Just because you’re building your own garage, or grabbing a great-value garage kit, doesn’t mean that it has to be ultra-simple. Even those with little building experience can quite easily incorporate many different extras into their home garage kit or pole barn packages; items that make your garage a much more pleasant place to be and work. Today we check out 5 extras that can make a world of difference to the feel of your home garage kit.
1. Windows
Sure, you want your shed to feel like your sanctuary ... but you also want to keep the power bills down and have a bit of connection to the outside world! Windows are an 'essential extra' in building garage kits, and you can get either double hung or slider style windows, at sizes up to 48" long, quite easily in your garage kit.
Sure, you want your shed to feel like your sanctuary ... but you also want to keep the power bills down and have a bit of connection to the outside world! Windows are an 'essential extra' in building garage kits, and you can get either double hung or slider style windows, at sizes up to 48" long, quite easily in your garage kit.
2. Sliding doors
These are usually made for pole barn packages only, and if you do certain types of work in your garage can be extremely handy. Easy to open and close, it's possible to get in and out without opening the entire garage up to the neighbourhood with a sliding door.
These are usually made for pole barn packages only, and if you do certain types of work in your garage can be extremely handy. Easy to open and close, it's possible to get in and out without opening the entire garage up to the neighbourhood with a sliding door.
3. Garage door openers
If you’re using your garage for its original intended purpose (that is, if you have been successfully convinced that a second lounge room, a home gym or a workshop is out of the question!), and will be parking your car in here at night, this is one garage accessory that you won’t want to live without.
If you’re using your garage for its original intended purpose (that is, if you have been successfully convinced that a second lounge room, a home gym or a workshop is out of the question!), and will be parking your car in here at night, this is one garage accessory that you won’t want to live without.
4. Louvers
Louvers help ventilate the garage without overt breezes. Not all types of louvers can be shut, so they do open up the garage to the conditions outside somewhat. If you live in mild temperatures, louvers are fantastic; if you live in extreme temperatures they'll add a fair bit to your power bill.
5. Gutters and downspouts
With many garage kits these attachments come separately. You'll need to decide on the best configuration for drainage (into a rainwater tank is ideal, if possible!), and order your gutters and downspouts accordingly to ensure that your metal garage base isn't washed out in the first storm.
With many garage kits these attachments come separately. You'll need to decide on the best configuration for drainage (into a rainwater tank is ideal, if possible!), and order your gutters and downspouts accordingly to ensure that your metal garage base isn't washed out in the first storm.
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