Knowing the Size of a Car Garage and Factors to Consider Before Building It
A garage is an important element of a house, especially for those who own private vehicles. The spacious room on one side of the house often serves as an enhancement to a residence, especially for those who provide a concept for their garage. On the other hand, a car garage is also a home for the car that can protect it from heat and rain.
Currently, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and the Depok City Government have issued regulations for vehicle owners to have a garage at their homes. This way, vehicle owners do not park their cars on public roads used by other residents. The government is quite strict with this regulation and will impose a fine of IDR 2 million if violations are found.
Friends who own vehicles, whether large or small, must have a car garage at home. Now, find out various information about car garages, from benefits to tips for measuring them below!
Benefits of Having a Car Garage
Having a car garage at home is a significant advantage. There are many benefits to be gained from storing a car in one's own garage. Here are the benefits of having a car garage.
Guaranteed vehicle security
Compared to leaving it on the roadside in front of the house, parking a car in a garage is certainly safer. The car is better protected from the possibility of being scratched or even bumped by other vehicles. On the other hand, friends do not have to worry if there are items left in the car once it is parked in the garage. Cars inside garages are also less likely to be targeted by thieves compared to cars parked outside.
Protecting the car from heat and rain
The challenge of living in a tropical country like Indonesia is the sun and rain. The scorching sun will make every part of the car hot. It will certainly be very uncomfortable to enter the car in such conditions. Additionally, rain can also be an enemy for cars. It is not uncommon for rain to bring other debris that makes the car dirty.
Maintaining the cleanliness of the car
Friends certainly want their cars to always look shiny when they want to use them. This is where a car garage plays a significant role in keeping the vehicle clean. After washing the car thoroughly, friends can park it inside the garage and cover it with a cover. When they want to use it, just wipe it with a clean cloth. So, friends do not need to wash it more often. Cars that are frequently washed can actually cause the color to fade, you know.
Storage for car equipment
As mentioned at the beginning, a garage is a home for the car. Therefore, all equipment related to the car can be stored inside. Friends do not need to provide additional space in the house to store tools or spare tires, right?
Tips for Making a Car Garage at Home
Garages and cars will have a very close relationship. Therefore, there are things to consider when making a car garage at home.
1. Type and Size of the Car
Creating a garage certainly requires knowing what type of car will be put inside. Each type of car has different dimensions. Here are the average dimensions of cars depending on their type:
SUVs and Vans
Length: 4.9 – 5.8 meters
Width: 1.8 – 2.1 meters
Height: 1.5 – 1.8 meters
Small and Sports Cars
Length: 4.3 – 4.9 meters
Width: 1.5 – 1.8 meters
Height: 1.2 – 1.5 meters
Large and Luxury Cars
Length: 4.9 – 5.5 meters
Width: 1.8 – 1.9 meters
Height: 1.4 – 1.5 meters
Next, calculate the area of the car garage. It is advisable to add a distance of one meter to the length, width, and height of the garage based on the car's dimensions. This way, friends will not have difficulty opening the car door when entering and exiting.
2. Installing Tire Stops
There are times when friends are in a hurry or too tired when returning home. This can reduce concentration when parking the car. If not careful, the body of the car becomes at stake. Especially if the car garage is only equipped with minimal lighting.
To avoid this, install stops at the bottom aligned with the tires to indicate the end of the vehicle in the garage. Leave a distance of about 600 – 1,000 mm from the garage wall. Try to adjust it to the size of the front and back of the car so that friends can park from both sides.
Also, do not make the stops too high as it can damage the bottom of the car. When fully loaded with goods and passengers, the car's springs will tend to lower, making the body lower. So, try to make the stops just right to provide a marker when friends park the car.
3. Choosing the Garage Floor
The floor is also an important part of the garage. Choosing the wrong floor can make the garage a dangerous place.
The garage floor will often be exposed to water brought by the car or oil drips. These two liquids can make the garage floor slippery when stepped on. Friends wouldn't want to slip when getting out of the car.
Therefore, choose a garage floor with small pores, such as ceramic or granite. To prevent slippery floors, choose textured or patterned ceramics. Rough floors will also not make a squeaking sound when driven over by a car.
4. Creating the Right Design
The design of the car garage also needs to be determined from the start. Even though it is filled with personal vehicles, it does not mean friends should ignore the doors and windows in the garage. If there is enough space, friends can use sliding side doors. Meanwhile, limited space can be accommodated with upward-opening doors.
Ventilation is also very important considering that the vehicles inside will emit exhaust gases. Good airflow also keeps the car garage from being too damp and allows sunlight to enter. Good air will prevent the car or items inside the garage from mold.
It is also possible for the car garage to be used as a storage space for automotive tools. To keep it more organized, try placing a cabinet in one corner of the garage. Also, ensure all tools are neatly stored in a box. This will make it easier when wanting to use them later.
5. Garage for Two Cars
There are several important things to consider for a garage that stores two cars inside. The most important is, of course, the size of the garage. Friends will need to add twice the size of the cars.
Not finished there, also add a distance between the two cars of about 80 – 100 cm so they are not too cramped. Additionally, each side of the car also needs an additional distance of about 60 – 80 cm to open the doors so that passengers can get in and out.
That is a series of tips and important information related to car garages. Now it's just a matter of choosing the best car garage design that suits your home!
Author: Rizkita Darajat
