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Wooden Garages
If you want a timber garage that fits with your garden design and the rest of your garden buildings, then why not consider a wooden garage?
Offering all the security, durability, and weather-resistance of their counterparts, a wooden garage can be a stylish and competitively-priced solution to storing even the largest vehicles. Whether you need a full-size garage, or something more compact for a bike or motorbike, we've got it all within our range.
Browse our range below and discover the right timber garage for you!
FAQs
If you’re considering a new garage to house your vehicle in, then it’s well worth looking beyond traditional brick or concrete structures. There’s a number of reasons why wooden garages are exploding in popularity right now.
A wooden garage will be more in-fitting with the rest of your timber garden buildings whilst offering a sleek and clean aesthetic with the timelessness of timber design. And this gorgeous look is all achieved without compromising on structural integrity. Our wooden garages are manufactured with interlocking, tongue and groove boards to provide an incredible degree of solidity and strength.
A wooden garage is equally capable of being utilised beyond that of a standard storage area. If you’re looking for a space in which plenty of time will be spent pursuing DIY ventures and other similar projects, then one of our timber garages is more than capable of being used in this way.
So yes, wooden garages are brilliant products. Here at Garden Buildings Direct, we pride ourselves on the quality and consistency of all our wooden buildings, with the timber garage being no exception!
Thanks to a quality design and the employment of interlocking tongue and groove boards with pressure-treatment as standard (on our BillyOh Aston) we can offer our 15-year guarantee against rot, decay, and insect infestation (10-year guarantee on non-pressure treated products).
And there are still numerous tips you can follow to ensure a lasting lifespan for your wooden garage:
Treat the wood
Having wood treated will increase its resistance to the worst weather conditions the UK can throw at it, whilst warding off the likelihood of mould or rot. The Aston Wooden Garage comes pressure treated as standard. Pressure treatment is a fantastic option which will ensure longevity for your wooden garage.
Insulation
While wood is a natural insulator and will help to regulate temperature to an extent, the internal temperature within a wooden garage can still fluctuate and affect its lifespan. Insulation is a great way of further improving this temperature regulation, such as fibreglass or polystyrene insulation. For more, read this guide on damp-proofing and insulating garden buildings.
Limit humidity and mould
Similarly, a humid or damp interior will shorten the life of your wooden garage. The solution to this is simple - ensure proper air flow through your garage. Simply leave one of the garage’s dual entrances open and allow it to ventilate.
Level foundation
Your wooden garage must be built on an expanse which is dry and properly levelled. Building on ground which isn’t flat may result in water collecting under the flooring, leading to a humid interior, mould and rotting wood. For more, out this guide on building a base.
While building your own wooden garage may seem cheaper from the outset, the costs will quickly stack up. In between buying and having a large amount of materials delivered, the likely hiring of builders to construct it for you, and the potential for having a durable foundation laid, expenses will start to rapidly rise.
Meanwhile, our prefab wooden garage is excellently priced at £4,425, including pressure treatment. It’s also relatively easy for the vast majority of people to build, with little-no prior construction experience required, meaning the obvious cost of paying builders is saved on.
When it comes to building a wooden garage, the price will greatly vary, depending on a number of key factors, such as the size required to comfortably house your vehicle. Generally speaking, buying a wooden garage from a retailer such as Garden Buildings Direct will prove to be the more financially savvy option than designing and building one yourself; not to mention, the far less time consuming and stressful alternative as well!
You may think that a wooden garage is simply a large shed, but there are certain differences which separate a wooden garage from its shed counterpart. For one thing, a wooden garage doesn’t come with a floor, in order to avoid having your vehicle placing constant pressure on a wooden surface when driving on and off it.
A garage will generally cost more than a wooden shed which can largely be attributed to vast size differences. The double doors included with a wooden garage allow you to move your vehicle in and out with ease. They also allow for easier movement of other large and often unwieldy items such as ride-on mowers.
Overall, your preference can be determined by your individual wants and needs. If you wish for somewhere to store your car then a wooden garage is your best option. If you want a large space to perform DIY projects or store gardening equipment then you may be better suited to a garden shed.
Without having to apply for planning permission, the maximum eaves height of your garage is 2.5 metres, if it is within 2 metres of your property boundary. The eaves height of our wooden garages is 2 metres, so below the maximum height.
Because a wooden garage is classed as a permitted development - unless you intend to use it for office/work purposes or plan on sleeping/living in it - you can have a garage on your property without the need for planning permission.
If you’re at all unsure about boundaries or planning permission, then the best course of action is to contact your Local Planning Authority or visit the Planning Portal for further details and clarification surrounding this.
The most obvious and conventional thing to store in your wooden garage is a vehicle - be it a car or motorbike. Storing vehicle related supplies, such as wiper and brake fluid also makes perfect sense.
Beyond this however, your garage can be modded out to store just about whatever you wish! Be it gardening tools such as lawnmowers and handheld equipment, kids outdoor toys or even rarely used items which would otherwise be cluttering up your household/garden.
Here at Garden Buildings Direct, we’re firm believers that outside of items which cannot withstand temperature swings, items which can be deemed dangerous (such as propane tanks) and items which may attract pests, your wooden garage is more than capable of storing a huge range of items Similarly, when it comes to a garden shed, particularly a wooden shed, if it fits - it’s probably worth storing!
There are several things that we’d advise you avoid storing in your wooden garage, in order to ensure your home is kept safe and your belongings remain in excellent shape. Some of these items include:
- Pet Food - Storing pet food in your garage will likely encourage an invasion of greedy pests. If you do intend to keep pet food in your garage, then ensure it’s kept in a plastic or metal container, as rodents will find these materials more difficult to chew through.
- Paint - This substance is best off being kept at a steady, consistent temperature, something which cannot be easily guaranteed in a garage or other type of garden building.
- Propane Tanks - While generally safe, a leak in an enclosed space such as a garage can lead to a fire, meaning you’re better off storing your propane tanks elsewhere.
Important Documents - Important papers such as passports need to be kept indoors, to avoid potential water damage as a result of moisture in the air.
Storing firewood inside your house often isn’t an option, for a number of reasons. Alternatively, storing firewood outside is a feasible course of action, but it will be exposed to the elements and likely become damp as a result. Therefore, storing wood in your garage or a different type of garden storage building can be a great option.
Before doing so, ensure that the wood being placed in your garage is already dry. This is because it will likely stay damp within your garage and may spread to the rest of your firewood. Moreover, be sure to store your firewood in a location which is away from any potential fire hazards. If your garage contains a workshop/workbench, then placing it on the other side of the garage would be a wise move. Or if you want a more space-saving option, check out our sheds for log storage.
Our BillyOh products are designed to be easy to assemble. Simply follow the instructions provided with your order and you and a friend (using some basic tools) can have your wooden garage up in no time!
Yes, and our heavy-duty 44mm tongue and groove cladding (BillyOh Aston model) provides better insulation and protection year-round whilst denying water ingress or the likelihood of unwanted entrances. Suitable for use with a heavy-duty lock, our wooden garages are highly secure.
We strongly recommend our BillyOh Aston wooden garage. With pressure treatment and felt as standard, this tongue and groove garage is highly weather-resistant and built to withstand even harsh conditions.
You wooden garden garage should fall under ‘permitted development’ (and not require planning permission) so long as it:
- Doesn’t exceed a max height of 4m for a dual-pitched roof
- Doesn’t exceed a max eaves height of 2.5m if it’s within 2m of a boundary
- Doesn’t take up more than 50% of your garden area
- Isn’t built past the front boundary of your house
- Isn’t intended for permanent residential use
However, these rules may vary depending on where you live. So to be safe, check with your local council first. Or for more info, read our guide to planning permission.
Bespoke Wooden Garages
Here at Garden Buildings Direct, we offer premium wooden garages with our BillyOh Aston model. With an apex roof and rustic aesthetic, it’s sure to complement any garden or driveway whilst providing security and weather-resistant construction to house your vehicle. Plus, the multi-functional nature of the design means it can double up as a wooden workshop.
For something more compact, we even offer a BillyOh motorbike store. So if you’re after fantastic value for money at a fraction of the cost of a brick-built alternative, check out timber garages. We think they’re far more aesthetically pleasing than the alternative, and they’re built to last for just as long.
Why Buy a Timber Garage From Garden Buildings Direct?
A wooden garage, instead of a metal garage or car port, represents an incredibly stylish and attractive means of providing safe storage for your vehicle. While any kind of off-road parking is preferable leaving your valuable vehicle on the street, the ultimate in security comes in the form of a garage. And with so many people transitioning from brick-built garages of the past to increasingly popular timber frame garages, why not get a jump on the trend?
A concern which often surrounds wooden buildings such as a wooden garage is that of a shorter lifespan when compared to alternatives made with differing materials. However, this is something you needn’t worry about with our garage design, as our wooden garage is made with high-spec timber that is built to last. Using high-quality European sourced timber, our wooden garages come with an extended BillyOh 15-year guarantee against rot, decay, and insect infestation.
All because our Aston wooden garage model comes pressure treated as standard (the rest of our wooden garage range otherwise falls under our 10-year guarantee). This process involves introducing preservatives and chemicals to our timber in a vacuum, allowing it to penetrate the surface and give longer-lasting and more comprehensive protection than dip-treatment. And this could well save you money as well as time spent on maintenance in the future.
And our BillyOh wooden garages range also includes multi-purpose sheds and workshops made from durable tongue and groove cladding. So if you need a garage for bikes and ride-on mowers, look no further.
What Makes Our Wooden Garages Stand Out?
As with all our garden buildings, from sheds to log cabins and summerhouses, our wooden garages are highly functional and versatile buildings. Our BillyOh garages can be used for more than simply storing your car. The possibilities are almost endless, so from DIY workshop or garden office pod to home gym, what you use your wooden garage for is up to you.
Practicality is very much at the forefront of our timber garage design, with the 4 x 5.5m size being more than sufficient to comfortably house the vast majority of cars (including SUVs, estates and sports cars). You could just as easily store a motorbike and use the additional space however you please!
Wide double-door access at the front makes the task of transporting your vehicles - as well as anything else stored in your wooden car garage - far less of a burden. Accessibility is key, which is why there’ll still be plenty of space for you to navigate around your wooden garage, even once larger models of car have been securely parked inside.
Heavy Duty Cladding Type - Tongue and Groove Cladding
Our timber garage kits use not only premium quality materials but construction. Tongue and groove wooden panelling creates a tight seal that protects against water ingress and even harsh weather.
Timber Garage
Whether it's single garages for a motorbike or bikes, or a garden garage with an apex roof for your cars, you'll find it all here at Garden Buildings Direct.
Guarantee
Our BillyOh buildings come with a 10-year guarantee against rot, insect infestation, and decay. Your wooden garage building can even undergo pressure treatment to further protect for up to 15-years against even harsh British weather.
Sizes, Quality, and Design
At Garden Buildings Direct, we're dedicated to offering a wide range of sizes of garden buildings at budget-friendly prices. Using quality timber sourced from Europe our double garage and garages with double doors are perfect for vehicles, storing garden equipment, or carrying out DIY projects.
Shop For Your Wooden Garage Today
Be sure to check out our fantastic wooden garage products today. We’re sure that you’ll find the timber garage which is absolutely perfect for your needs.
And if you’re unsure about any product specifications, or have any other general queries, then be sure to get in touch with our excellent customer service team. They’re more than happy to answer whatever burning questions you may possess. They can also talk you through our purchasing process which includes delivery - fast and free to the majority of mainland UK.