The Benefits of Building a Detached Garage

Published On: February 20th, 2014Categories: DIY steel buildings, Garage, Garage Kits, Metal Building Kits, Steel Buildings

Detached garages don’t get all the credit they deserve. Many homeowners prefer attached garages, particularly in areas where inclement weather discourages them from going outside to get to their vehicles. But detached garages offer much more in the way of design and customization, particularly when they are constructed using steel buildings.

Detached Garage Advantages

The ability to customize detached garages offers some distinct advantages over their attached counterparts. Here are just a few:

Being detached, they allow you the opportunity to choose where on your property the garage will be located. They can be placed at an angle to the house or even placed further back on your lot, meaning they won’t dominate the façade of your home as many attached garages do.
When a garage is attached to the house, it is effectively a permanent fixture in that one area. The ability to utilize the space for another purpose – a side patio for example – is very limited unless you are willing to invest in a costly renovation.
Detached garages allow for multi-functional space. Because they are customizable, you can plan to get a garage that serves many purposes simultaneously, from vehicle storage to a workshop and beyond.
Being separate from your home the garage may be better-suited for many activities than if it were attached. For a hobby like carpentry, the ability to separate the space from the main home can significantly reduce noise. Furthermore, it can also prove safer than an attached garage if you are using it for storage of items like paints, fuel and oil.
Using a steel building for your detached garage is particularly advantageous because they are designed to maximize space efficiency. The ability to add additional storage components to the space can help resolve any issues you have with clutter inside your home and on your property.
If you opt for detached, you get to choose aspects such as doors, windows, colours, and size. Furthermore, you have the ability to add electricity, insulation, lighting and ventilation. This means that you can get a stand-alone garage that is simple or fully-stocked, depending on your needs.

For those who need a garage addition and can’t decide between detached or attached, there are a variety of things to consider. For smaller homes, an attached garage could overwhelm it.

The same is true of particular types of houses, like ranch styles or bungalows. Opting for a detached garage constructed from a steel building can give you the space, customizability and functionality that you expect from your garage addition.

Explore our steel building styles to find the perfect solution for your property. You can check out all our building styles below.

If a straight-walled style of building is your preference, visit our sister company, Toro Steel Buildings.

To learn more about how our steel garage kit systems, or for more information about any of the other metal buildings we offer, contact us today. Call us directly at 1-800-668-5111 to speak to an expert in your region, or fill out our online form to request a quote.