Garage

Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Your Shed, Garage, Patio or Carport

CPR PatioMaking the decision to design, purchase and install a shed, garage, patio or carport is easy, especially when you have the extensive range and competitive prices available at CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton. Our superior Bluescope Steel and COLORBOND® products provide peace of mind and value for money and our professional tradesmen and sales team will ensure you choose the right outdoor structure for your needs. There are some common mistakes however that can hinder the process and leave you unsatisfied.

  • Choosing From A Catalogue
  • Choosing Cheaper
  • Not Checking Council Laws First
  • Consider The Future
  • Size Matters

Choosing From A Catalogue

ShedMany customers don’t know that they can custom-design their shed, carport, garage or patio to their own specific requirements and personal taste. This can result in people being unsatisfied with certain aspects of their structure for the long term.

Choosing Cheaper

It can be tempting to cut corners in the cost department when it comes to purchasing a shed, carport, patio or garage, but you really need to consider this structure as an extension of your home. As such, it needs to be of superior quality and manufacture standards.

Cheaper options can be sourced online and in DIY packs, however these products rarely meet Australian standards and are made from inferior quality materials. CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton offer both installation and DIY services, backed with after sales assistance and product guarantees.

Not Checking Council Laws First

All construction on your residential or industrial property requires council approval and permission. Many customers source second hand structures or internet DIY packs and do not obtain permission or check council regulations first, resulting in the structure being deemed uncompliant and will need to be taken down. This can be stressful and highly expensive.

To avoid this, CPR Outdoor Centre is able to organise all permits, do checks and gain approvals on your behalf.

Inside patioConsider The Future

Think about what you need and want from your outdoor structure in the future. You may only have two cars now for your carport, but your children will need space for their’s one day. You may decide to convert a garage to a living space or house a boat or caravan in the shed.

Cheaper sheds are fixed and cannot be extended when or if these changes occur. Before deciding on a shed, patio, garage or carport design, consider what you need it for and try and think about your immediate and future needs. Discuss this with your builder when getting quotes and remember size may be governed by your local shire building or planning laws.

Size Matters

Make sure you measure everything you wish to keep in your outdoor structure. You don’t want to be climbing out your car windows because the garage is not wide enough, or not have enough room for your garden equipment, tools, work space and storage in your new shed. Measure and then measure again to ensure you have enough space for your family’s needs.

Shed outsideWho Can Assist Me With A Shed, Carport, Garage or Patio Purchase?

CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton are your local experts in all areas of patio, garage, shed and carport construction. They will ensure none of these mistakes are made and are available for all enquiries from start to finish of your job. From design, manufacture, supply and installation, CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton will ensure you have a shed, carport, patio or carport to be proud of. Phone CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury on 0499 800 558 or Busselton on 9754 2657 today.

Who Can Install My Patio and My Garage?

Patio2Are you looking to overhaul your entire backyard? Have you just built a new home and need a patio and a garage installed? CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton is your one stop shop for patios and garages, as well as sheds and carports, having serviced the South West for over 15 years. No matter what size or style, CPR Outdoor can custom design both a patio and a garage to suit your home’s facade and your personal tastes and budget.

Why Choose CPR Outdoor Centre for your patio and garage needs?

  • Local service and Years of Experience
  • Superior Products
  • Find It All In One Place

Local Service and Years Of Experience

Shed - 3 complete extIn keeping with the South West culture of supporting local, CPR Outdoor Centre are fortunate to have established a reputation based on years of superior service and, as such, their customers keep returning for all their patio and garage requirements. Premium after sales service and high-quality customer care mean that CPR Outdoor Centre remain the leading suppliers and installers in our community. Sourcing local means your money stays in the area, supporting your community and our staff’s families.

Superior Products

CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton are proud to supply and install their patios and garages using Colourbond and Bluescope Steel Australian made products. These materials are manufactured to the highest Australian Standard and boast unrivalled quality and value, perfect for our Australian conditions and lifestyle.

Find It All In One Spot

CPR Outdoor Centre New OfficeNo more shopping around at different suppliers for your separate buildings, CPR Outdoor Centre has it all in one spot. Ensuring your patio and garage are designed by the same supplier will enable you to choose matching styles, keep costs to a minimum and only have to deal with one company.

Who Can Install My Patio and My Garage?

CPR Outdoor Cetnre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton can not only design, manufacture and install your patio and garage, they will provide superior expertise and after sales service as well. Have your outdoor building needs met, in one spot at CPR Outdoor Centre. Call CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury on 9726 2311 or CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton on 9754 2657 today for a free quote.

Who Can Install My Patio and My Garage?

Patios by CPR OutdoorAre you looking to overhaul your entire backyard?

Have you just built a new home and need a patio and a garage installed?

CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton is your one stop shop for patios and garages, as well as sheds and carports, having serviced the South West for over 15 years. No matter what size or style, CPR Outdoor Centre can custom design both a patio and a garage to suit your home’s facade and your personal tastes and budget.

Why Choose CPR Outdoor Centre for your patio and garage needs?

  • Local service and Years of Experience
  • Superior Products
  • Find It All In One Place

Local Service and Years Of Experience

Shed - 3 complete extIn keeping with the South West culture of supporting local, CPR Outdoor Centre are fortunate to have established a reputation based on years of superior service and, as such, their customers keep returning for all their patio and garage requirements. Premium after sales service and high-quality customer care mean that CPR Outdoor Centre remain the leading suppliers and installers in our community. Sourcing local also means no waiting for overseas or interstate freight, as all of our products are manufactured in-house.

Superior Products

CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton are proud to supply and install their patios and garages using Colourbond and Bluescope Steel Australian made products. These materials are manufactured to the highest Australian Standard and boast unrivalled quality and value, perfect for our Australian conditions and lifestyle.

Find It All In One Spot

shed by CPRNo more shopping around at different suppliers for your separate buildings, CPR Outdoor Centre has it all in one spot. Ensuring your patio and garage are designed by the same supplier will enable you to choose matching styles, keep costs to a minimum and only have to deal with one company.

Who Can Install My Patio and My Garage?

CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton can not only design, manufacture and install your patio and garage, they will provide superior expertise and after sales service as well. Have your outdoor building needs met in one spot at CPR Outdoor Centre. Call CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury on 9726 2311 or CPR Outdoor Centre Busselton on 9754 2657 today for a free quote.

How much does it cost to build a garage?

Shed with overhang horizontal Trim-dekWhen it comes to building a garage there are a lot of factors that can come into play. Garage construction costs will be determined by homeowners – depending on how you want to build your new garage. There are a couple of common categories that affects your garage construction costs.

Use of the garage

If you need a larger space for your workshop, small office or extra storage, a garage or shed is perfect. Smaller garages can be attached to your home.

Location and Materials

Temple Roof SheetsWhere will your new garage be built? Is the ground level? What kind of site works will be needed? These are all questions you need to answer to work out what will affect the costs.

Colourbond steel or Zincalume is the perfect material to build your new garage. It is a quality product that is perfectly suited to Australian conditions and if you choice colourbond you have a variety of colours to match to your home’s colour scheme.

Garage Door

Your door should be sturdy enough to keep your car and things inside safe all the time, do your need a small personal access door (PA Door) or windows as well?  For your door you can choose between a manually operated or electronically operated garage doors.
Shed - Margaret River Frame 2

Budget

How much are you willing to spend? What extra options do you require?

Remember it is cheaper to add the extras now if your budget will allow than custom fir them later. Your budget should include the cost of:

  • Prices of the materials
  • Cost of labour
  • Transportation
  • Building permit
  • Flooring
  • Site works
  • Electrical work if required
  • And other services

In order to build a garage that fits your needs, contact CPR Outdoor Centre today. Our garages are designed to comply with all relevant codes and we can do the complete installation if you require. Call CPR Outdoor to discuss your needs and get a free quote!

What is the right style garage for your home?

Custom Designed Sheds for you by CPR Outdoor CentreBeen thinking of adding a garage? It’s one of the greatest things you can do for your home. Garages are extremely important, especially with the extreme weather conditions we get here in Australia.

What does a garage do?

Apart from adding value to your home, a garage can also offer you so many more things such as:

  • Keeping your vehicles safe
  • A perfect storage area
  • A good place to entertain

You can turn your garage into a valuable space that you can use all year round, especially when you know how to organise it properly. Throwing a party this summer? Your garage would be the perfect place. With a little planning, organising and designing, turning your garage into an outdoor entertainment area can be fun!

Shed for extra spaceThe right style garage for you

If it’s your first time to install a garage, perhaps you’ve been faced with one big problem: what is the right garage style for your home? With so many garage styles to choose from, it’s easy to get lost with the options. What shire bylaws do you need to follow?

Here’s how you can easily find the right style of garage for your home:

Choose a material that works best for your local climate

Your garage will offer shelter for your vehicles and storage, and it also needs to work well with your climate. Some garage materials last longer as they are more durable, like metal – colorbond steel for instance. If you live near the ocean,ask the professionals for advice on what materials will work best for you if there’s salt in the air.

Great garages from CPR Outdoor Centre supplies in genuine BlueScope Steel.Match it with the architecture of your home

You don’t want your garage to look out of place? Always choose a garage style that matches your home’s architecture. You can also ask your installer to customise your garage. After all, there is no limit to your creativity!

Consider your lifestyle

Like the idea of a glass window in your garage? Perfect, let the light in and great way to get airflow into your garage. Remember to have window locks added and use them. Your garage should reflect your lifestyle just like your home.

Choose the right style of garage for your home and feel great about it.

Need advice on a garage? Thinking about installing one? Contact CPR Outdoor Centre for your garage needs. We also offer custom built garages as well as patios and sheds. We service in the Bunbury, Busselton and surrounding areas! Don’t delay – call us today.

What are the important things to consider when installing a garage?

Shed - 3 complete extTired of getting wet when you dash to your car on a rainy day? Dream of having extra space for storage purposes or a workshop? Whatever your reasons might be, getting a garage is a good addition to your home. However, before you can start your garage project, you’ll need to make a few decisions.

  • Do you have enough space?
  • Attached or freestanding?
  • Access and traffic flow
  • Relationship to your house

Do you have enough space?

Sure, having a garage offers you several benefits such as providing your car with safe storage but is it physically feasible to have a garage? To ensure you are not violating any building codes, go to your local planning department and find out everything about garage building. How close you can build to the edge of your property and know the required garage size etc.

Attached or freestanding?

This is another decision to make – should you opt for an attached or freestanding garage? An attached garage will cost less and is more convenient. It will keep you dry and can easily serve as your home extension should you need a space for laundry or pantry. A freestanding garage is also an attractive option since it can keep exhaust fumes, dust and noise away from your home. Choose an option that will suit your needs and lifestyle the best.

Shed - McGuigan FrameAccess and traffic flow

If you’re adding a garage, it also means you need a driveway. Do you have enough space? A single car driveway should be at least 3 metres wide. At a minimum, you will need an area of 3 metres wide by about 3.5 metres deep for your car to properly make a turnaround.

Relationship to your house

A garage should look like an accessory to your home and not something that was just tacked onto your house that all you see. When building a garage, make sure to build it farther back from the street than the main entrance to make it look less dominant.

What are the important things to consider when installing a garage?

A garage is a good investment to your home – just make sure to get the most out of it by giving attention to these details. Need to build a garage? Contact CPR Outdoor Centre for all your garage needs – we also build patios and carports. Ring us today and let’s discuss your garage.

5 tips for storing your car in the garage during winter

garageThe cold season is fast approaching! Are you ready? Or rather, is your garage ready? It can be very tough for your car so make sure you have a safe place to store your vehicle. Whether you want to make sure that your car looks new for longer or just spoiling yourself for keeping a beautiful, classic car, you’ll need a garage.

Car in the garage

A car that’s comfortably stored in the garage will be sheltered from the foul weather obviously. However, knowing these tips on how to store your car in the garage during winter can allow you to maximise its results.

Here are things you should know when storing your car:

  1. Check your garage. Make sure your garage is completely dry and safe to use. Check if there are any rodents that could cause damage to your car. If there are any cracks or problems with your garage, repair it now – don’t wait for another season.
  2. All vehicle fuel should be topped up. Make sure the engine oil is fresh to make restarting the engine easier. The fuel tank should be full to prevent condensation. You can also add a fuel stabiliser to help avoid oxidation.
  3. Clean around your car, make sure there is plenty of space so you can get in easily.
  4. Have a hat rack or storage area where you can put your jacket or umbrella to dry if it gets wet.
  5. Make sure you have an umbrella in your car.

Shed - Harvey - 1 Partial Complete5 tips for storing your car in the garage during winter

You might be using your car during winter, it’s your choice but it is also your responsibility to keep your car secured and protected – put it inside your garage. Don’t have a garage yet? Contact CPR Outdoor Centre for all your garage needs. We offer installation services that include garages, carports and patios. Ring us today and let’s build your garage this winter!

3 signs you need a garage today

garageYou don’t have a garage yet? Then you need to think about getting one built. Yes, a garage is very important investment and you need to ensure that you are getting the best quality garage that will really suit your needs. Answer some of the questions below to put your mind at ease.

Do you need a garage?

The decision of having a garage lies on whether you need it or not. Do you really need a garage? If you are unsure about your initial resolution, maybe you need some motivation or signs that you are making the right choice. So, here are some signs that might help you decide:

  • Your car looks worn out. When parked outside on a daily basis, your car has to deal with a lot of dirt, sun and other outside elements which can cause harm to its appearance and cause it to age prematurely. Parking your car in a garage will keep it looking good for much longer as it will be protected the elements.
  • Your car has been damaged. Perhaps you have been unlucky enough to have your car broken into or even vandalised. The worse scenario is having it stolen. Having your car garaged can eliminate these factors and reduce the risks. All the while, giving you peace of mind.
  • You don’t have much space. If you have limited space on your driveway, why not install a garage? Parking your car in your driveway can reduce your space – why not build a garage on the side or at the back of your home? You can use the space on your driveway for more important things.

Shed Building, from DYI kits to complete sheds3 signs you need a garage today

Do you need a garage today? Contact CPR Outdoor Centre for all your garage needs  – we can build your garage your way. Ring us today for a free measure and quote.

Call CPR Outdoor Centre in Bunbury on 9726 2311 or in Busselton on 9754 2657.

 

What are the signs that your garage needs a replacement?

door-closed-garageChoosing a home project is a challenge. There’s always something that can be done, yet we want a project that will be worth all of our time and effort, as well as money. Good news, having your garage replaced is proven to be a good investment for your money.

When should you take the leap?

Your garage looks fine for the moment, and you think it could still keep your car’s protected for a while longer. Is that the case or are you just convincing yourself about it? Are you still undecided? Take a close look at your garage – has it seen better days? It may be a cheaper option to replace it.

Security

If your garage has had too much damage – it can pose a risk to your car or whatever else, you have in storage. It’s time to have your garage replaced.

Garages built by CPR Outdoor CentreEnvironmental hazards hit you

It might be a harsh storm or a tornado that recently hit your area and your garage is badly damaged. You cannot continue using your garage as it will be like putting your car in an open street at night – defenseless with no protection at all.

What are the signs that your garage needs a replacement?

It’s not difficult to see the signs that your garage needs replacement. The moment it doesn’t function for the reason it was built, it’s time to call CPR Outdoor Centre and have it replaced. We repair as well as replace garages. Call us today; we’ll come to you and offer you some friendly advice and provide you with a hassle free quote. No job is too big or too small for CPR Outdoor Centre.

Important questions to ask before you install a garage

Garages built by CPR Outdoor CentreDo you need to build a garage? It is important that you know what you want in a garage.

  • Will it house 1 or more car?
  • Where will you put it?
  • How big will it be?

When it comes to garage installation, planning is the key. It can save you a lot of your time, money and effort.  A properly designed garage makes all the difference, so you need to plan carefully.

Get it right the first time

When planned and done correctly, you can maximise the use of your garage. You don’t have to go through the process and then be worried about the quality of your garage. Before you start installing or even choosing a garage design, ask yourself a few important questions that include the following:

Why are you building a garage?

Do you really just want to store cars inside or are you looking for a space to store some of your prized possessions? When deciding, remember to think about your lifestyle. Do you exercise? Your garage might just be a good place to do your workouts. This way, you can find a garage design and utilise it the way you want it.

How big your garage does needs to be?

If you think that your garage will not be just a place for your cars and other vehicles, perhaps you can consider building a larger garage? Do you need a small workshop or area for your man cave?

When your garage is installed, you don’t have to do any more repairs or upgrade in the near future.  A larger sized garage makes a world of difference!

What is your budget and how much will it cost you?

When building a garage, think about the cost and how much you are willing to spend. Pricing will vary and there are many factors to consider when installing a garage. Make sure you receive the right price for the job at hand and contact a professional garage builder for an estimation.

Important questions to ask before you install a garage

When you need specialist advice to install your garage, contact CPR Outdoor Centre. We are your patio people in Bunbury, Busselton and the surrounding area plus we build sheds and garages. We will provide an obligation free onsite quote. Ring us today to discuss your needs.

Contact CPR Outdoor Centre for all your garage needs.

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