Leaky roof, cracked screed and rusty door hinges – as a garage gets on in years, the signs of age accumulate. If you don’t want to put up with this, you should consider a renovation. ZAPF GmbH from Upper Franconia is a reliable partner for implementation. ZAPF Garagen also assists building owners with renovations – with in-depth expertise and state-of-the-art equipment.
For cost reasons, many garage owners initially decide to tackle the renovation on their own. “But the effort involved usually turns out to be huge,” Jürgen Engelhardt, head of garage modernization at ZAPF, knows from experience. He advises building owners to get professional support. This not only saves time, but also brings a financial advantage, as the professionals at ZAPF carry out all trades quickly and professionally. The modernization team only needs a few days to completely renovate a garage – from the roof to the garage floor.
“Many garage owners appreciate this all-round carefree package,” says Engelhardt. “Especially because we take a step-by-step approach, allowing them to keep track of the costs.” The first step is the free garage check, during which the substance of the garage is examined in detail. Based on this assessment, customers are shown where renovation work is required. Of course, a detailed cost estimate is also included. Together with the customer, a decision is then made as to which construction measures have priority.
“Most people are primarily concerned with making their garage fully functional again after ten to twenty years of intensive use,” says Engelhardt. The majority therefore tackle the roof first. If it leaks, moisture penetrates into the brickwork. “Mould stains, mildew and a musty smell are the consequences,” says the expert. The building fabric also suffers in the long term. Sealing the roof should therefore be a top priority. ZAPF also recommends taking the opportunity to renew the roof edge design. The galvanized elements from the garage manufacturer look great and prevent the façade from being soiled by dripping water.
In addition to functional aspects, convenience plays an important role for renovators. “Many people treat themselves to a new garage door with remote control to make parking easier,” says Engelhardt. The premium sectional door from ZAPF with a special ventilation position is particularly popular. But façade renovations, sophisticated interior systems and new doors and windows are also very popular. They give the renovated garage the finishing touch and also have a practical benefit – be it more light, more storage space or greater burglary protection.
“Renovating the garage is currently a trend,” says Engelhardt, summarizing the current development. Demand has risen continuously at ZAPF GmbH in recent years. And to ensure that this remains the case in the future, the garage manufacturer is offering its new innovative products for retrofitting: Both the “ZAPF column” for charging electric vehicles as well as the ZAPF Connect digital control system and the SolarVenti® concept can be retrofitted to the garage. If the existing garage is too small or the space requirement has increased over the years, a complete replacement with a larger model is of course also possible.
ZAPF GmbH, headquartered in Bayreuth in Upper Franconia, is a company with a strong market position in the field of prefabricated concrete garages in Germany and Europe. Founded in 1904 as a construction business, the company already has over 50 years of experience in the production of concrete garages and has now specialized entirely in this area. Every third prefabricated concrete garage in Germany is currently supplied by ZAPF – and the trend is rising. ZAPF produces at four locations in Germany: in Weidenberg and Baar-Ebenhausen in Bavaria, in Neuenburg am Rhein in Baden-Württemberg and in Dülmen in North Rhine-Westphalia.
