Low-interest rates and a shortage of living space in urban areas have led to a veritable boom in home building recently. Many young couples and families are among the house builders. What is striking is that, regardless of whether it is a prefabricated or solid house, a prefabricated garage is usually part of a new build for the younger generation. At the same time, clear demands are placed on the private garage.
In recent years, the prefabricated garage has evolved from a compact, functional parking space to a spacious showpiece of the house, so that a solid construction house with a prefabricated garage in front of it has become a common sight in many new housing developments. “Particularly among younger house builders aged between 30 and 45, the prefabricated garage is an essential part of the property,” says Markus Hölzl, Head of Marketing at ZAPF GmbH. “They know that the large selection of models and equipment variants gives them a great opportunity to design their own individual prefabricated garage and that assembly even takes place within one day.”
Prefabricated garage as an alternative to a cellar
The prefabricated garage should offer plenty of space – this is one of the most important factors for many young builders. This is because new-build houses are increasingly being built without a basement and a spacious loft is also becoming rarer. “Families in particular therefore often opt for our wide or large garages or for a garage with an extension,” says Hölzl. This is because they offer sufficient space for the car and at the same time plenty of storage space and room for play equipment, bicycles and the like.
Open gate via app
Younger garage customers also attach great importance to appearance and technical refinements. Today’s prefabricated garages are usually equipped with a modern, electrically operated sectional door, with plaster and paint to match the home, and intelligent technology is also becoming increasingly popular in private parking garages. “With our ‘ZAPF Connect’ smart home system, we have networked the prefabricated garage so that the door, lighting or ventilation can be controlled via a smartphone app, depending on the garage’s features,” explains Hölzl. Getting out of the car to open the door is now a thing of the past. With ZAPF’s modern technology, all you need to do is tap your smartphone.
Ecology and sustainability
In addition to space and parking comfort, ecological aspects also play a very important role, especially for young couples and families. “Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular, especially in densely built-up urban areas,” says Hölzl. The garage expert offers this small piece of nature on the garage roof ex works, as well as the installation of the so-called ZAPF column, an electric charging station inside the garage. Owners of e-cars or e-bikes can use this extra equipment to conveniently charge their vehicles overnight in their own garage. If the garage roof is also used as a surface for photovoltaic modules, these can also supply 100% green electricity for the private charging station.
