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Why Do You Only Build Detached Garages?

As custom garage builders, we receive this question quite often, for understandable reasons. Garages serve a multitude of purposes today and while there are several options on the market, it is important to understand what type of structure will best meet your needs. First, it is necessary to understand the difference between an attached garage […]

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How Can Rain Affect Concrete?

With the excitement of a new detached structure, any setbacks can be discouraging. There are a variety of reasons why construction can be delayed, such as permitting challenges, supply shortages, and unpredictable weather. While your builder cannot predict the weather, they can take steps to avoid damaging the integrity of a freshly poured concrete slab. […]

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What To Look For In An Overhead Garage Door

There is no denying that the first characteristic noticed on a garage is the door, therefore some consideration should be taken into the selection of the final purchase. With garages taking on more of a multipurpose structure, your new door should both have curb appeal and durability. A benefit to building a new detached garage […]

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Can I Have Plumbing In My Detached Garage?

The more multifunctional detached garages become, the more helpful conveniences such as plumbing can be. Whether utilized for hobbies or clean up, the addition of plumbing is a luxury that is becoming more popular. There are many factors that determine how complicated this addition can be, however it can be done. While plumbing can be […]

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LP Smart Trim vs. Aluminum Siding

When designing the exterior of the garage, choosing siding should not be a decision made in haste. Whether you are looking to match the exterior of your home, or are looking for a specific design, there are many options on the market today that offer both. Providing the garage with a natural, low-maintenance, cedar look, […]

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What Is Cedar Siding?

When considering the siding of your new detached garage, it is quite common to match the siding to that of your home. With so many options on the market today, cedar siding is an attractive choice and extremely customizable, allowing for both a modern and yet rustic appearance. Made from cedar trees and used as […]

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Why LED Lighting In My Garage?

Building a new detached garage is an investment and taking the “extra” step/cost now, can save you money down the line. Lighting falls into this category and the type of fixture/bulb you choose can make a difference. That may sound like an exaggeration, as there are several construction decisions to be made that seem far […]

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Can I Have A Garage Floor Drain?

Designing your new detached garage can be exciting! Much like a home, there are cosmetic decisions to be made, such as what siding, shingles, and roof to choose that will match and best compliment your house. There are also decisions that need to be made based on the purpose of the structure. Will you be […]

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What Is A Roofed Covered Patio Used For?

As you begin designing your new detached garage, leave no detail untouched. Detached structures can provide both interior as well as exterior usable space. If you do not already have a patio in your yard or a porch, the option to add one to your garage can be added to the side, front or rear […]

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Can I Add Heating and AC To My Detached Garage?

Detached garages are extremely versatile, used for several purposes such as storage, protecting your cars from the elements, and for hobbies/workspaces. Living in the Chicagoland area, weather makes it difficult to use your investment year-round for anything more than parking cars. To comfortably utilize this space year-round, a heating and air conditioning system would be […]

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