Garages
Castle takes special pride in our construction in that each garage we build is customized to fit your specific needs with respect to your property and personal tastes. Permits are required on every project and sometimes a survey is needed to secure a permit.
Our garage building schedule is approximately 21 days from start to completion. Most of our projects begin with the teardown of an existing garage, tear-out of the concrete slab, and pouring a new floating slab with regulation footings to support your new structure.
Construction & Codes
Castle’s basic garage consists of a Keystone style footing with double 5/8 rebar steel reinforcement poured with the 4-5" concrete slab. A moisture resistant bottom plate of 2"x 4" green treated wood (to resist moisture between the concrete and construction lumber) is then fastened to the concrete slab with anchor bolts.
Our walls are then constructed with 2"x 4" stud grade lumber 16" on center. 1/2" wood-based sheathing board is used to construct the walls which are then fastened to the studs for the side walls. We use galvanized (rust resistant), ring shank (keeps nails from losing their grip over time) nails in our construction.
Our trusses, which provide the support for the roof, are engineered to the specifications of your project. We set these and then nail sheathing to complete the roof and gable ends.
If your garage is located within 5' of a property line, 5/8 sheetrock on both sides of a neighboring wall is required as a fire barrier. This is Minnesota state code.
The Details
Roofing and siding your garage are the next steps. We'll match your home's shingle color as close as possible or to your choice. While most customers choose vinyl siding, others are available: composite sidings, LP® SmartSide® wood siding, cement siding, stucco, etc. are also available.
Standard two car openings are 7' high by 16' wide. We use a 12" x 18' header or laminated beams to ensure that your garage door opening does not sag over the years and cause problems with your opening. We can custom fit any size door to your specifications should you have the need.
Our garage doors can be customized to include windows, locks, and an array of colors. We guarantee the door for life and include a one year warranty on parts and labor and five years on the springs. Door openers will be installed at the time of garage door installations if needed.
Electrical work is the final step and requires a separate permit. It can be done either by the home owner or a licensed electrician.
We do not build garage kits! All of our lumber is hand-picked with respect to straightness and environmentally friendly products from environmentally responsible companies.
Our Process
The garage building process starts with a free consultation. We’ll get to know you and what your goals are for your project. We’ll discuss options for size, location, and features. You’ll give us an idea of the siding and roofing you envision for your new garage. We will then outline a budget and agreement for your project. Plans will be drawn in order to secure a permit.
Before a permit is pulled and work can begin, we require:
- A signed agreement which we provide that specifically lists the work to be performed
- A schedule of work to be performed
- A down payment on the project so we can get it scheduled
Let us help you make your garage your castle!
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