and sliding type.
Swing gates, although they are hinged, still require space in front of the entrance to open.
Giving your preferences to a particular type, consider for what purposes the building will be used. Some gate models are not designed for the entry of 2 cars at the same time.
Swing
Swing gates are considered the most reliable and in demand in our country. The design consists of 2 wings, hinges and a box in the opening. They open outward.
Standard dimensions are 2 m high and 4 m wide. The manufacturing process is simple, so manufacturers offer custom-made products according to individual calculations.
This type also has disadvantages:
- Significant space in front of the garage to open.
- Operational problems when there is a lot of snow.
- Sagging loops over time.
Rollback
Sliding gates can consist of 1 or 2 wings that move parallel to the wall. Installation can be done outside or inside the building. An important aspect their installation is the presence free space from the front of the garage.
The door is made of aluminium. Thick sheets are covered with powder enamel for metal. It is possible to use another material - a thin mesh. According to GOST, at the gate, such an opening system has the most big sizes- width up to 40 m, and height up to 20 m. They are often used in industrial enterprises.
The disadvantage of this type is the need for a significant length of the wall for rollback (1.5 times the passage section).
Rolled
Roll type garage doors consist of narrow horizontal belts. When the garage opens, they wind up on a shaft under the ceiling. When measuring, keep in mind that this block needs space. To do this, measure the height of the roll, this indicator will be the standard stock.
Design features do not allow the use of metal thicker than 2.5 mm, so the gate will be less durable than other types. You will also not save heat in the garage with such gates, but you will save on cost.
Standard indicators of this type the following:
- Russian manufacturers have a height of 1.8-2.7 m, a width of 2-3 m.
- The Belarusians have a height of 2.25-3.08, a width of 2.8-6 m.
Sectional
If the space in front of the entrance is minimal, you should pay attention to the sectional view of the gate.
Garage doors of this type are of 2 types:
- Ceiling - the canvas is placed folded parallel to the floor. The movement takes place on wheels along the guide rails. The design consists of 3-6 sections. The width of one section is 35-61 cm. Whatever the size of the canvas, its height will always be a multiple of 110 mm. The standard width of the ceiling-type doors ranges from 2 to 5 m.
- Lateral - a prefabricated gate is located on the opening of the garage of any of the walls. The standards at the gates of this type are as follows: width - 2-3 m, height 2-2.3 m. You can use them only in single garages, they are not intended for leaving 2 cars.
Sectional garage doors have excellent sound and heat insulation. Yes, and their security against hacking is at a decent level. When calculating the dimensions, take into account the additional space for mounting the side rails and the lintel (width from the ceiling to the opening).
According to the standards, the lintel should be 13-18 cm, and the sidewalls should be 10 cm. The space for passage can be anything. According to GOST, the maximum figures are:
- height - 6 m;
- width - 8 m.
lifting and turning
The lifting and turning mechanism belongs to the more expensive price category. At the same time, it is easy to use, durable and looks more aesthetically pleasing. Using these doors is convenient and easy.
When opened, the whole canvas rises and is located along the ceiling. Part of the gate in this position will look like the canopy of the building. Standard dimensions 2.4 x 2.2 m. Maximum available sizes: width 6 m, height 2.2 m.
Current sizing standards
Properly selected height and width of the gate will save you from trouble in the future. Possible problems can be:
- Sagging loops.
- Loose fitting of the flaps.
- The appearance of cracks and cracks.
- The mechanism is stuck.
- The need for removal to eliminate defects.
Standard gate sizes by type of transport for which the garage is allocated:
- For a motorcycle, the gate must be at least 1.8 m.
- For a passenger car, 2.5 m is enough.
- For a jeep and a minibus, 2.8 m is enough.
- For 2 cars, the minimum value is 4.8 m.
The minimum gate height is 2 m. large machines(jeep or SUV), then the optimal dimensions of the gate are considered to be a height of 2.5 m and a width of 3.5 m.
Self-sizing
Modern cars are so different in size. For selection the best option gates and openings, it is better to rely on an individual measurement. You will find all the necessary information in the data sheet or you can take measurements yourself.
After that, add 35-40 cm to the result. For example, if the car is 1.8 m wide, then the gate should be 2.5 m wide. The type of car also affects the height. Average value for passenger car- 2.5 m.
ATTENTION. The opening of the garage for passage, after installing the doors, will always be less than the initial figure received, since part of the space is allocated under the frame. Space for fasteners and door opening systems must be considered.
The following indicators play a special role in the selection of gates:
- The height and width of the opening.
- Jumper height.
- Depth of opening towards the room.
- Minimum lateral distance.
The nuances of calculating the opening for 2 cars
Gates for 2 cars can be with one or two entries. Two "inputs" are more practical and convenient to operate:
- Each transport has its place.
- Easier to maneuver when entering.
- The small size makes it easy to close the garage by hand.
- The purchase of 2 standard kits will cost less than 1 industrial design.
According to GOST the width of the gates of a double garage with a common entrance must be at least 6 m. In practice, this figure is much less than 4.8 m, since the cars will leave, most likely not at the same time.
Now you know that before you start building a garage, you should decide on the type of gate and make an individual measurement of the car. All this will help in the future to avoid problems with their use, save on the product itself (gates standard size are cheaper) and provide sufficient overview when leaving the garage.
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A luxury car has long turned into a necessary remedy movement, so many families are no longer limited to one car. With two means of transportation, it is easier to take children to kindergarten or school if the spouses go to work at different times. In such a situation, you need to provide a place to store them. Let's find out what the size of a garage for 2 cars should be, so that cars can freely enter and leave there, and maneuvers do not create inconvenience for the owners.
Permission to build a garage
If the owner of the site intends to build a garage with a foundation and solid walls, you must first coordinate your actions with the department of architecture and urban planning in the administration of the city or district. This will have to be done even if the construction is planned on its own site, where a private house already stands.
After checking the documents, the applicant will be issued an official building permit.
On your own site, you can build a garage without a permit.
If the owner does not violate the rights of neighbors and wants to live at the place of construction in the future, he will not have problems. They will appear when the property is sold or inherited.
Without the permission of the Department of Architecture, only a metal garage without a foundation or a canopy can be erected.
Receipt Details permits in the article
Making land for a garage
A garage can be built not only on your site, but also on the territory. This option is suitable for residents of apartment buildings.
It is not worth starting construction until the garage plot is registered as property, even if the owner has good relations with the administration of the cooperative and she issued an oral permit.
In the event of the construction of any capital object real estate on the territory of a garage cooperative without registering the land as a property, it will be considered an unauthorized construction. The administration of the cooperative may at any time demand its dismantling.
Optimal parameters of a garage for two cars
Before starting preparations and construction work, should be carefully considered internal dimensions garage for 2 cars. You do not need to start only from the size of the available cars. It is advisable to design the building with a margin. For example, if you calculate the width of the entrance opening for ordinary car, in the future it will not be possible to drive an SUV into your own garage.
In addition to the size of the building, you need to think carefully about its location on the site. It should not impede travel, as well as violate the rights of neighbors, so you should leave some distance from the border.
Building width
It would be a mistake to assume that the minimum width of a 2-car garage is equal to the sum of their total width. Having entered the room, you need to somehow open the doors and get out of the car. This process should not cause inconvenience to either the driver or passengers.
When designing parking spaces, legislation provides for a width of 2.3 m. This parameter should not be reduced when calculating a space for one car.
The width of a standard sedan is about 1.7 m. If it is a five-door car, then at least 60 cm to the wall or to the borders of one half of the garage must be allocated for opening the doors, and in the case of a two-door car, 90 cm.
Thus, the distance between the inner side walls should be at least 5.8 - 6 meters.
Inner space length
The length of the garage for 2 cars starts from 6 meters, because the length of a standard sedan is about 4.5 meters, and for minivans and five-door pickups it is even longer.
In addition, the garage is used not only to accommodate cars, but also as a utility room for storing tools, bicycles, equipment and household equipment. This requires the installation of shelving, so it is worth adding about 5 m to the length of the building. As a result, the total length will be about 11 m.
If a garage for 4 cars is planned, the task for the developer is much more complicated. Here you can go in two ways - to increase the building in width or length.
From the point of view of ease of entry and exit, the optimal solution would be to increase the width of the building to 12 meters. Not every area has this option.
A 12 m wide garage will take up most of the free space in front of the house and close the view of the street.
If there is not enough space to build a wide structure, it can be increased in length deep into the site. In this case, the width will be the same 6 meters, but the length will reach 12 m. Two cars will be placed longitudinally in each half.
This method will allow not to clutter up the area in front of the house, although there will be significant inconvenience when placing cars. Since the garage will have only 2 exits, the first car will have to be placed in one half, and the second will drive in after it.
Ceiling height
Whatever the size of the garage for two cars, the ceiling height according to building codes should not be less than 2 m. However, you should not adhere to the minimum requirements. With a two-meter height, it will be extremely inconvenient for a person with a height of 180 - 190 cm to move indoors at full height, so you should add about 0.5 more m.
In addition to human height, when calculating the height of the ceiling, the following should be taken into account:
- The distance to the ceiling, sufficient for the free opening of the tailgate of cars in the station wagon or hatchback.
- The space above the cars for the installation of lighting fixtures.
- Place for installation of garage doors with top sliding mechanism.
- The height of an SUV can reach 2 m, so fans of such cars should raise the ceiling of the garage to at least 2.5 m.
- Possibility of using a car roof rack.
Gate size
Gates for a garage near a private house can be made in the form of a separate entrance for each car or one common one. When choosing the second option, the width of the opening reaches 5 m, so the jumper above it must be strong enough not to bend under the weight of the structure.
In the case of two separate entrances, the width of each of them is at least 50 cm more than the width of the car - 2.2–2.4 m.
The height of the gate must be at least 2 m, so that an adult can pass freely without fear that he will hit his head.
So that you can put an SUV, minivan in the garage or install additional trunk on the roof, the gate opening must be increased by about 50 cm.
Garage for one car
If the family uses no more than one car, the task of building a garage is simplified. However, in any case, the developer must provide for dimensions that will conveniently accommodate not only the car that is currently in use, but also the characteristics of the car that may be purchased in the future.
conclusions
A garage is needed to store the car at night or during periods when it is not in use. However, when building, it is worth considering its use as an auto repair shop for minor repairs, as well as storage space for a second set of wheels, equipment and household equipment. The universal structure will eliminate the need to build a separate room for household needs on the site.
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Even 15 years ago, you didn’t have to choose what to make a garage from. What material managed to get, that will go to the walls. Now, a variety of technologies have appeared that make construction inexpensive and relatively simple. One such way to build a garage is to use frame technology.
The frame garage is light, simple, which does not require large expenses. With proper skill, it is possible in a week (such cases are described on the Internet). The main thing is to choose comfortable spot: the platform must be open so that it is possible to approach it from all sides.
We list the advantages of the building:
- low price (when compared with a brick);
- lightness of details (you can assemble a garage together);
- assembly speed;
- structural strength.
There is an obvious minus - the wood needs to be insulated and waterproofed, to make the so-called "pie". And before that, find out its device, compare different variants and choose the best one so as not to waste materials in vain.
The disadvantage is the flammability of the frame material. Therefore, the wooden frame is impregnated with an antiseptic. Outside and inside, it is desirable to sheathe it with building materials that do not burn. And when choosing a heater, stop at non-combustible stone wool.
Stages of building a frame garage
The frame requires little effort, there is no need for a large team. Enough of you and an assistant. There will not be so many tools that will be needed: at least shovels, hammers, a level. Garbage bags are required. Work better with gloves.
Formwork will be needed for the foundation, you can take it from someone ready-made, you can make it yourself from boards and self-tapping screws.
Wood will serve as a building material: you will need "weaving" and "fifty" bars. However, for the frame, you can also choose a metal profile pipe. For the foundation, a solution of concrete is required.
We list the stages of creating a framework:
- Clearing a place for a garage, creating a cushion of gravel.
- Installation of the foundation - a monolithic slab.
- Frame installation.
- Roof manufacturing.
- Gate hanging.
The preliminary stage will be the creation of a drawing and the determination of all dimensions of the future building. Drawing options are at the end of the article.
Frame garage foundation
Due to the fact that not only walls, but also the weight of two cars will put pressure on the foundation, it is better to fill in a good monolithic slab as it. This will require:
- formwork;
- reinforcement mesh for the foundation;
- cement;
- dry building 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. Concrete is mixed according to the data from the table below.
The next work should be only after the final drying of the plate. If it is very hot outside, the stove should be watered after pouring.
Frame installation
While the concrete is drying, you need to choose which frame for the garage you will make. There are at least two options:
- from wood;
- from a profile pipe.
The first option is considered more environmentally friendly, but also more expensive. Profile pipe is cheaper, but not as pleasant to work with as wood. In general, the choice is only for the owner of the building.
If you have chosen a tree, treat it with an antiseptic before installation. The lower harness is assembled from a 100 by 50 timber, connections are made in each corner using a notch and dowels. Corner posts and posts to strengthen the gate must be made from a "hundred". Intermediate racks are installed on the lower beam, which are fastened 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 harness.
If the frame is made of a profile pipe, then welding is indispensable. Also, the lower trim is made from a pipe smaller in cross section 40 by 20, corners and goalposts - from a pipe 40 by 40. Usually, the work on erecting a frame does not exceed three to four days.
Roof for two-car frame garage
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 it is necessary to install more bursting beams so that the load is even. Fixes the roof ridge.
- slate;
- corrugated board;
- metal tiles;
- bituminous sheet.
A drain is placed on the overhang. In the opening for entry - a gate of the required size. For a frame, it is better to choose not swing, but a roller shutter. 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 garage for two cars can be seen in this video. Just keep in mind that on the record, a frame garage is being built without installing a foundation (temporary assembly).
Finishing and insulating the garage
- eurolining;
- siding;
- professional sheet, etc.
For insulation, you can use any material from those proposed on construction market. But it is desirable to give preference to non-combustible mineral wool.
When building a garage wall pie, you can use many of the options found on the internet. After all, this non-residential premises. But there are two basic rules that will save you a lot of time when comparing all designs.
- The vapor barrier is installed indoors (on 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 walls and the roof of a building. In general, garage insulation layers usually look like this (from the outside):
- exterior finish;
- wind protection;
- plate type OSB (OSB);
- insulation;
- vapor barrier;
- layer for interior decoration such as drywall.
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 dampen. Or no windscreen.
2 car garage designs
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 space with a garage for two cars with a small workshop of 17.5 m 2 that can be used for carpentry or plumbing or for storing important tools. According to the plan, the workshop does not provide for a window, 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, interchangeable wheels, and oil containers. If you do not need these rooms, you can remove them from the plan, having received a drawing of a garage for two cars 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 was calculated. At least 35 thousand rubles will go to the frame of the garage. For double roller shutters with an electric lift - at least 100 thousand. A few tens of thousands more will go to the “pie” of walls: siding, insulation, drywall, wind protection.
Builders on the Internet expect that building a frame garage for two cars (especially using a frame made of wood) is more expensive than building a structure of a similar size, but from foam concrete. Since foam concrete does not need to be additionally insulated, sheathed and waterproofed.
But with frame garage you can save on labor, for its construction you will not need a team. One leader (you) and one auxiliary worker (your friend) is enough.
