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- January 3, 2024
Are you tired of repairing your car for every dent & scratch it gets while parked on the street? Are you looking for a car parking area dedicated to your vehicle? End your garage search with our one car metal garage. Let’s see what prerequisites go while planning to install a new parking shed for your car.
Preparation Before Beginning Installation
Get Familiar With Local Building Codes & Zoning Guidelines
Local building codes control what you can and how you can build a structure on your property. Following all guidelines before investing in one car garages is necessary. You can visit their office or website to find your local zoning law information. These rules are made to ensure the safety of the structure and neighborhood.
Plan Your Garage With Viking Metal Garages
After you thoroughly review local zoning and building laws, you can contact the metal builder and start designing your structure. You can narrow down to what kind of attached or detached garage you want and what features it must have.
You can also hire an architect or even an interior designer for the same. You can give them the list of wants and wishes and your budget. With Viking Metal Garages, you don’t have to worry about shipping and installation. Our final pricing includes both in most US states so that you just order and sit back while we do all the construction work for you with our excellent craftsmanship.
Get Your One-Car Garage Blueprint & File For A Permit
You will need a blueprint of your single car metal garage to file for the permit. Almost all metal dealers will provide you with a structural design once you finalize the building. This design needs to be submitted along with the permit fee for approval.
If there are any structural changes you need to make, the staff will inform you promptly.
Clear Your Site
Before the construction crew arrives, you must clean your site from all debris and level it for installation. If you want to build your metal structure on a foundation, pour the concrete and set it before the crew arrives.
Tools | Supplies | PPE
If you are pouring your foundation on your own, you will need proper tools, supplies, and personal protection equipment for safety and ease of working. This is especially true before installing any one-car garage on your own.
Guesstimate The Overall Cost
| Type | Estimated Cost |
| Raw Material (metal garage) | $8 to $25 per sq. ft. |
| Permit for construction | $200 to $550 |
| Electrical permit | $40 to $550 |
| Plumbing permit | $30 to $550 |
| Fence permit | $30 to $250 |
Note: Permit is valid for 6 to 12 months, depending upon the jurisdiction along with the fee. However, you can apply to extend your permit if you need more time for installation. | |
How To Install Single-Car Metal Garage?
Lay Foundation
You can either pay the foundation on your own or hire a contractor to do it for you. A strong foundation is the basis of all buildings. Hence, it must be poured with precision. If you are not sure about how to DIY, it would be best to hire a professional contractor.
Place Anchors
After you are done with laying the foundation, the next step is to secure anchor bolts into the foundation. This is what connects your building with the base. It must be secured as it will be one of the determining factors of the structural strength of one car garages.
Install Frame
Now, you can install frames. You can install them in the following order:
- Base rails
- Legs
- Corner trims
- Roof bows
- Hat channels
- Roof braces
- Side braces (connects roof bow and legs)
- J-trim
Assemble Roof & Side Wall Panels
You can start installing roofs and side walls after the frame is completed. Have a look at the following order for guidance.
- Roof panels
- Side panels
- Ridge cap
- Gable
- Structural trim
- Wainscot
- Side wall panels
- Door frameout or Dutch frameout
- Insulation
Install Sheathing & Siding
Now you can install sheathing. It is a utility-grade board material that is installed over studs and insulation of the framed structure. It provides shear strength. Finally, you can install a sliding board, which is usually a horizontal board, to give the new structure a visual appearance.
Add Doors & Windows
Now, you can attach doors and windows to their frameout using hinges. You can also get a walk-in door along with roll-up ones. The number of windows depends on your requirements. While it is true that you can make room for more windows after installation, it will cost more. That’s why it is best that you design it before buying.
Don’t Forget Gutter & Downspout
For any single car metal garage, the gutter is vital as it redirects all water and melting snow falling from the roof toward a collecting tank with the help of a downspout. It also helps keep moisture away from your building.
Add Electrical & Plumbing Work
Finally, add faucets, switches, wall outlets, lighting, and other necessary items. If you are planning to use one car garages for storage as well, you can add more items like vertical shelves, corner racks, hooks, foldable shelves, etc., as needed.
Other Finishing Accessories
Drywall
A drywall isn’t really a necessary feature. However, if you decide to spend ample time in your garage, you can add drywall & paint it or use a wallpaper of your choice. You can install drywall after insulation.
Lighting
Think about bringing natural lighting into your garage during the day. It will help reduce your energy bills. You can opt for one of the following:
- Solar tubes
- Skylights
- Translucent aluminum frame door panels
- Light color interior
- Clerestory windows
Paint
Customers can get over 10+ color options for their one-car garage at Viking Metal Garages. We even provide the same color screw as that of your metal building to give it a seamless appeal.
Trim
Some like it, while others hate it. A trim is added at the end of the panels to give it a seamless & finished look. You can either paint it with the same color as your roof and sidewalls or use a complementary color to it.
Floor Finishing
If you are planning to spend some time in the garage, consider floor polishing. You can use epoxy or stain concrete floors to resemble wood, except with more durability. You can use other finishing techniques as well. With concrete pad, options are wide.
Plan Your Brand New One Car Metal Garage With Viking Metal Garages
We offer multiple customization options for people according to their lot size and requirements. In addition, we have more than 10+ color options to select from. With our industry experience exceeding 25+ years and over 10,700+ installations, we deliver high-quality material that lasts for decades with minimal care. We also provide you with a skilled installation team & shipping, whose charges are included in the final pricing. So, check out metal garages today. Call (704)-741-1587 for assistance.
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