The Best Garages for Workshops
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Garages are not limited to just being vehicle storage. They can be converted into many spaces, including a home gym, art studio, and especially a workshop. Turning a detached garage into a workshop is common for Midwestern homeowners who need a space for their passion projects. A custom garage from Raber Storage Barns provides a dedicated and productive space for you to work and complete any ongoing projects. Here are some of our best garages for workshops.
What is Needed for a Garage Workshop
Sturdy Materials
Raber Storage Barns builds garages with premium materials. You can choose between metal, LP SmartSide, and vinyl siding. Metal is highly durable, low-maintenance, energy-efficient, and can withstand harsh Midwest weather conditions. Vinyl is cost-effective and low-maintenance, but can be more susceptible to cracking and fading from the sun. LP SmartSiding is extremely durable, versatile, sustainable, and designed to withstand weather, but is vulnerable to excess moisture. You’ll want to choose materials that are sturdy, within your budget, and match the style that you want.
Ample Space
For a workshop, you’ll need enough space to comfortably work in the garage. Make sure you plan for space for equipment, tools, some storage, and a dedicated work area. Ideally, you’ll want to leave room to grow and expand your workspace. If you don’t get the appropriate size, the space can easily become cluttered. Our team can add workbenches and shelves to your garage for a project space and organization.
Interior Features
For your workshops to operate smoothly, you’ll need a few features and utilities.
Utilities:
Install electricity, ventilation, an HVAC system, and insulation in your garage to make working in it more comfortable. Electricity will allow you to get lights in the space so you can use it even at night. You’ll need to have proper ventilation in the space, especially if you’re a woodworker. Use the HVAC system, fans, vents, or the doors and windows to circulate air. To further make the space more comfortable, install insulation when building the walls to resist heat transfer and make the structure more energy-efficient. We offer electrical and insulation packages to install these features.
Features:
Depending on your passion project, you may want to install flooring and walls to make the space look more finished. Our garage floors are durable and are designed to hold the weight of a car, but you may want to consider finished floors for a more polished look. We can install drywall and paint the walls your desired color to get you motivated about your projects. If you’ll be working with noisy equipment, we recommend adding some soundproofing boards to minimize noise.
Best Garages for Workshops
Standard Garages
Our standard one and two-car garages are perfect for a workshop space. They’ll provide enough space for your project, with sizes starting at 12’x20’ for single-car garages, and can be as large as 30’x40’ for two-car garages. These garages will fit any Midwestern lifestyle. If you just need the garage for a workshop, then we recommend the single-car garage. If you need vehicle storage, we recommend building a two-car garage and using one side for your car and the other for your passion project. Our standard garages come with a treated tongue and groove Performance Max garage flooring, but can be upgraded to have concrete floors.
Lofted Garages
Lofted garages are ideal if you only need a workspace without needing to store your vehicle. These single-car garages have a lofted roof that provides a high ceiling, allowing you to install a loft space for additional storage. Our sizes for these structures range from 12’x20’ to 16’x40’. They have reinforced floors to hold your heavy equipment, and we can add a shelf system for extra storage for your passion project. If you need storage for your workshop, then this is the perfect garage style for you.
Garage Sheds
Garage sheds give the best of both worlds. These structures are functional additions to your property, offering a shed with a garage door. They combine the storage that sheds provide with garage door accessibility for a focused workshop. Sizes for these garages range from 12’x20’ to 14’x30’, providing plenty of space for your project. If needed, we can partition off these units, so you can use one room for the workshop and the other for storage.
Build a Workshop Space with Raber
Ready to build a custom workshop? Raber Storage Barns builds high-quality, durable garages that can be easily converted into a project space. Our structures are ideal for Midwestern homeowners who need custom solutions for their properties. Check out our inventory of pre-built garages, or create a custom one with our 3D Configurator. All Raber structures come with a 5-year warranty for your convenience. Contact us today to get started.
