NEW GARAGES
Quality You Can Trust
The quality of our craftsmanship and materials are unparalleled and we take great care to see to it that it stays that way on each and every project, and we average well over 30 years of experience. We’ve seen it all and have the know-how and experience to tackle any job.
Of course, building the highest quality garages includes the use of superior quality materials. Your garage will stand the test of time and the elements largely because of the quality components outlined below.
Highest Quality Standards
4″ Concrete Floor
Steel Reinforced Concrete
Crushed stone base
Raised water ledge on all
4 sides
Anchor bolts to secure
garage to floor
8″ Concrete perimeter
3 foot X full with concrete
apron
Conduit stub for electric
Pitched floor and apron
for water drainage
All concrete 6 bag mix
Scored concrete
Wolmanized bottom plates
for added protection
Wall studs 16″ on center
Notched corner bracing
Lumber all kiln dried #2
or better
Double 2 x 4 top plates
3 foot steel panel service door
with lock and deadbolt
Double 2 x 12 laminated
header 1/2″ flitch plate
7 foot high doors for vans
Steel rollers & hinges
Weather stripping around
door
Torsion spring
Choice of slider or jalousie
picture window
Thick vinyl siding – Choice
of color
Double wall construction
Aluminum threshold
Interlocking corners
Finished corners
Double 2 x 6 header over all
service door & window
openings
Triple 2 x 4 at all corners
Siding butted to all casings
and caulked
Finished or unfinished door
jams – Your Choice
Seal tab shingles – Choice
of Colors 25 yr.
Exterior grade sheathing
Finished or unfinished boxed
eaves – Your Choice
4″ to 12″ boxed eaves – Your
Choice
2 x 6 ties with trusses
1-2 x 6 tie horizontally – for
further support
2 roof vents with screens
2 x 8 hips and ridge
2 x 6 common and jack rafters
Bird mouth cut rafters
15# felt under shingles
Garage Roof Styles
Your new garage is important to us and our experience can help you decide the best options for you from a simple to highly customized look. Garages are highly influenced by roof style. The most common roof styles are Gable, Reverse Gable and Hip. For details of these roof styles and examples of our work, check out our images below. These are just a very few samples of differing styles. There are many more possibilities, so be sure to let us know all your needs and wishes.
Barn Style
Gable
Hip
Reverse Gable
Custom
Garage Layouts & Sizes
We have a variety of garage styles to meet your needs. Below are samples of some sizes we offer. If you do not see the size you are looking for, please let us know. Better Built Garages specializes in custom garage designs and sizes to meet your specific needs.
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