Construction of a garage based on profile pipe rectangular or square section made of galvanized steel - one of the simplest and available ways building a “house” for a car. With the help of simple tools and equipment, you can build a garage within 1-2 days, taking into account the time to arrange the foundation.
Profile pipes are widely used in the construction of prefabricated buildings and structures - hangars, covered markets, kiosks, stalls, warehouse complexes. The pipes show themselves to be durable, but lightweight material for the construction of a frame, which is then sheathed with sheet steel, profiled sheets, plywood or chipboard.
The popularity of profile pipes in construction is due to their advantages:
- lightness;
- strength;
- high speed of frame construction;
- durability.
The most compelling argument in favor of profile pipes is their affordable cost. Compared to massive buildings made of brick, cinder blocks, foam or aerated concrete blocks, constructing a garage will cost the user several times less. In this case, there is no need to waste time on the lengthy process of erecting walls and subsidence of the building, which often takes up to 6 months.
Advantages of a garage made of metal profiles
The decision to build a garage from profile pipes is more than justified. The advantages of this method of constructing a low-rise building include both economic and practical aspects.
- Low total cost of construction, including foundation construction.
- Easy to do. No special skills are required to assemble the frame. Any person who knows how to handle welding machine, pliers and a screwdriver can do the job. She doesn't require anything complex equipment, no tools to implement the project and no outside help.
- A simple, lightweight and inexpensive foundation. A garage based on metal profile pipes, even with cladding and roofing, weighs very little, so its installation does not require a massive monolithic foundation. It will be enough to build a simple strip, pillar or tile base.
- Strength. Despite the apparent vulnerability, the structure based on all-metal profiles turns out to be quite strong and stable. It withstands shock and vibration, high and low temperatures, wind loads.
- Possibility of dismantling and transportation. Made frame garage can be easily disassembled in a few hours or transported to assembled form using a crane and low-bed tractor.
Today there are many options for building a garage. various materials, one of which is a metal profile, which has a beautiful appearance and high strength. Garage from metal profile has very robust construction and light weight, which allows it to be installed on loose soil without fear of subsidence of the structure.
In this article we will look at how to build a garage for a car from a metal profile with your own hands.
Work plan
Although such a garage is not a complex engineering structure, you still need to draw up a work plan in order to comply with the construction technology and avoid mistakes.
The work plan consists of the following items:
- Drawing up a garage plan with detailed description designs and sizes;
- Based ready plan we make estimates, purchase required quantity consumables;
- Let's prepare necessary tools for work;
- Preparing the site for construction;
- Creating a foundation;
- Construction of a frame from metal profiles;
- Sheathing and insulation of the frame;
For your information. Before you build a garage from a metal profile, you can already view ready-made options, which will be delivered to your site disassembled with all the necessary components. But such garages, as a rule, do not provide the opportunity to make changes to the design. Besides, self-production will cost much less.
You also need to think through your options in advance. garage doors, taking into account the design of the garage.
Tools and materials for work
For high-quality and fast work you will need the following materials:
- Square profile 10x10 cm to create a structure frame;
- Square profile 5x5 for installing additional stiffeners;
- Sheet metal profile for external cladding frame;
- Mineral wool for insulating the structure from the inside;
- Self-tapping screws for connecting profiles;
- Self-tapping screws with rubber seal for securing the sheathing to the frame;
- Crushed stone, cement grade M 400 and sand for creating a foundation and pouring a floor screed;
- Plywood or OSB boards to create foundation formwork;
- Metal rods with a diameter of 6-8 mm for reinforcing the foundation.
The tools we will need are:
- Screwdriver, set of drill bits and bits for screwing in screws;
- Grinder for cutting profiles and sheet material;
- Metal scissors;
- Tape measure and marker;
- Laser or bubble level;
- Metal corners for connecting frame elements.
You will also need bayonet shovel for digging holes under the foundation and electric concrete mixer, which will significantly speed up the process of pouring the foundation and floor with your own hands.
Site preparation and foundation creation
The structure itself is strong and lightweight, and therefore does not require the creation of a massive foundation. Practice shows that it is better to immediately create a monolithic slab as a base (see), on which a frame made of metal profile pipes will be installed.
The process of creating a monolithic foundation is as follows:
- At the site of the future garage, we dig a pit 40-50 centimeters deep, and the width and length are 20 cm larger than the design dimensions of the future garage;
- Then formwork is installed around the perimeter OSB boards as shown in the photo below;
- Next, the soil is compacted, then a layer of crushed stone 10 cm thick is laid, distributed over the surface and also compacted;
- A layer is laid on top of the crushed stone river sand 5 cm thick and also compacted thoroughly;
- Waterproofing made of dense construction film is laid on top of the sand.
Important. The film must be laid with an overlap of 10-15 cm, and the joints must be taped with mounting adhesive tape to achieve maximum waterproofing.
Metal rods are used as reinforcement, which are laid in the form of a grid with a cell width of 10x10 cm and fastened together with metal wire. The metal frame is laid on the bricks so that it is at a distance of 10 cm from the insulating layer.
At the end, concrete is poured in a layer of 20 cm. Thus, the reinforcing frame will be located exactly in the middle of the screed. It takes 3-4 weeks for the foundation to completely harden.
Garage frame assembly
When creating a garage with your own hands from a metal profile, you can choose two options for assembling the frame, depending on your capabilities and desires:
- The first option involves piecemeal assembly on site. In this case, when creating the foundation, it is necessary to install load-bearing structures in advance. vertical profiles along the perimeter of the garage and fill them together with the screed. After the screed has hardened load-bearing profiles stiffeners are installed, the roof is mounted and then the frame is sheathed;
- The second option involves modular assembly. In this case, the frame of the walls is assembled separately on a flat surface. Then the finished modules are assembled into a single structure and sheathed with metal profiles.
The second assembly option is more popular, as it can significantly reduce construction time. To connect structural elements, you can use metal screws or electric welding.
For your information. Modular assembly is best suited if the frame is assembled from aluminum U-shaped profiles.
Each wall is assembled on a flat surface, according to pre-calculated dimensions. A design drawing for a metal profile garage must indicate the clear dimensions of each wall, the number of longitudinal and transverse stiffeners, as well as the type of floor.
The wall frame is assembled from 10x10 cm profiles, and additional stiffeners from 5x5 profiles. To strengthen the frame, it is recommended to install additional vertical posts from a 10x10 cm profile at a distance of 2-2.5 meters from each other.
After this, additional transverse stiffeners are installed from a 5x5 cm profile, as shown in the figure below.
After all the modules are ready, they are assembled into a single structure and connected to each other. To assemble the finished modules, you will need several assistants, since you need not only to hold the elements when connecting them, but also to correctly align the finished structure on concrete base.
Important. Before starting assembly, each module must be thoroughly cleaned of rust, degreased and painted in several layers. This way you will protect the metal from exposure environment and extend its service life.
After the garage walls are assembled and installed on Right place, they must be securely fixed to a concrete base. For this purpose they use metal corners and dowels that secure the frame.
On next stage The roof elements are being assembled. To increase the strength of the roof and the entire structure, it is better to make modules in the form of a truss. Variants of such a farm are presented in the figure below.
The trusses are connected by longitudinal metal profiles with a pitch of no more than 50 cm between each other. Before laying corrugated sheets, it is recommended to cover the roof with a waterproofing film.
Garage Frame Sheathing
For plating metal frame In the garage, universal corrugated sheeting is used.
- Wall used for cladding walls and erecting fences. It has large relief waves, which increases the bending strength of the sheet.
- Roofing corrugated sheets used for cladding roofs, it has small waves and is less rigid.
- Universal can be used in both cases, since it is something between wall and roofing.
For your information. If the garage is installed in a place protected from sharp gusts of wind, then only roofing material.
When sheathing garages from metal profiles, the sheets must be laid vertically to ensure unimpeded water flow. When covering a wall, the very first sheet is installed without releases along the edge.
Fastening the sheet starts from the top edge downwards. After this, screw the entire sheet to the frame stiffeners using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws with a rubber gasket.
Important. The last wave of the sheet is not screwed. Each subsequent sheet is laid in one wave on top of the previous one. The last wave of the first sheet and the first wave of the next sheet are connected together with one screw or rivet, as shown in the figure below. It is recommended to coat the joint of the sheets with sealant to prevent water from entering.
When laying the metal profile on the roof, make sure that the waves of the roofing sheet are parallel to the waves of the wall sheets.
Styling bottom sheet should be done with a slight release of 3-4 centimeters beyond the limits, this will remove water from the wall and make it possible, if necessary, to install ebb tides. The joints of the sheets on the roof should be well coated with sealant.
Insulation of a metal-profile garage
Building a garage from a metal profile involves insulating it (see), since metal has high thermal conductivity and will not be able to retain heat in the garage.
As insulation for a garage, you can choose materials such as:
- Mineral wool;
- Glass wool;
- Styrofoam.
The most common option is mineral wool, as it is environmentally friendly pure material, does not burn and does not support combustion, and does not deteriorate from exposure to moisture.
Mineral wool can be in rolls or in mats of various thicknesses. In our case, it is more convenient to use mats.
Important. If you used a 10x10 metal profile for the frame, then choose mineral wool with the same mat thickness as shown in the figure below. This will allow you to lay the insulation flush with the profile, which will make it possible to easily sheathe interior space garage with clapboard, wood or drywall.
It is important to remember that mineral wool is also susceptible to moisture, and it is for this reason that the joints between the metal profiles must be carefully sealed. If you doubt the tightness of the joints, then before laying mineral wool the frame can be covered with additional vapor barrier film. As a last resort, you can use polystyrene foam, which retains heat less effectively, but tolerates moisture well.
This completes the construction and insulation of the garage. The instructions described above can be used by a person who does not have any knowledge or experience in construction. To consolidate the knowledge gained, we suggest watching the video material presented below.
It is very important, as it will extend the life of the vehicle in it. Plus, such additional free space can be useful for storing various equipment and other items for which there is simply no room in the house. But if everything is clear about the desire to get a garage, then the question of materials can be a little difficult. Using brick or wood can be very expensive; corrugated sheets are another matter. It's durable and inexpensive material, from which any structure can be built. In this article we’ll talk about how to build a garage from a metal profile with your own hands.
Marking and foundation
The first step is to draw up a diagram of the future structure. This will allow you to accurately determine the size and quantity required material. The size of the garage will depend on its purpose. If a car is just parked here, then the length and width will correspond to the dimensions of the vehicle (plus 15–20% for ease of entry and exit from the garage).
If you plan to store some things in the garage or do repairs in it, then the garage is made more spacious.
After drawing up a diagram of the future structure, we begin to build the foundation. Since a structure made of metal profiles will weigh little, there is no need to build a powerful foundation for it. We dig a trench up to half a meter deep along the entire perimeter. At its bottom we lay a cushion of a layer of sand and crushed stone (10 cm each) and compact it. Then the formwork is made and concrete is poured. In this case, it is necessary to install square metal pipes along the height of the garage or pieces of thick reinforcement so that they stick out on the surface by 15–20 cm. They will be necessary for attaching the frame of the future garage. After hardening, it is necessary to carry out waterproofing. This can be done conveniently using mastic or roll material(roofing felt).
Floor
It is also worth preparing the future floor in the garage. To do this, remove the layer fertile soil and everything is covered with sand and compacted. If a decision has been made to do inspection hole, then it should also be built before the walls are erected. Her bottom is flooded concrete mortar, and the walls (basement) can be made of brick.
It is convenient to fill the floor in the garage with concrete. To do this, a damper tape is laid around the perimeter to protect it from deformation when the temperature changes. Then a reinforcing mesh is laid on the compacted sand. After this, you can pour the concrete solution. Now you need to wait until the screed hardens sufficiently. After two weeks, the concrete will gain sufficient strength to continue work.
We build the frame
Now let's talk about how to build the frame of a future house for a car. For this work you will need:
- metal corners 80 mm;
- Bulgarian;
- electric welding;
- gate hinges;
- heat-insulating material (if wall insulation is provided);
- self-tapping screws;
- screwdriver;
- profiled sheet
The first step is to install the bottom trim. To do this, to square pipes(which are pre-installed into the foundation), metal corners are welded horizontally along the entire perimeter of the future garage.
Then we weld vertical posts to the bottom trim. They will also be made from a corner. In this case, it is necessary to observe a step corresponding to the width of the profiled sheet. After this, another corner is welded to the upper part along the entire perimeter (this will be top harness). Of course, during all work it is necessary to strictly monitor the horizontal and vertical positions of all racks and crossbars.
The frame is made for the back and sides of the future building. The gate will be located in front, so the configuration of this side will be different. The wall will consist of two parts. The first will be the pediment, and the second will be the gate opening.
For the gate itself, a frame is also made from metal corners, which need to be reinforced with stiffeners. Hinges are welded onto the frame, and the entire structure is hung on the posts of the opening. After this, they need to be sheathed with corrugated sheets. You can learn more about the manufacture of gates and their installation by watching the video.
Now it’s time to make rafters for the roof. Here you can choose two options, depending on the type of roof. She may be:
- single-slope;
- gable.
The first option is the simplest. When using a pitched roof, the garage frame is made with a slope to one side. The choice of slope depends on the position of the garage itself. The side is selected so that the water that will drain from the roof does not fall on neighboring buildings. Sometimes the garage is surrounded on all sides (except the front) by buildings, in which case the slope is towards the gate. In this case, a gutter should be installed on the roofs to drain water.
After this, metal corners are welded to the top, across the garage, and the roofing material is placed on them. As the latter, you can choose corrugated sheeting, only in this case roofing.
If the decision is made to make the roof gable, then all the walls of the garage are made at the same level. Then install rafter pairs, reinforced by slopes. The number of such pairs must correspond to the number of vertical posts. You can see how it should look in the photo.
Sheathing with corrugated sheets and finishing work
After erecting the frame, we proceed to covering the garage with corrugated sheets. This is done using galvanized self-tapping screws equipped with a metal washer and a rubber gasket, which will prevent moisture from penetrating and extend the life of the entire structure.
The profiled sheet is mounted vertically. You need to start from one corner and gradually work your way around the entire perimeter. Each subsequent sheet is mounted overlapping with the previous one.
If the garage is heated, then it is necessary to lay a layer of heat-insulating material. For this you can use mineral or glass wool, and polystyrene foam is also very often used. But the use of cotton wool is more preferable, since it is not subject to fire. Thermal insulation material glued with special means to the profiled sheet and racks. The roof also needs to be insulated. If you want, you can sheathe everything inner space plywood or other suitable material. This will improve the appearance. The garage is now completely ready for use.
Video
This animated video shows the process of assembling a garage from a metal profile:
See how the frame of a metal garage is erected:
A metal profile garage is lightweight design to ensure the safety of the car. To build such a structure with your own hands, each car owner must follow the basic rules and instructions.
Advantages and disadvantages of metal profiles
Metal profiles are among the leading building materials used in the construction of small buildings and structures. It has a number of undeniable advantages:
- Speed. The construction of a garage space from this material takes only a few days.
- Easy to install. Even a novice builder can handle the installation of metal profile sheets.
- Low cost. If you build a garage yourself, you only have to pay for the materials. If you hire trained people, the cost of their work will be much lower than when building a brick building.
- Durability. The supporting metal profile can be used for 30 years or more.
- Mobility. If needed, garage construction Easily disassembled and transported to another place.
- High temperature resistance.
- Fire resistance.
Metal profile is a lightweight material. It can even be used in places where construction capital buildings officially banned. However, it is not without certain disadvantages:
- Under strong mechanical stress, the sheet may become deformed. It cannot be returned to its original state, but it can be replaced.
- Weak thermal conductivity. The temperature in an uninsulated garage building made of metal profiles will coincide with the street temperature. This drawback is eliminated using internal insulation building.
We can conclude: the metal profile is ideal construction material for the construction of light buildings. Capital buildings are best made of stone or brick.
Preparing for work
The construction of any building requires careful preparation. In the process, tools and materials are calculated and purchased, and space is cleared for future construction.
Selection of building materials
To build garage walls, you will need a metal profile, which is marked with the letters “C” or “PS”. The letter “C” means that the material is of the wall type.
You also need to pay attention to the size of the wave. First of all, this concerns independent choice material. If the proposed corrugated sheet is marked C-20, this means that the wave height is 20 mm. This indicator affects the rigidity of the metal profile sheet and, as a consequence, the entire building. However, it will also make it much more expensive.
The cheapest is a metal profile marked C-8 or C-10, with a wave height of 8 or 10 mm. However, if you use this material for construction, you will have to attach it to the profile more often. This will reduce the airtightness of the building. It should also be taken into account that thin sheets will “walk” during strong winds. The result will be loosening of the corrugated sheet and a peculiar sound. If you plan to build a garage in a windy region, it is better to use a material with a high wave.
Another important indicator- sheet thickness. There is corrugated sheeting with a thickness of 0.4 - 1 mm on sale. For the construction of a garage building, you can limit yourself to 0.5 mm.
Calculation of materials
A standard one-car garage has the following dimensions:
- Length - from 4.5 m to freely accommodate any passenger car or GAZelle.
- Width - 3.5 m.
- The height of the structure is 2 m or more, depending on the vehicle.
To create such a structure you will need a set of materials:
- To build the foundation - 4–5 bags of cement and sifted sand.
- For the construction of a metal garage frame - about 70 m of 40*20 mm profile pipe.
- For the manufacture of additional stiffeners - about 50 m of 20*20 mm profile pipe.
- To cover the building you will need 23–25 sheets of metal profiles.
If you plan to build a garage for two cars, its width is approximately doubled, other indicators remain at the same level.
Tools
Besides the pipes cement mortar and metal profiles, to build a garage you will need the following set of tools:
- Bulgarian. It is used to cut metal structures, so the package should include a cutting wheel for metal.
- Electric jigsaw and specialized scissors for cutting metal.
- Welding machine
- Screwdriver and set of screws. Metal fasteners are suitable.
- Armature
- Building level
Instructions for building a garage from corrugated sheets with your own hands
The construction of a garage from corrugated sheets is carried out in several stages:
- Construction of the foundation. More often - monolithic slab made of concrete, also serving as a floor. The foundation itself is built within a couple of days, however, it will take several weeks for the final maturation of the solution.
- Making the frame. Vertical racks are installed at the foundation construction stage, and other structural elements are welded to them.
- Installation of corrugated sheets. The material is cut to size (if necessary), then installed on the walls and secured with self-tapping screws with rubber gaskets.
- Gate installation.
Let's look at each stage in more detail.
Site preparation and foundation construction
At the very beginning, the site is prepared for further construction. The area is cleared of plants, etc. and carefully leveled. When choosing a location for construction, several factors are taken into account: ease of access, possibility of use swing gates, location relative to neighboring buildings.
The construction of the foundation proceeds as follows:
Modifying components can be added to the concrete screed to increase water resistance and ductility. Such additives are liquid glass and some other mixtures.
Construction of the frame
The garage frame is assembled from an ordinary profiled pipe. This is done as follows:
The finished frame is mounted on a frozen foundation. First, the walls are mounted using building level are aligned vertically and fastened together by welding. Additional fastening of the frame to the base can be done using dowels and metal corners.
How to make a gate
The easiest way to make it at home is swing structure from metal profile. Garage Doors This type consists of a metal frame and two doors.
The supporting structure is made of metal bars. Height - about two meters, width - 2.8–3 m, exact dimensions are strictly individual. The frame is assembled as follows:
- The dimensions of the opening are measured. The installation of the frame will depend on the accuracy of the measurements.
- Blanks are cut from a steel angle with a square cross-section.
- The finished racks are laid out on a perfectly flat surface, leveled and leveled. To level the structure horizontally, you can use special pads. By measuring and comparing diagonals, right angles are checked and adjusted.
- The finished frame is welded. For the best fit of the door leaves, outer side made as smooth and even as possible. The seams remaining from welding are sanded with a grinder.
The next stage is assembling the frame of the doors. In the process of work, a standard profile of 60x20 mm is used. Assembly occurs in a similar way: frame elements are cut, laid out on a flat surface, aligned, adjusted and welded together. WITH inside Each sash is attached to 1–2 metal crossbars, ensuring the rigidity of the structure.
The next stage is sheathing. It can be made with standard metal profile sheets, with an overlap of 1–2 cm. To attach the sheets to the frame, welding or metal screws are used, the fastening step is through a wave.
The gate is secured to the frame using construction staples and loops. At standard size It is enough to weld two hinges on each gate. After installation work, the joints are treated with paint or degreaser. IN last resort crashes garage lock. As an alternative, you can install a latch.
Making a roof
First of all, the rafters are installed. For this, a profiled pipe is used. The size of the segment is equal to the distance between the opposite sides of the garage. The pitch is determined individually and depends on the climate (in snowy regions it is smaller) and the weight of the corrugated sheet.
If you are making cold roof, the roof will consist of the following elements:
- Waterproofing layer.
- Lathing.
- The top covering is made of corrugated board.
Insulation is attached to the rafter system. In this capacity, standard roofing felt is often used. A sheathing made of wood or metal is attached on top. For single-pitch or flat roof A metal profile structure is suitable. Compound individual elements The sheathing is performed by welding, all joints are coated with enamel or primer. This will avoid corrosion.
Corrugated sheeting is attached to the sheathing. For this purpose, self-tapping screws with zinc coating are used. To avoid scratching the coating, rubber washers are put on them.
Garage trim
Sheathing a garage building with corrugated sheets is done only after complete hardening concrete mixture. This will eliminate possible movement of the frame with subsequent deformation of the metal profile sheets.
- Fastening begins from the edge of one of the side walls. The first sheet of corrugated sheeting is leveled so that all edges fit tightly to the frame. Fastening is carried out using metal screws with a hexagonal head. The use of a rubber gasket will provide additional waterproofing and protect the metal profile from rust at the joints. First of all, the uppermost corner is grabbed, after which the sheet is carefully leveled and fastened over the entire area, excluding places where it overlaps with the next one.
- The second sheet is installed overlapping one wave and placed at the same level as the first. At several points, both elements are fastened together and attached to the frame. Then the second sheet is also attached to the base over the entire area, excluding the last wave, which will overlap with the third. All other cladding elements are installed in this way.
- The roof covering begins with the installation of gutters and wind strips. First, the hooks for the drain are attached, then the pipe is laid in them. Then wind strips, which are bent sheets of iron, are installed around the perimeter. They are necessary to prevent precipitation from getting under the roof. One of the edges of the plank should connect to the drain.
- Next, sheets of metal profiles are laid on the roof and attached to the sheathing. Laying occurs from bottom to top, with a slight overlap on top. This will prevent precipitation from getting under the roof.
Insulation and internal lining
A metal profile garage is rarely insulated. If you do not plan to heat the room, there will be little point in installing insulation. If desired, this can be done in a few hours.
The insulation can be sheet or roll. The main difference is in the installation method.
- Connect metal profile sheets using screws. If necessary, this will allow you to disassemble or repair the garage.
- With the help of corrugated sheets you can strengthen wooden building. To do this, it is enough to cover it with sheets. You can first lay a layer of thermal insulation.
- You can make not only a garage from a metal profile, but also outbuilding, For example, small shed or workshop.
- The theoretical service life of a garage structure made of corrugated sheets reaches 70 years. Practical - a little less. To ensure that the structure lasts longer, connections and joints should be checked periodically. In addition, the walls of the room must be painted annually. This will avoid rust and preserve the presentable appearance of the building for years.
Video: Do-it-yourself garage made of metal profiles
At self-construction garage made of metal profiles, it is important to remember: joints and chips are painted or treated with degreasing compounds. This will extend the life of the building.
To build a garage, you can use a wide variety of materials, including metal profiles (corrugated sheeting). The material in question is characterized by high reliability and strength. In addition, the sheets have an attractive appearance, which allows the construction of buildings that fit perfectly into the design of the site.
With high levels of rigidity and strength, a garage made of metal profiles will have low weight, which significantly reduces the requirements for the foundation. WITH installation work you can do it yourself. All work comes down to erecting a frame and covering it with metal profiles. It is more convenient if you have at least one assistant.
Before you start building a garage from a metal profile, prepare all the necessary accessories. Also calculate in advance required amount profiled sheets. In fact, it will be enough for you to know only the dimensions of the future garage. You tell them to the material seller, and he will independently determine the required number of sheets.
Remember that the flooring will be attached with an overlap of about 15-20 cm. You also need to include at least 10-15% of the material as a reserve in the calculation.
Garage assembly kit
- Profile pipes. From these you will assemble the frame of your future building.
- Thermal insulation material.
- Vapor barrier membrane.
- Rivets.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Electric screwdriver.
- Wire cutters.
- A pair of shovels.
- Marker.
- Plumb.
- Level.
- Screws.
- Sifted sand.
- U-shaped metal profile.
- Crushed stone.
- Cement.
Is it worth making a garage from metal profiles?
Using metal profiles to build a garage has many advantages, which is why more and more owners prefer this material. The most important advantage is the much lower final cost of the structure compared to garages made from other popular materials.
It is very easy to build from metal profiles. With proper skill, building a garage takes several days. Professionals in their field cope with such work in 1-1.5 days.
The service life of a well-built garage made of metal profiles reaches several decades.
You can handle all installation work on your own. This allows you to avoid hiring professionals and significantly save on construction.
However, garages made from the material in question also have their drawbacks, which are also important to know and take into account. Firstly, such material can be easily damaged by intruders if desired - the walls can simply be cut with an ordinary circular saw. Therefore, it is recommended to consider a metal profile as a material for construction only if the garage will be installed on a private plot with well-equipped protection.
Secondly, metal profiles do not tolerate strong temperature changes. This point imposes additional requirements for the arrangement of thermal insulation and other protective materials. The use of various insulators slightly increases the cost of the finished structure.
First step. Define comfortable spot to accommodate a garage. It is better if it is located as close as possible to the fence with a gate and, at the same time, not too far from the house.
Second step. Remove debris from the area and remove 10-15 cm of topsoil. If you are making a viewing hole, prepare a foundation pit for this object.
Third step. Prepare the markings. Metal rods and rope will help you with this. Secure the rods in the ground around the perimeter of the building and stretch the twine between them.
Fourth step. Dig holes 50x50x50 cm in the corners of the building.
Preparation of the base and construction of the frame
After the foundation has hardened, you can begin constructing the frame.
First stage. Prepare profiled pipes. Both square and round products are suitable.
Second phase. Install the pipes in the holes prepared in the previous steps. Place the pipe in the center of the hole, level it and fill the hole with a mixture of sifted sand and fine gravel or crushed stone. Repeat for all holes.
Third stage. Fill the holes with installed posts with concrete mortar. While the concrete hardens, you can rest.
Fourth stage. Assemble the frame. To do this, connect the previously installed vertical support posts with horizontal elements. The crossbars can be made from the same material as the supports.
Video - Assembling a garage frame
When choosing frame dimensions, take into account the following points:
- machine dimensions;
- the need to allocate space for storing various tools and other accessories;
- the need to set up an impromptu office, etc.
Construction of garage walls
After erecting the frame of the future garage, proceed directly to the installation of metal profile sheets.
First stage. Start attaching the sheets from any angle. Place the sheet against the frame and secure it to the posts using self-tapping screws.
Second phase. Continue attaching sheets until the entire garage is covered.
Third stage. Additionally strengthen the joints using steel rivets.
Fourth stage. Paste over finished walls on the inside with vapor barrier material.
Fifth stage. Attach the sheathing under the insulation to the walls and place mineral wool in the cells of the sheathing.
Sixth stage. Place a second layer of waterproofing on top of the insulation.
Seventh stage. Cover insulated walls with your preferred material, for example, clapboard.
If the height of the metal profile sheet exceeds the height of your future garage, cut the sheets according to the required dimensions. As for fixing the sheets, self-tapping screws need to be screwed in every 25-30 cm.
During installation, use bitumen sealants. Treat joints with such compounds. Thanks to such processing, the resistance of the building to various loads will be significantly increased.
Roof laying
Garages made of metal profiles are equipped with the simplest roof with one or two slopes. A separate frame is installed for the roof. You can use the same materials from which the main frame was assembled. In essence, a standard rafter system. Make the lathing in increments of 1-1.5 m.
Attach the sheets of metal profile to the rafters. It is first recommended to attach steam, heat and moisture insulation materials to the roof frame. This can be done after installation of the flooring, but before it is more convenient. The same materials that were used for finishing the walls are suitable for insulation. High-quality insulation can be done using mineral wool.
The sheets are laid with an overlap of about 20 cm. Be sure to treat the joints bitumen sealant. To fasten the sheets, use self-tapping screws with rubber gaskets. For 1 m2 of roofing sheets, use 7-8 self-tapping screws.
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Finally, all that remains is to arrange the floor and install the gate. The floor is made in an extremely simple sequence: a base of boards or bars is installed, expanded clay is poured or other insulation is installed, and board flooring is fixed on top of the base. An even simpler option is filling concrete screed. In this regard, be guided by your own preferences.
The gate can be made from the same metal profile or another material of your choice.
Follow the instructions received and your garage will be long years flawlessly perform all tasks assigned to him.
Good luck!
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