Garage: Standard for a double garage

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If you are planning to build a double garage, you should note that there are standard dimensions for such garages. Depending on how big your vehicles are, you should choose the appropriate size.

There are standard dimensions for double garages.
There are standard dimensions for double garages. © segovax / Pixelio

Building a double garage is not only more cost-effective, but also much more space-saving than building two individual garages. There are various standard dimensions for double garages. You should bear this in mind when choosing the location.

Planning the garage

  • Before you get a garage or build a double garage, you should measure how much space you need for your vehicles. For example, if you have two small cars, a small standard size of 5.45 m wide and 5.95 m deep is usually sufficient.
  • However, if you have slightly larger vehicles, you will inevitably have to access a larger standard size for your double garage. In any case, you should choose the size of the double garage so that you can easily drive in and out without having to maneuver for a long time.
  • Furthermore, the garage should be wide enough for you to use the Doors Open your car without constantly touching the garage wall.
  • Of course, you should also note that there are also static standards. The wider or the longer a garage is, the more stable the construction must be. But this also increases the costs.
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Typical standard sizes for double garages

  • The smallest standard size of a double garage is 5.05 mx 5.12 m. The standard height in this case is 2.23 m.
  • The largest standard size of a double garage is 7.94 mx 8.84 m. The height can be up to 3.20 m.
  • The different standard sizes of double garages come about because most garages are built in a modular way.
  • When choosing the size, you should of course also note that larger garages are also very stable foundation require. Otherwise the stability could be impaired.

Even if you are building a double garage yourself, you should adhere to the current standards in terms of size and structural requirements. In particular, you should also ensure that the roof has sufficient load-bearing capacity. The snow load can sometimes be very high on large roof areas.

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