I have a garage about 5 metres from the back of my property that i have converted into a room, and i was wondering how difficult or practical it would be to build an undercover walkway from my back door to the garage. i think it would help us use the room more if we could walk straight through without getting wet!!
any input greatly appreciated.
2007-01-31 10:34:39 · 16 answers · asked by ilovemywii 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Building a breezeway is not hard but be careful to get it level and straight. I used 8X8 pressure treated post set every 8 feet with 2 2 x 10 beams. the width is 6 feet. For the rafters you can use 2 x 4's. Tie it in at the house and garage so it doesn't leak
2007-01-31 10:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by believer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
Absolutely!!!!
I think it would be very practical!!!
If I were you, I'd put in a couple of windows and start plants for the garden
on the windowsills.... and put in one small
electrical outlet for a heater in cold weather. I'd make it very comfortable, even to the point of putting in a couple of padded benches so you can sit and have coffee, and be peaceful ... rather than just a utilitarian thing .... so the windows have curtains that match the padded benches... and have a pin-up lamp on the wall above the outlet....or .. maybe a nice table with a table lamp instead ... you could put plants you bring in from the garden for the winter along the walls ... and put a runner rug of indoor-outdoor carpeting from the back door to the room... it would be great!
Peace & Love
2007-01-31 12:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how the area is laid out and if you want it insulated, if the walk way can go along a wall you could suspend cheap plastic panelling over the top and rooted down with wooden posts you could do this without a wall but your posts would require some serious ground work. if you want it insulated it will cost you a lot more so get a guy in and be aware if its a permanent structure you may need permission from you council.
2007-01-31 10:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by ben c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great idea! You can make it as easy or elaborate as you wish and that is the cool part. You may want to check with your local Government to see if that job requires a permit. You can have some fun and learn a few things if you build it yourself. However, it will have folks walking under it so it must be solid! Is there a concrete walk from the house to garage? Try and make the cover fairly wide so it will be comfortable to walk under and protect you from the elements. Good luck!
2007-01-31 10:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by Rocko Barbella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local planning office / building control office.
They should give you the best advice on what you can do.
AFAIK, If the structure you build can be considered temporary, you may have no problems - just make sure it is secured properly.
And stay on the right side of your neighbours - they can make things very difficult if they get jealous or your walkway blocks out sunlight to their flowers too much.
2007-01-31 12:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in a gardening book for a pergola type design an copy it ..but cover top in polycarbonate sheet .. if you can fit a joist hanger to house end and to garage end all you will need is two joist .5 metres long ..4 fence post ..two either side to support joist to prevent flexing ..and cross supports every 600 mm ..for these use 4 by 2 ..for joist use 9 by 2
2007-01-31 20:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldnt be difficult at all, its just a matter of framing, sheathing, and waterproofing. As far as practicality thats hard to answer without actually seeing the property. Check the local building codes in your town however, because they may make this a moot point by not allowing you to build
2007-01-31 11:40:19 · answer #7 · answered by pww.irocc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corragated plastic on batons is cheap and easy batons on wall of house and posts at end where you want the walkway to end nail on sheets and cut for pipes on wall overlap and seal with silicone .
add guttering going into a water butt if you want aswell
wood planks go from the posts across .
2007-01-31 10:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not build a pergola,you could plant honeysuckle, clematis (montana variety) or something like that to grow over the top,some are quite fast growing so the rain would not get to you,and it would be nice n smelly in the summer and dense in the winter.
2007-01-31 10:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With proper planning it would be fairly easy as long as it was going to be of timber construction.But remember measure twice and cut once....
2007-01-31 10:39:40 · answer #10 · answered by lost my mojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋