Precast concrete garage

[robd]

Hi all,

A bit off topic but I am looking at getting a precast concrete garage at mine and wondered if anyone else had one or any thoughts on them?

Was going to brick build one but think it's too expensive for what I need it for.

Thanks in advance

 

[buzzlightyear]

I'd also consider a good quality timber building .

 

[johnduffell]

Id say heat if the important bit, i bought a job lot of those silica gel humidity absorbers and packed out my tool boxes but it still didn't help.

 

[Dave OCD]

Not really Rob, just a proper heavy duty shed done in 3 x 2 tanalised timber. There are usually specialist shed companies around who will quote and build to your requirements as well as supply the more 'standard' sizes.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Not really Rob, just a proper heavy duty shed done in 3 x 2 tanalised timber. There are usually specialist shed companies around who will quote and build to your requirements as well as supply the more 'standard' sizes.

what about a castle.

 

[johnduffell]

Timber is a nice idea but you have to worry about premature deterioration of the building itself if it's not detailed properly. With concrete it will spall eventually and the rebar rust, but it will deal with being wet very well. Also it's more secure if that's a concern (notwithstanding the door and roof)

 

[robd]

Not really Rob, just a proper heavy duty shed done in 3 x 2 tanalised timber. There are usually specialist shed companies around who will quote and build to your requirements as well as supply the more 'standard' sizes.

My thinking was I wouldn't have to treat the concrete every year like I would with wood and also the concrete would be more secure. The concrete isn't perfect though which is why I've been umming and ah-ing for a few months now

 

[johnduffell]

Rob it's like i read your mind in my previous post there

 

[Dave OCD]

I have a big shed which is 11 years old now and still good as new, just give it a good coat of preserver once a year.

 

[robd]

Timber is a nice idea but you have to worry about premature deterioration of the building itself if it's not detailed properly. With concrete it will spall eventually and the rebar rust, but it will deal with being wet very well. Also it's more secure if that's a concern (notwithstanding the door and roof)

Ref security one of the ones I looked at before has a metal personnel door as the only way in though I do realise if people want to get in they will usually find a way

 

[robd]

Rob it's like i read your mind in my previous post there

There's fors and against for both John my conclusion up to this point was the concrete option may last longer with a bit less maintenance

 

[Toneyz]

Thanks yes had thought of the duct. Have requested a brochure I'll call them, Rotherham is a bit of a drive from Suffolk to go and have a look though

Maybe ask if they can arrange to see an installation that they have installed more nearer to your location.

 

[robd]

Maybe ask if they can arrange to see an installation that they have installed more nearer to your location.

Good idea thanks

 

[buzzlightyear]

Maybe ask if they can arrange to see an installation that they have installed more nearer to your location.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

If you are looking at a dehumidifier, get a proper installation unit with a drain, as opposed to a plastic domestic one that you have to empty manually.
We've had a few units from Ebac Industrial Products - decent, well built equipment and you'll be astounded how much water they extract each day. Get a cheap hygrometer and run that for a while first to see that you actually need to extract - then watch the relative humidity drop magnificently once you're running a unit in there.