One of the many benefits to living in the Midwest is the enjoyment of all four seasons!

While the snow can be beautiful and the rain refreshing, it can be a pain when it is time to bring groceries from the garage to the house without getting soaked!

Building a new garage is exciting, however not everyone has the space for an attached garage, however, a detached garage is still an option.

One way to provide access to the structure from the home is to have a breezeway built.

What Is A Breezeway?

Much like a hallway, this covered path allows the convenience of having access to both structures without being overly exposed to the elements and is most often paved or completed with a concrete walkway.

Aesthetically speaking, a breezeway can complement the two structures with a simple roof providing coverage without walls or screens, or it can be a finished space.

Do I Need A Breezeway?

The design process of a new garage should be customized to the homeowner. It is important to ask questions and share with your builder your various needs for a new structure. If that connection to the home is important, or required by the village, then the design should reflect that need and be included in the finished drawing.

The permitting process may also reveal that a breezeway is required by municipal code. This often occurs when a municipality does not allow for garages to be detached from the home, therefore, a breezeway satisfies that code.

If you are considering a new garage with additional space such as a breezeway or patio space, contact Heartland Garage Builders a call for a free consultation and estimate at HeartlandGarageBuilders.com or 224-326-2698.