Garage door conversion

n_s_simpson

Hi all, we have an attached garage with an entrance from our kitchen. The garage is dry so we have our washer, drier and a fridge freezer in there (our combi's in there too).

We don't put a car in there so I'd like to insulate the flat roof, board the two single brick outer walls (including insulation), fit a rad and replace the garage door for a PVC window and door. It'll make it a nicer utility room.

I'm not looking to raise the floor to the same height as the house (ceiling would then be too low).

Could I have a sealed PVC window and door fitted straight onto the concrete base without a damp-course?

Cheers, Nick

452

There will probably be a a dmp under the concrete so it won't be a problem what you're planning. It'll just look a bit odd.

n_s_simpson

I'm just trying to keep costs to a minimum but will it look odd? I was going to get PVC panels at the bottom rather than brick.

FreeBear

452 said: There will probably be a a dmp under the concrete so it won't be a problem what you're planning. It'll just look a bit odd.

There may be a DPC in the floor, but for a garage, I wouldn't count on it - Mine certainly doesn't have one.

Insulating & putting a radiator in there would make it a "habitable space", and replacing the door with a window/door combo changes the use of the space - Building regulations would apply, and the changes may require planning permission. It would be prudent to have a chat with your local council planning office before committing any funds to this project.

n_s_simpson

I'm not sure how to check but there's never any damp in the garage.