Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Oct 10, 2009 1:12 pm My plan is: Get an alum window that is larger than the garage arch put in where the garage door is (easy job as no cutting it will just bolt on the inside flush with the bricks like the garage door tracks do.). The result will be what looks like an arched window. Move the HWS outside (or box it upif I cant shift it). Paint the walls inside the garage (3 of the 4 walls are exposed brick which I will render or plasterboard at a later date before I sell). Put down carpet. The garage has internal access to the lounge and also a back door and back window into the garden so it will be a very large and nice room. I dont need a garage as I have just bought a shed and I have no car anyway. When I get a car I will put it under a large canvas pergola. Then later before I sell in 3 or more yrs I will get a carport put out the front of the ex-garage. The carport will be attached to the house and it will possibly have a covered walkway across the front of the house. This way the arches will be quite hidden by the carport. I hate those arches (what was I thinking when I bought?). I will then be selling a 4 bedroom house or that is to say a 3 bed house with huge storage/rumpus. Photo is http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/Gatoblanconz/ Any feedback? I am renovating a 3 bed house. I have no trades experience but I am keen to learn how renovate. I really appreciate the advice people give me here because I dont have a car so it is hard to get around trades places to talk to people. Re: Garage conversion and carport - feedback - photos 2Oct 10, 2009 1:34 pm Hi go to photobucket, open an account and upload pic from there Building with Homebuyers Centre El Questro! My building thread..viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19421 Brickies started 5/10 Re: Garage conversion and carport - feedback - photos 3Oct 10, 2009 8:36 pm Sounds like a good conversion 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Garage conversion and carport - feedback - photos 4Oct 17, 2009 5:17 am The only problem I can see is from my experience garages and carports have no waterproofing membrane underneath the floor and consequently can feel damp and as such are not fit (or legal in some states) as a living area. Once you cover any possible dampness with carpet you will have problems with a musty smell and eventually rotting carpet. IMHO it will always look like a DIY conversion and may even detract from the price of your home. Arfur Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle. We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… 0 11117 From the information posted it looks to me your rumpus room is nothing more than extended garage. That will present a number of challenges. Single brick wall between… 2 7766 Because it only states 90mm not if it’s 45mm or 35mm and yes I do have the plans my question was specifically since it’s not the structural value and only to hold… 2 3500 |