How much does a 3x6 metal garage weigh and how to calculate its weight correctly

The weight of an iron garage depends on many parameters that must be taken into account when calculating the weight of the structure.

An iron garage is an inexpensive and fairly reliable shelter for a car. It will solve many pressing problems: it will hide the car from bad weather or the hot sun, accidental damage and prying eyes; you can carry out simple car repairs, diagnostics or other preventative work in it.

Usually, few people think about the weight of a building, but sometimes a situation arises when a car owner needs to know the weight of a metal garage, so in this article we will talk about the types of metal garages and provide calculations for buildings made of different facing materials.

Why do you need to know the mass of a metal garage?

Information about the weight of a metal garage is required by owners in the following cases:

1. There was a need to move the building to a new location.

To lift and transport it, you need to know the initial weight in order to correctly order loading equipment, the rental price of which varies greatly depending on the power. The situation is complicated by the fact that most of the buildings, dismantled or welded, are made by the owners themselves, and no preliminary calculation of their mass was made. In this case, you need to calculate the weight yourself.

1. Construction is just planned; or buy a ready-made design.

You need to know the weight to order a vehicle with adequate power to deliver the cargo to the place. The foundation for a building is also poured to accommodate a certain load, and if done incorrectly, the reliability of the structure will be significantly reduced. Calculating the mass in such cases is not particularly difficult, since:

• companies that produce metal garages to order indicate the weight in the technical documentation for the project, which every buyer can access;
• In the case of self-assembly, determining the weight of building materials when purchasing is much easier than calculating the weight of a ready-made building.

Note! The standard size is considered to be a structure 3 meters wide and 6 meters long. The height of the walls is 2 meters, the total height of the structure is 2.6 meters.

Prefabricated concrete garages (concrete garage)

We offer three types of Concrete garages with a width of 3200mm, 3420mm and 3900mm, length 6000mm. height 2600mm.

Surely many motorists have had to deal with the problem of arranging a parking lot for their vehicle. Many people prefer to use paid guarded parking lots, however, there are also some car owners who, for various reasons, want to have their own garage. In addition to its direct functions, a garage is also attractive because it can store various equipment and accessories for a car, and carry out minor repairs, which is very difficult in a parking lot or garage complex. One of the most popular today are reinforced concrete garages.

From a technical point of view, a reinforced concrete garage is a structure made in the form of a monolithic box. Since reinforced concrete structures are quite heavy in weight, it is quite natural that prefabricated reinforced concrete garages are especially popular, the delivery of material for which in parts is most economically beneficial for the buyer. Often, for a buyer who has studied the market, it becomes quite obvious that buying a reinforced concrete garage is much more profitable both economically and in terms of labor costs compared to building a garage from other materials. This design has many advantages: quick construction, convenient transportation to the assembly site, no welding work, the ability to quickly dismantle and transport to a new location.

Of course, an important factor is that the building materials market offers a fairly wide range; any buyer can choose almost any reinforced concrete garage, the price of which suits him. Moreover, the market makes it possible to choose any size, shape of garages and offer relatively low prices compared to building a garage from other building materials.

How to calculate weight yourself

Calculation of the final mass of a metal garage, the dimensions of which are 3x6 meters, is carried out according to the following algorithm:

1. Calculate the area of ​​the side walls. The area of ​​one wall is 2*6=12 m2. We multiply the resulting value by 2 and get the total area of ​​​​both walls - 24 m 2.
2. Calculate the roof area. We take into account that the roof is gable, and its dimensions slightly exceed the dimensions of the building due to the canopies. The area of ​​one slope is: 2 meters * 1.9 meters * 6.2 meters = 23.56 m 2. The area of ​​two slopes is 47.12 m2.
3. The area of ​​the front wall, including the gate, and the rear wall is 12 m2.
4. The gables that form the roof of the building have an area of ​​4 m2.
5. Some garages have metal floors. In this case, its area is 18 m2.
6. Now we know all the data, all that remains is to add them together: 4 + 12 + 18 + 24 + 47 = 105 m2.

Now it is necessary to determine the thickness of the metal with which the frame was lined. Most structures are made from sheets of metal, the thickness of which is 4 millimeters. One square meter of such cladding weighs 31.4 kilograms. Now we can calculate the total weight of the material used to cover the frame: 31.5 x 105 = 3,292 kilograms.

The frame of the structure, together with the gate, weighs about 1 ton. We add up the resulting numbers and get a final value of 4.3 tons. The values ​​may vary up or down, depending on the thickness of the gate leaves and the material from which the frame was made.

Instructions for constructing a shell garage

A shell garage is often made in the form of a pencil case - this design is more familiar and convenient. The slope of the roof is created using the difference in the height of the vertical posts. The slope can be made in any direction of the building.

To make a pencil case shell, you need to divide it into 7 parts: a back wall, two side walls, each of which consists of two sections, and a gate of two doors.

Back wall

This part of the structure, with standard garage dimensions, has dimensions of 2.2x3 m. You will need to prepare 2 sections of a profile with a section of 50x50 mm according to these dimensions. You will also need 1 cross member 2.9 m long, which is welded for additional rigidity and will be used to fasten foam plastic and profiled sheets. The internal dimensions of this part are 2.2x2.9 m. All parts must be welded on a flat surface, constantly checking the angles (should be 90 degrees) and the skew of the product with a level. The crossbar is installed at a distance of 1.1 m from the top of the frame.

Side walls

The side walls of the garage are made of 2 parts. For the first section you will need a 50x50 mm profile:

1. Bottom crossbar l = 3.0 meters;
2. Top crossbar l = 3.01 meters;
3. A vertical stand, when assembling the garage, it is connected to the rear wall by welding h = 2.2 meters;
4. The stand that is welded to the second section is h = 2.3 meters.

When you have welded the entire profile, you will need to weld a spacer in the middle to increase the rigidity of the side wall l = 2.9 meters.

The second part of the side walls is also assembled from profile sections with dimensions:

1. The vertical part, which is welded to the first section, l = 2.3 meters;
2. The outermost post, to which the gate leaves will be further attached l = 2.5 meters;
3. Bottom crossbar l =3.0 meters;
4. Top crossbar l =3.1 meters.

When the frame is assembled, a cross member 2.9 m long is welded into it. It is fastened at points calculated by dividing the length of the racks in half. These 2 sections will be connected using bolts - you must immediately prepare holes for them. The second wall of the garage is also prepared.

Additional mounts

To strengthen the shell garage frame, you need to install reinforcing bars at the top and bottom. The floor surface is strengthened at 3 points, and the top at 4 places. They are prepared in advance, the parts are cut out of sheet metal 5 mm thick, the width of the plates is 50x100 mm. It is necessary to make 14 such blanks, of which 10 are drilled with 2 holes, retreating 1-1.5 cm from the edge. These parts are welded in the center of the crossbars so that the drilled holes are on both sides of the crossbar.

They make 4 more plates a little differently - they retreat 1.5 cm from the edge of the plate and make a hole, after which they retreat another 1.5 cm from the prepared hole and drill another one. These plates are already welded on the edge of the cross member, thus forming products in the shape of the letter “G”. The holes will be on one side.

Before making the gate, the roof of the garage is created. Work must be done from below the roof. The profiled sheet must be laid so that it protrudes beyond the edge of the eaves by at least 40 mm, forming an overhang.

Garage doors

The same materials used for the walls are used for the gates. Additionally, you need to prepare durable canopies.

• Weld 2 rectangles from a profile with a section of 50x50 mm. Their dimensions must correspond to ½ of the front wall;
• Strengthen the resulting rectangles with jumpers;
• The areas where the canopies will be welded need to be made stronger by welding strips from the profile;
• If you will be using a padlock, you will need to prepare the hinges. When using a built-in lock, you will also need to strengthen the area where it will be installed;
• The prepared frame is sheathed with profiled sheets.

• Mark the goalposts and mark the points where the awnings will be welded;
• According to the markings, temporarily weld the canopies;
• Align the gate leaves relative to the surface of the walls, weld them securely to the canopies and weld the canopies on the gate posts.

You can use factory-made overhead doors for your shell garage, which will save time and space.

Approximate calculation of how much a 6 by 3 meter metal garage weighs

Initial data : length 6 meters, width 3 meters and height 2 meters. The basis of the design is an all-welded type of garage, in which a layer of sheet steel with a thickness of about 4 mm (the most common option) acts as a cladding. These are the minimum standard garage sizes for any modification of a passenger car.

Important: How much an iron garage weighs will mainly depend on the thickness of the sheet covering and the total surface area. The basis of the structure for passenger cars weighs at least 2 tons. The roof covering itself will be 1-1.5 tones. The remaining weight is provided by racks and shelves that are installed inside.

Briefly, for the calculation, do the following: Calculate the volume of the garage box by multiplying the length, thickness and height along the axial dimensions. Then, knowing the volume values ​​of the roof and wall, you multiply the resulting figures by the specific gravity of the sheet metal. As a result, we get a weight that will differ by 5-10 kg from the real one.

Calculation formulas

m=?*(ds)*s*?/1000 , where

m=theoretical mass of one linear meter of pipe in kg, ?=3.14 (constant value), d=outer diameter in mm, s=wall thickness in mm, n=1000/m, ?=density in g/cm3

n=1000/m

m=theoretical weight of one sheet in kg, V=Sheet volume=thickness (mm)*, width (mm)*, length (mm), ?=density in g/cm3

m=x*d2*?/4000 , where

m=theoretical mass of 1 p/m of circle in kg,

x=3.14 (constant value),

d=outer diameter in mm,

p=density in g/cm3,

Density is taken in g/cubic meter. cm:

Formula for calculating the weight of 1 p/m of pipe. When you need to quickly find out how much a linear meter of a carbon steel pipe weighs, but there is no reference table, use this formula - Mp = ((Dn - Ts) / 40.5) * Ts Du - pipe diameter (mm), Ts - wall thickness ( mm), MP – weight of 1 p/m of pipe in kg.

A direct example of calculating the weight of a metal garage

We count all the elements one by one:

• Area of ​​side walls: 2*6*2 pieces = 24 sq.m.
• Area of ​​a 2-pitched roof, taking into account the small overhang of the canopies: 2 * 1.9 * 6.2 * 2 sides = 47 sq.m.
• We calculate the area of ​​the rear and end walls together with the gates: 3*2*2 pieces = 12 sq.m.
• The approximate area of ​​2 triangular pediments is 4-4.5 sq.m.
• If there is a metal floor, we also calculate its area: 3*6 = 18 sq.m.
• We add up all the obtained values: 24+47+12+4+18 = 105 sq.m.

Since in the initial data we have the thickness of the walls of an iron garage within 4 mm, then according to GOST we find the specific gravity of 1 sq.m. canvases. It is equal to 31.4 kg. All that remains is to multiply the resulting mass by 1 sq.m. steel sheet for the total area. We get 105 sq.m * 31.4kg = 3297kg. As a result of calculations, we found out how much a 3mx6m iron garage weighs without taking into account the weight of the gate frame and the structure itself - only the weight of the sheathing. The frame together with the gate will weigh another 800 kg - 1 ton. As a result, the total weight will be 4-4.3 tons.

Below are the average weights of the most popular metal garage sizes:

• Garage 4x6 m - weight 4.5-4.8 tons;
• Garage 3x5 m - weight 3.8-4 tons;
• Garage 4x5 m - weight 4.1-4.2 tons.

We hope that the calculation methodology is clear and does not require additional comments. At the end, I would like to show a video of the actual assembly of a metal garage from scratch to full commissioning.

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A shell garage is a profitable solution for storing a car in congested cities. The article will discuss its features, advantages and disadvantages, what types there are. The main characteristics of a product of this type for storing a passenger car will be described.

Weight and length of sliding gates

How to calculate dimensions

• The width of the opening - for a private house and cottage, if only passenger cars are planned to pass through, this figure should be at least 3 - 4 meters.
• The length of the rollback zone of the sash with a counterweight = opening width x 1.6.
• The width of the door leaf = the width of the opening + 20 cm. The maximum length of sliding gates is 5 m; for higher values, it is rational to order sliding structures.
• Sash height = 20 cm subtracted from the height of the supporting pillars.
• Foundation depth = 20 cm is added to the soil freezing level.
• Channel length = opening width divided by 2.

With a total weight of the structure up to 300 kg, a guide beam of 70x60x3.5 mm or 70x50x3 mm is selected, from 300 to 700 kg - 90x50x3.5 mm or 95x85x5 mm, more than 700 kg - 180x170x12 mm. When purchasing a support pipe, it is necessary to take into account the weight margin - from 30 to 100%.

How to determine the weight of a standard 4-meter sliding gate

The most popular option for filling the frame is corrugated sheeting. The average weight of the material (depending on the thickness of the sheet) is 4 kg/sq. m. As a result, a sash of standard structures (for an opening 4 m wide and a sash height of 2 m) will weigh on average 336 kg + 130 kg (frame weight) = 466 kg.

If the canvas is made of sheet metal, then you need to take into account that 1 sq. m of material with a thickness of 1 mm will weigh about 8 kg, and with a thickness of 2 mm - 16 kg. Then the mass of the frame with the canvas will weigh 672 kg or 1344 kg, respectively.

Features of foundations on screw piles

Hollow metal rods can be installed on any type of soil (except rocky), regardless of the time of year and weather. For greater strength and reliability of the foundation, the cavity is filled with concrete; the formation of corrosion is provided for by treating the outer part of the pillar with bitumen or paint. The length of screw piles for sliding gates is from 2 meters (depending on the level of soil freezing), the diameter of the rod is 5.7 cm (for mesh fabric) to 7.6 (for heavier materials), the diameter of the blades is from 30 cm .

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Design Features

Basically, such garages are made from metal profile sheets, and the reliability of the product is ensured by the thickness of the material. The shape of the building corresponds to the name of the structure - semicircular. But there is another option - a garage pencil case, which is presented in the form of a long metal structure.

The price of this design depends on the materials used and dimensions. These can be standard metal sheets or options with a special polymer plastic coating. They bend easily, acquire the desired shape, but remain quite strong.

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* The weight of the garage floor is taken into account. The estimated weight of an iron garage may differ slightly from the actual one

How to find out the mass of a metal garage. A garage made of sheet metal usually has a wall thickness of 2-3mm, but in some cases old Soviet garages can be made of thick metal, 4-5mm thick.

Transportation of iron garages on a manipulator in Chelyabinsk and the region.

• How much does a garage weigh? Very often when transporting metal garages, the question arises: how to find out the weight of a garage or a shed? Added: Mass calculator.
• How to transport an iron garageTransportation of a garage in Chelyabinsk and the region on a manipulator. What garage sizes are suitable for transportation? Transportation of a garage measuring 6 x 2.45.

Thank you, I found out the weight of the garage for transportation

How accurately does it determine the weight of the garage?

with such parameters it definitely won’t work, but it’s enough to choose a manipulator or crane for transporting a garage

How much does it cost to transport a 6x3 garage from ChMZ to the north-west?

Here, after all, the walls and roof, the floor are not included in the calculation?

The area and mass of the floor, walls and roof of the iron garage are calculated. Frame, gate, base, extensions - the weight is only approximately at your discretion

Advantages and disadvantages

These types of garages have their advantages, the main ones being the following:

no foundation

or a perfectly flat area, can be installed on different soils, except for loose soil;

light weight

unlike capital construction and ease of assembly, it can be delivered to the point already assembled;

quick dismantling

and the possibility of transportation to a new location, both assembled and disassembled;

small sizes

for a parking space with protection from the sun, winds and precipitation;

can be attached to a building or a fence, which allows saving

extra space;

reasonable cost

– 25-30 thousand rubles. for a ready-to-use garage.

A shell garage does not require a foundation

Depending on the size of the structure, you can additionally store various equipment in the garage. Assembly of the shell garage is carried out quite quickly, and the entire structure remains durable even after many years, provided it is properly cared for.

The corrugated sheeting itself is very durable, and polymer materials do not rust. However, if the coating is damaged, problems may arise in the form of rust, leaky joints

However, this design has some disadvantages. For example, such a garage will not provide the level of comfort as in a permanent building. It is impossible to install electricity, arrange a place for a small workshop, there is no inspection hole or cellar. In severe frosts it is cold inside, even after insulating the walls; in summer the surface gets very hot, so you need to carefully choose the place for installation. Every year the surface of the garage must be treated with anti-corrosion agents.

You can't run electricity in a garage like this.

In appearance, such a garage is not very presentable, and it is very difficult to choose a similar design for a country house so that it is in harmony with all the buildings. In cities, such a garage can simply be demolished by municipal services or removed along with the car.

The dimensions of the shell garage are very compact, but this does not mean that it is mobile and can be installed without the appropriate permission, although the same number of documents as for a capital construction will still not be required.

Construction technology

Methods and instructions for making garage shelves with your own hands
According to the instructions, you need to assemble all the panels, securing them with the supplied components, these are brackets made of very durable metal, bolts, nuts, etc.

Before starting work, be sure to make sure that the manufacturer has packaged everything and sent it to you according to all items on the list attached to the product. Precast concrete garages are usually equipped with metal gates.

Foundation, pit/cellar construction

• There is no need for a special foundation; this is permissible due to the characteristics of the material.
• For the inspection pit, the prefabricated reinforced concrete garage is equipped with special reinforced concrete panels assembled according to the same type.

Since reinforced concrete structures tend to accumulate condensation, it is not worth making a cellar, as this will increase the already excessive humidity in the room.

1. If you nevertheless decide to make a cellar, then you should seriously consider ventilation, interior lining, which reduces the level of humidity and it is advisable to heat the rooms for drying.
2. If the garage does not have stable heating, then the inspection hole will also increase the humidity of the room; it is preferable to avoid creating an inspection cavity. Or use a thick awning or a special panel to cover it.

Roof

A lightweight single slab with voids in the body is used as a roof. You can sheathe and insulate it if you plan to have a heated garage. Otherwise, the lining makes no sense.

You can make a metal pitched roof superstructure to reduce the retention of precipitation on the surface, which increases condensation in the room.

Panel assembly

1. Install the floor slabs first, then install the side walls.
2. Proceed to installing the back plate connecting the right and left walls.
3. Attach the front gate plate.
4. The roof in the form of a separate slab is installed last.

If a basement is provided, then a queue is arranged first, at the very first stage.

Waterproofing

The floor and walls are completely waterproofed along the contour in the form of a strip of about 30 cm, starting from the very bottom of the walls. Waterproofing is applied by pouring concrete on the floor.

It is equally important to waterproof the ceiling using Hydrotex-U. Fiberglass is applied to more vulnerable places and where the seams of the structure lie; it is sold in the form of tape and glued to a special compound.

Insulation

Foam sheets are the most common insulation for reinforced concrete buildings.

1. It is glued directly to the walls using special glue.
2. Then the entire surface is plastered, the plaster is applied to a thick and thick layer of glue distributed over the surface of the panels.
3. Next, use putty.
4. You can stop there, or you can cover it with paint.

Watch the video about insulating a garage with foam sheets:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=gzitfWXXrk4

A flat roof is finished on the outside with roofing felt material, or in the case of a pitched roof, ondulin or corrugated sheeting is used.

If desired, the roof can be insulated from the inside in the same way as the walls.

Heating

• A convector is a lightweight heating option; it will mainly affect your indoor comfort in cold weather and will serve to warm up your car in severe frosts.
• Warm floors can effectively dry a room, they are safe in terms of the possibility of fire, and they can be turned on for a long time.
• A radiator powered by an electric boiler is a good option that combines the advantages of the first two.

Finish options

• Siding is a very aesthetic and inexpensive option.
• Stone of artificial origin - such finishing, in addition to giving a beautiful look to your motorhome, will also increase the heat capacity of the room.
• Finishing with plaster will have a good effect on the level of humidity in the room, significantly reducing it.
• Lining is an excellent option, but very expensive. But it will create an additional bonus in terms of insulation and humidity parameters. It’s nice to be in such a room, if in addition to the garage it is also a utility block, then the lining will be optimal. It will be necessary to treat the wooden surface with solutions to prevent rotting and fire.
• Chipboards are a good eco-friendly option, increasing the heat capacity significantly.

A long-living garage, easy to install, and provided the room is insulated, can surpass even brick garages in its ability to retain heat. In terms of price, the construction will cost several times less than the brick version.

Garage options

Several modifications of this design are offered on the modern market. The most popular is a collapsible garage, which can be mounted as an independent building to shelter a car. Such a structure is not considered a full-fledged building; it does not require a foundation, registration of documents and payment of taxes. This is a car awning that can be installed in the courtyard of multi-story buildings. However, to avoid problems in the future, it is better to resolve this issue with the municipality in advance.

There is no need to register documents or pay taxes for a shell garage.

On the territory of your personal plot you can install a built-in garage model. This design can be mounted to the side wall of the house and looks like a hemisphere. This further saves space on the site and reduces the cost of the structure. But in this case, everything needs to be thought out at the stage of arranging the foundation of the house and the building must be erected with the appropriate fastenings.

If you decide to install such a garage after building a house, then you need to purchase an attached version. It does not need to be mounted to the wall, but can be installed in any convenient place from a permanent building. You can connect the structure and the house with a canopy or a corridor.

On our website you can get acquainted with the most popular projects of “small forms” for a private house - from construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses “Low-Rise Country”.

Interesting facts and main advantages

The first prefabricated Izhora garages began to appear in the early 50s.
They got their name from the location of the metallurgical plant on the Izhora River. Since then, these designs have been in incredible demand among car owners. Let's take a look at the main advantages of garages, their technical characteristics and structure assembly diagrams. Let's start our review of such structures with their main advantages. These include:

• simplicity and efficiency of assembly;
• the ability to dismantle the building at any time;
• light weight, therefore, there will be no need to make a capital foundation for the garage;
• strength and resistance to negative environments;
• the ability to use the structure not only as a garage, but also as a workshop or warehouse.

Important: this type of construction is frameless. The walls take all the load

Design dimensions

The dimensions of the pencil case garage are an order of magnitude larger than those of the shell-shaped structure. However, in both cases, the dimensions of the structure depend on the size of the car that will be stored in it. On average, the height of a garage is 2.5 m, length 6 m, and width 3 m. Some shell-shaped garage models are significantly smaller in size and are designed only to cover the car, leaving a minimum of free space around the car. The driver opens the structure, adjusts the car, gets out of it and then closes the cover.

The dimensions of the garage depend on the size of the car

For the production of such garages, metal profile sheets are used. The total weight of the structure can be only up to 1-2 tons, which is much less than a permanent structure. That is why the purchased garage can be delivered fully assembled and installed in the desired location without any preparatory work or foundation.

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* The weight of the garage floor is taken into account.

The estimated weight of an iron garage may differ slightly from the actual one

How to find out the mass of a metal garage. A garage made of sheet metal usually has a wall thickness of 2-3mm, but in some cases old Soviet garages can be made of thick metal, 4-5mm thick.

Transportation of iron garages on a manipulator in Chelyabinsk and the region.

• How much does a garage weigh? Very often when transporting metal garages, the question arises: how to find out the weight of a garage or a shed? Added: Mass calculator.
• How to transport an iron garageTransportation of a garage in Chelyabinsk and the region on a manipulator. What garage sizes are suitable for transportation? Transportation of a garage measuring 6 x 2.45.

Thank you, I found out the weight of the garage for transportation

How accurately does it determine the weight of the garage?

with such parameters it definitely won’t work, but it’s enough to choose a manipulator or crane for transporting a garage

How much does it cost to transport a 6x3 garage from ChMZ to the north-west?

Here, after all, the walls and roof, the floor are not included in the calculation?

The area and mass of the floor, walls and roof of the iron garage are calculated. Frame, gate, base, extensions - the weight is only approximately at your discretion

Alternative solutions

Structures made from metal profiles have a lot of advantages, but some are not satisfied with their weight, problems with transportation when they need to move often, and some other nuances, so alternative solutions are selected. If you have to move often or go on vacation, then you can use a shell awning.

Essentially, this is the same garage, but instead of sheets of metal, it uses high-strength fabric. It does not allow precipitation, wind or sunlight to pass through. In some cases, a tarpaulin is used for this, but it is better to use polyester fabric, which must be impregnated with special compounds. In addition, such an awning can be a good option for temporary housing on vacation, at the cottage, and so on.

On our website you can get acquainted with the most popular plots in the Moscow region for the construction of a country house. In the filters you can set the desired direction, the presence of gas, water, electricity and other communications.

Materials and tools

What basic tools and materials are needed to build a reliable structure for vehicles. First of all, this is a frame that will be a reliable and stable support. Materials that can become such a frame are rectangular profile pipes, corners, galvanized profiles - they are quite often used for plasterboard structures.

All these materials, each in their own way, are perfect for construction. However, the best option would be rectangular pipes that bend well and do not break. The main indicator is their strength. To work with this material, you can use both welding and threaded connections.

When it comes to a metal garage project, everyone must act individually. After all, the size of the structure, the type of roof, the material for the cladding, as well as the financial capabilities of the future owner of the garage are taken into account.

In order for a collapsible garage to become part of a summer cottage, for example, there are many different plans and diagrams. Among them you can find a lightweight option. It is suitable for members of the male population who do not have a welding machine, or they simply do not know how to handle it. In this case, the entire structure will be mounted on threaded connections. Therefore, for work the master will need:

1. Locksmith kit, which includes standard tools.
2. Ten and twelve wrenches.
3. Electric drill and drill bit with a diameter of 6.5 millimeters;
4. Grinding machine with a set of wheels for metal cutting and grinding.
5. Screwdriver.

Garage assembly

Assembling a garage pencil case or shell is not a particular problem if you purchase a ready-made but disassembled structure. In any case, it is better to entrust all work to qualified specialists to avoid mistakes. The slightest imperfections can lead to moisture and precipitation getting inside.

It is better to entrust the assembly of the garage to specialists

The assembly process is very simple and does not take much time. All structural elements are delivered to the installation site. First of all, the frame is assembled using fasteners or welding. An opening/closing system is installed.

Next, the sheathing material is attached to the frame; in this case, fasteners or welding can also be used. It is better to use welding; it will more reliably protect the machine from unauthorized access and protect it from loosening during strong gusts of wind. If necessary, all parts and surfaces are treated with protective agents, after which the garage can be used for its intended purpose.

The garage frame is assembled using fasteners or welding

With simple steps you can increase the height of your garage. To do this, it is enough to equip a small base or extend the frame. However, in this case additional costs will be required. For the plinth, it is necessary to purchase appropriate building materials and carry out the appropriate work. In addition, you will have to wait until everything dries.

If the frame itself is enlarged, then you will need to purchase additional metal profiles to cover the sides of the walls. In both cases, it is additionally necessary to resolve the issue with the gate - they can be raised along with the structure and built up from below, or the hinges can be reinstalled and a window can be made on top, or the remaining hole can be tightly closed with a profile.

Dependence of garage size on purpose

In addition to the material, the size of a metal garage is influenced by other factors:

• The likelihood of purchasing a new car model, a larger one, or buying a car for another family member.
• Using the space to store cans of preserves, bicycles, tools and anything else that is not very convenient to keep in the house.

• Use the garage to carry out repair work.
• It is impossible to build large iron garages on a limited area of ​​land or near a house.
• As the size of the garage increases, its design becomes more complex, more material is consumed, which increases the cost of construction.

It is best to build a garage with your own hands for two cars. Only if you are one hundred percent sure that there will be no second car can you choose a smaller building.

Garage sizes for different types of cars

A metal garage can be adapted to shelter any vehicle: from a simple car to a truck. The main thing is to maintain the dimensions and develop the correct design documentation, taking into account the dimensions for the free entry of the car, opening and closing the gate.

The optimal sizes of metal garages are:

Standard dimensions for one car:

1. indoor width - 3 meters;
2. length - 6 meters.

In such a space you can place a small car and an SUV. But there will be no additional space left to install a workbench, place seasonal tires, or store tools and things. Ideal garage sizes to provide greater comfort:

1. width – 4 meters;
2. length – 7 meters;
3. height – 3 meters.

You can also park a minivan in such a garage.

• In a two-car metal garage, there must be more than 0.4 meters of clearance between vehicles and walls. It is better to provide a free area of ​​1.5 meters in front of the gate.
• For the largest of the jeeps, the Hammer, with dimensions of 2.2 x 4.7 x 1.9 meters, you will need an internal space measuring 5.2 x 5.3 x 11 meters, without a service area.
• The Gazelle will fit freely in a garage with dimensions of 3.6 x 6 x 2.5 meters.

Size calculation

The optimal dimensions of the garage are determined taking into account the minimum requirements for the convenience of parking and servicing vehicles.

For example: a garage is planned to accommodate one car, store tools and install a table for carpentry and plumbing work.

Instructions for calculating the size of a garage for one car:

• An average model of a passenger car is taken, having a width of approximately 1.7 meters.
• To this value is added 0.5 meters to the walls of the garage for each side. The width of the room is 2.7 meters.

• The optimal length of a car parking space is 5.5 meters. For a small warehouse, storing tools and other things, 0.5 meters is enough, and for a comfortable workplace, it is advisable to add at least 1.5 meters.
• The width of the room is 2.7 meters, which remains free from cars at a length of 1.5 meters. The workplace can be placed near one wall of the building, and half a meter near the other can be allocated for storing tools, bicycles, and technical fluids.

Video description

In the video you can see a prefabricated garage, which is easy to transport and quick to install:

To speed up the assembly of the shell pencil case garage, you can pre-order the production of individual sections. Pre-prepared holes for fasteners will also speed up the assembly process. All parts must be cleaned and polished. The frame must be coated with a special anti-corrosion agent. This will allow you to avoid serious problems during the operation of the structure in the future. Then everything can be painted. It is advisable to carry out preventive maintenance and treatment of metal structural elements once a year.

Metal elements must be coated with a special anti-corrosion agent.

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How to extend the service life?

In order for the garage you installed to serve you as long as possible, you should definitely prepare the surface before installing it.

It is also important to take into account that a structure installed on swampy soil will become unusable much faster. It is best to install such buildings on hills and in dry areas.

To make your garage look attractive from the inside, you can use clapboard or plywood. You can lay linoleum or rubber flooring on the floor.

To summarize, it is worth noting that the Izhora garage is the most affordable in financial terms. It is perfect for installation in a country house or in a private yard. If you carry out the preparatory work correctly when installing it, then this design will serve you for many years. And if you add sections to the standard package, the garage will become more spacious and convenient to use.

How to assemble?

Any garage structure of this type is built in several stages.

Selecting a location

Before construction, you need to determine the ideal location for constructing the shell. Under the garage you need to choose a flat surface, ideally filled with concrete.

It is also worth deciding in which direction the sash should open. Most often, they try to place the shells in such a way that the driveway is short and convenient. For this reason, they are located closer to the gate.

Search for tools

The next step is choosing the right tools. The task is not difficult, but someone who has never done anything like this will still need to tinker during the work process and with the choice of materials and available tools.