A Garage Kit Makes Increased Storage a Snap

Jan 17
19:13

2010

MJ Marks

MJ Marks

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A garage kit is a quality, relatively inexpensive, and doable option if you need increased garage space.

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Do you need more storage space? Do you have an RV or a boat that needs a place to be stored out of the weather? Do you have lots of stuff that needs to be secured? Chances are,A Garage Kit Makes Increased Storage a Snap Articles you, like almost everyone else needs more storage space. A garage kit makes getting that space not only easy, but affordable.


The normal stick-built garage structure is expensive and takes a professional to construct. If you are a relatively competent do-it-yourselfer, or just want to save a few bucks then opting for a garage kit is something you should seriously consider. Modern garage kits are made out of quality materials and are designed to be put up quickly with basic tools and techniques, and will last for years to come.


My first adventure with a garage kit came a few years ago. I had a friend who bought one from a company called VersaTube. He called to let me know it was being delivered. When I got to his house the truck had already off-loaded the materials and was just leaving. My friend had just finished verifying that all the pieces were there and was feeling a little nervous. I tried to bring some assurance and offered to do what I could. A few days later I came back and we got started.


My friend had made earlier preparations for the foundation and a concrete pad had already been poured. This gave a really solid base for us to construct on. We laid out all the pieces according to the well written instructions. The frame members were actually swaged so they went together without any trouble. Basic tools were all we used. Before long we had assembled the base outline and the frames and had them upright and connected. Putting on the siding sheets and roofing was a snap because I had done a lot of that sort of work in the past. However, even if I hadn't, it still would have been a simple job. It really doesn't take a genius to take accurate measurements and bolt or screw pieces together.


My friend's garage kit came with a pedestrian door and one large pull up door. It also had several 3x3 windows that were included. I thought this was a really great feature because of the natural light they allow in. By the time we wired the new garage for light it was a really useable space. Over the next few weeks and months my friend built some work tables and shelves for the new garage and started using it for his woodworking hobby.


It makes no difference at all what you need increased storage space for. A garage kit makes it  quick and easy to get. You will need to prepare a proper location for it and give some thought to whether you want a dirt floor, a concrete floor, or some other option. I personally think that concrete offers the best value, it gives the garage kit somewhere solid and durable to be constructed on. From what I could tell, VersaTube offered a quality kit and lots of support when needed. If I were going to construct a garage kit for myself I would order one from them. I saw my friend the other day and he is still very happy with his new space. That means a lot. When I asked him what he thought about it, he said " a garage kit from VersaTube rocks!" Good enough for me.