Although is it commonplace to see a garage attached to new homes, if you are looking to add a garage onto your home there are some distinct advantages to adding on a detached garage. Although the ability to get from the house to the car, and back again, without having to face inclement weather is alluring, detached garages offer a tremendous amount of design option that attached garages don’t.

Here are just a few of the advantages of a detached garage:

  1. A detached garage can more easily reduce or even eliminate the garage-dominated facade that many find so unattractive. By building a garage off the house, it can be set at an angle or set back to keep the aesthetic beauty of the architecture intact, while still taking into account the size an shape of the lot your home is built on.
  2. With no garage attached to the house, you are free to use the space in a different way. A patio or kitchen garden might add enjoyment to the outdoor spaces. Maybe an outdoor tiki bar and barbeque might suit that space nicely. Whatever you decide, by building a detached garage, the freedom to choose it yours.
  3. If you live in a moderate climate, you might actually enjoy a nicely landscaped walk from the car to the house. Creating a well-crafted and manicured walking path from the house to the garage can add value to the property and beauty to the exterior of your home.
  4. If you have a smaller house, adding an attached garage can look overwhelming and out of place. A detached garage can be a much more aesthetically pleasing option without overpowering the actual residence.
  5. Sometime down the line, you may find that you need just a little extra space in your home. Whether that be for a home office, an in-law suite, or just a man cave, it can be easier to add living space above a detached garage than an attached garage.

Finally, here are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to add on a detached garage:

  • Remember to insulate this space. Even if you aren’t planning on use this as living space, it is much easier and cheaper to insulate while you build than to figure out later that you can’t use the space due to the heat or cold. If you aren’t certain that this will be livable space, then opt for using less expensive insulation to cover your bases and allow for the option to convert the space later on.
  • Plan ahead for storage needs. Whether it’s in the form of cabinets or shelving or overhead storage, consider allowing for it when working with your contractor. You may plan to have this be a studio or an office, but sooner or later, you will start storing things there. Plan ahead for organizing the stuff that will appear once your garage is built.
  • Don’t forget security. Presumably, you are building this garage to put things of value in it, whether it’s cars, computers, bikes, or other items. Make sure everything is protected and secured from outside interference. Also, be sure to check with your insurance company to see if you can get a rebate if you equip this new space with a security system.

A garage can be a great investment for home, adding value, functionality and aesthetic beauty to your home. Whether you decide to go with an attached or detached garage, always consult with a license and bonded contractor, like MDV Remodeling, before starting a projected of this magnitude.

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