under main roof garage v carport
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Comments (7)I don't think its worth the expense. I mean cars are waterproof... spend the money on rooms the humans will use. I think its fine to put the car in a carport and one on the drive even. Its healthier as far as fumes go too. Most closed garages end up funnelling CO into the house. Just consider the thoroughfare into the house from those areas and make sure you have the pathway and walking space to do it comfortably and under cover. If you are squeezing around the cars it will feel cramped and if you are dashing through the rain it will feel inadequate. Also consider adding some cupboard style shed storage in your carport or along the outdoor wall of the house somewhere so you have somewhere secure to store tools and so on. They are usually lockable. It you have some pitch in you carport you could stash some extra storage in the rafters too....See MoreAdvice Please - Do I get rid of the carport?
Comments (12)Your needs for your home should ultimately drive the decisions....it's tricky jumping in and out on these things, particular after a design process has already occurred, as the projects developed as a result of decisions over various aspects and prioritising of the various goals. Function should drive the decisions one way or the other - THEN we work out how to make it aesthetically/spatially balanced one way or the other..........whatever you do you need to have solid reasoning and justification for all decisions.............. regarding your carport structure, you may well come to the confident conclusion that open private outdoor space/landscaping is a better use of that area for your and your property and that's the best option for you. Be careful not to get confused by differing advice here and whilst all ideas can be valid, the risk is losing your bearing with your own goals. I could argue both sides, a real estate agent may say you're diminishing market value, but you as the owner may prefer a larger rear yard. Not right or wrong, just different priorities and perspectives...... Typically when it comes to this stuff, our instincts are the best compass........but be sure you have taken time to think through options and have the right info.....after years of doing this I can say instinct never fails, but less then ideal outcomes can occur by not trusting your gut Cheers PD...See MoreFloor plan ideas for raise and build under of Queenslander
Comments (8)i was wondering about a downstairs front door but then how would you use the upstairs entry and what about potential loss of the grandparents' bedroom and space taken away from the garage and storage... different internal stairs meant enlarging the whole downstairs floor area (and changing the roof) and sacrificing space needed for the new upstairs deck and future pool (and extending further into the yard encroaches on the neighbours' views) but the old front stairs can be lengthened to maintain the original look of the house and you'll find that friends and family will more likely come in through the garage or rumpus room and the old front stairs will be used for only very enthusiastic sales people and photo ops but you do need to confirm all the dimensions on the original floor plan as the room sizes are inconsistent and an accurate original floor plan (including exact location of doors and windows) will help ensure that my suggestions could fit with the least amount of alteration to the existing structure and may also invite different suggestions from other HOUZZERS and happy to redraw your plans if you can correct this copy...See MoreTurning carport into outdoor room
Comments (11)Thanks for the ideas so far, we will be completely rebuilding this area and building a whole new structure, which is why I really want to get it right with the materials and design. I think where we are coming unstuck is I love a more open area, but my husband wants to close it all in as currently in the winter the wind and rain all blow in and get everything wet. As far as colours do you think I should go with contrasting against the brick (like a mid grey)?...See More- 6 years ago
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