Case Study – Triple Garage – Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire

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GarageTek recently completed a garage makeover for a client in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.  Not only was Mr Fairley delighted with the results, he shared with us his thoughts on why now was the right time to undertake the transformation and what he was most pleased with.

Why did you have your garage made over?  Because I needed it tidied up and some storage added. I was fed up with spending time looking for what I needed and just wanted somewhere to put everything, clean it all up and enable me to get my car in the garage for once.

How did you go about finding someone to do it?  I had been thinking about it for a while and then one day a card appeared in my letterbox. I thought it was a good idea but still did nothing until I saw an advertisement by the same company in our local magazine.

How difficult was it to get it done right?  It was very straight forward. GarageTek sent someone round, Alastair asked all the right questions – or I gave him all the right answers! – we agreed a design and price, and within four weeks it was all done.

What do you like most about it?  This sounds corny but actually I like it all even though we are not using everything fully at the moment. It is so clean and tidy, it is light and bright and there is plenty of storage space. The system is so flexible that everything is so easy to move around. And for the first time in seven years living here, we can now get our cars in the garage. It is brilliant!

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Forest Log Cabins

Log cabins, summerhouses and garages for your garden, both standard and custom all made to order...

Forest Log Cabins are Scotland's longest established and most experienced Bertsch Holzbau and LV Log Cabins main dealers. Selling anything from a small summerhouse right up to a large, multi-room log                                       cabin or garage.

We are a family-run log cabin business based in Echt, just outside Aberdeen in the North East of Scotland and have been trading since 1989. We keep a large range of log cabins, summerhouses and wooden garages permanently on display at our base in Aberdeenshire, so you can come and see the superb quality of our cabins for yourself.

We specialise in the best quality, custom designed & built log cabins by Bertsch Holzbau and now the complete range of LV cabins from Lithuania. If your fed up not finding quite what you are looking for then we have the answer and can help you create your own perfect hideaway or cozy workspace. 

As part of our complete solution we offer a free planning service, where we will visualise your log cabin in 3d on computer. Full drawings of your cabin or summerhouse can then be supplied so you will know exactly what you are getting before you order.  






Forest Log Cabins have their own team of experienced cabin fitters that can tackle all of the work required to finish your new building, ranging from builders for any required foundation work, to joiners and electricians to add all those finishing touches.

If you prefer to do it all yourself then we can help plan and design your log cabin and then deliver a complete kit, including all nails, screws, roof shingles, floor coverings and paint.

Nowadays, a log cabin, summerhouse or garden shed isn't just for storing the lawn mower, it can be an extension to your home, a spare room in the garden that you can use as a home-office, a workshop or even a guest bedroom.

Just let us know what you are looking for and we can produce it to some of the highest standards available.
 

Source:- http://www.forestlogcabins.com/

Fed Up Of My Messy Garage

 When I bought my house it came with a large detatched asbestos garage.  I had that removed and had a nice garage built in its place.  That took a year to build but was so worthwhile.  It was built with attic trusses so it has a room about 40 m2 above and 55m2 below. Its fully serviced,gas,electric,water etc.It has its own combi central heating system,houses washing machine,tumber car,gym and all my crap.  Upstairs is a funroom complete with jacuzzu, shower thumping stereo 42" telly etc.  The wife keeps it tidy up there.
Downstairs is my domain,its always a mess . Mostly I can barely squeeze my car in...it was built to house 2/3 cars.  As I couldnt work due to the snow last week I decided to have a tidy up and build a cupboard to house my jetwash and compressor.....Its somewhat involving into a big job but after a week of working my nuts off its taking a bit of shape.To keep costs down I am using stuff thats kicking around here. Its not gonna be a 5 min job but I thought it may be fun to document it as it progresses....

Last week an hour or two after I decided to start..you can see how chaotic it is in here



started building cupboard to house jetwash and compressor



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Why An Englishman’s Garage Is No Longer His Castle

Nearly half of garages are not used to park cars in any more, which, as we find out, can have some unexpected effects on the price you pay for car insurance.

Nearly half of Britain’s 10.6 million garages are no longer being used for what they were intended – parking the family motor, according to a study by the RAC.

Instead, our garages are capturing the overspill from homes which can’t accommodate all of our junk.

Of those that don’t use their garage to store their car, 77% use it to dump belongings in that won’t fit in the house, the research shows.

House design blamed for death of the garage

Items such as DIY tools – kept by 76% of people – decorating kit (67%) and gardening equipment (64%) are the things most commonly found cluttering up the nation’s garages.

Meanwhile, 9% of those who don’t keep their car in the garage said it had been converted into extra living accommodation, which the RAC estimates equates to approximately 678,000 garages nationwide.

RAC Home Insurance spokesman Simon Williams says the findings appear to indicate an issue with the design of modern houses.

"People do not have enough space to keep all their possessions," he says, "and many garages are so small that anyone in the car has to perform a contortionist act to get out."

Garages can increase your car insurance cost

So, it seems, many of our cars no longer inhabit a cosy garage where Brits can tinker with their motors to their hearts’ content.

But this might not be a bad thing when it comes to the price you pay for your car insurance.

We ran a test quote for a 25-year-old man living in Cardiff, who has been driving for seven years with no motoring convictions, and owns of a 2010 Renault Clio.

We found that on average he would pay £608.90 a year for cover if he kept his car on the road outside his home.

However, we then changed the location he kept his car overnight - a common piece of information that insurers ask for - to see whether this had an impact on his annual car insurance cost.

Based on the average price returned from 10 insurers on our site, we found keeping a car in a garage overnight (compared to keeping it on the road) could raise his annual premium to £637.77 – an increase of £28.87.

Overnight location	Average car insurance premium
Road (at home)	£608.90
Residential parking (such as secure parking at a block of flats)	£611.58
Driveway	£620.06
Car park	£626.27
Garage	£637.77

Garages considered a higher risk

Gemma Stanbury, head of car insurance at Confused.com, says: "Many people may think that keeping your car in a garage overnight would be a more secure option than the road, so it might come as a surprise that in some instances this can actually increase your car insurance cost.

"But garages are often considered a higher risk for a number of reasons," she explains.

"There’s the potential for items in a garage can fall on to a vehicle and there are also more items to avoid when driving in and out of garages, increasing your chances of a scrape.

"Meanwhile, garages are often connected to the owner’s house, so in the highly unfortunate event of a fire or flood, your car could also be damaged."

A shame the garage has gone out of fashion?

Stanbury says parking your vehicle on the road is the best - and cheapest - risk for insurers.

"Although there is the risk of getting hit by a passing vehicle," she says, "insurers view cars as being less likely to be stolen or vandalised due to them being more easily visible.

"And if your vehicle is parked in a garage, it may be because the vehicle is more valuable and thus more attractive to thieves.

"Although," Stanbury adds, "it’s perhaps still a shame that the humble garage has gone out of fashion."

Source:- http://www.confused.com/home-insurance/articles/why-an-englishmans-garage-is-no-longer-his-castle

Houses With The World's Sexiest Garages

Darras Hall, Northumberland

Also with nine garages is this new-build home, set amid beautiful gardens on the banks of the River Pont. The garage has electrically-operated triple doors and, handily, a staircase that leads to the lower ground floor accommodation. £4.95m, Sanderson Young.


Hemyock, Devon 

If you like cars and horses in equal measure, this equestrian property on the Blackdown Hills could be ideal: it has a heated triple-bay garage with an adjacent workshop and a tack room (one of the garages could be used as a stable if you prefer). There are around 10 acres, including paddocks and an orchard with apple and plum trees. £899,950, Stags.


Puerto Andratx, Mallorca

The 10-car garage at this imposing south-facing home looks more like a lair for a Bond villain. Buy it and you'll also own a cinema, wine cellar, pool, sauna and two guest apartments. £25.3m, Mallorca Sotheby's International Realty.


Higher Tolcarne, Cornwall

The separate garage at this picturesque barn conversion has a lovely rustic feel. The barn is believed to date back to the early 1800s, and is only three miles from the coast, so you can easily drive the kids to the beach for a picnic. £425,000, Stags.


Newmilns, Ayrshire

There is a six-car garage at this Victorian former merchant's house. The property has four bedrooms, a conservatory and a pleasant walled garden. Offers over £495,000, CKD Galbraith.


Source:- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/property/buying-selling-moving/10542416/Houses-with-the-worlds-sexiest-garages.html?frame=2778260

Photo Covers Instruction Sheet

Please ensure that the exterior temperature is not below 10°C. In temperatures above 30°C, attach the Velcro strip to the garage door first and wait 24 hours (instead of 30 minutes) before attaching the cover.

How it works: brief instructions

Scope of delivery
Your garage door cover includes a complete set with separate self-adhesive Velcro strips and can be attached immediately. 

To assemble your garage door cover you will need:

• approx. 30 - 60 minutes
• tape or folding rule
• felt-tip pen
• scissors or carpet cutter
• dry cleaning cloth and cleaning agent (e.g. spirit)
• possibly a spirit level

Installation Video

Assembly for single and large garages

Unpack the design and measure the garage door

Lay out the tools for assembly

Clean the edges of the garage door

Trim the design to fit

Stick the fuzzy side of the Velcro to the back of the cover

Stick the hook side of the Velcro to the garage door

Attach the cover to the garage door

Mark the location of the garage door handle and cut it out

All done!

   Assembly instructions

Assembly for sectional doors

Clean the edges of the sectional door and measure the sections

Trim the design to fit

Attach additional hook Velcro to all edges of each section

Stick the fuzzy side of the Velcro to all edges of the back of the cover

Attach the trimmed covers to the sectional door

Mark the location of the garage door handle and cut it out

Attach the cover to each section one by one

When you open and close the door, neither the cover nor the door will be damaged

All done!

   Assembly instructions 

Please note!

You yourself are responsible for attaching a garage billboard and any consequences that may be caused. We also ask for your understanding that we cannot accept returns of trimmed covers.

Source:- https://www.style-your-garage.com/en/Instruction-Sheet/

Photo Covers For Your Garage Door

Give your garage door a new look!

Choose your favourite from over 350 designs or make your own Your design. 

Large selection of designs:

You have the choice between over 350 designs in seven different sizes. Individual designs and special sizes can be created.

Very simple to attach:

Ideally suited to swivel doors, double doors and sectional doors. Thanks to a Velcro strip the garage billboards are very easy to attach and can be removed at any time without leaving a trace.

High-quality material:

The garage covers are produced from a high-quality special material. They are lightfast, completely weatherproof and can be washed. 

Sizes:

The photo covers for garage doors can be supplied in the following sizes:

96,45 inch x 82,68 inch (W x H)
108,27 inch x 82,68 inch (W x H)
108,27 inch x 96,45 inch (W x H) 

177,16 inch x 86,61 inch (W x H) 
177,16 inch x 96,45 inch (W x H) 
196,85 inch x 86,61 inch (W x H) 
196,85 inch x 96,45 inch (W x H) 

Each format can of course very easily be cut to size.
We would also be delighted to create your favourite picture in a customised size for you.

Amazing effect

Garage billboards give any ordinary garage door a new look. The printed 3D designs look deceptively real and will make everyone stare! 

• Easy to affix
• Can be removed at any time
• Completely weather-proof
• All different sizes
• High-quality and stable material
• Includes complete installation kit

AS SEEN ON TV AND IN THE PRESS

How it works

Source:- https://www.style-your-garage.com/en/Garage-poster/