Trend towards double garages

More and more homeowners are opting for double garages for good reason, in order to have enough space for two cars or other items such as lawn mowers, tires etc. in the long term. The high-quality ‘multi-space garages’ are available in various sizes and with a wide range of accessories.

There are currently around 47 million passenger cars in Germany. This means that there are around 700 cars for every 1,000 inhabitants. As a result, there is a severe shortage of parking spaces in many cities. However, this problem no longer only affects large cities and conurbations – it is also becoming increasingly difficult to find a suitable parking space for your car in smaller towns and residential areas. In addition, parking your car in a garage is the only way to prevent it from being damaged by storms, hail or other environmental influences. Vandalism can also be a problem, especially as damage caused by external influences is not covered by some car insurance policies. It is therefore important to make sure when building a house that there is sufficient secure parking space for all residents of the house and that the second and possibly even the third car do not have to park on the street.

Garage as additional storage space

It is always advisable to plan part of the garage as additional storage space. People often underestimate the additional items that need to be stored in a dry room over the years. A larger garage should be planned from the outset so that lawn mowers, skis, winter tires, bicycles, motorcycles, etc. can be stored safely and the car still has enough space in the garage. Think about what you want to store in the garage.

The special features of the double garage from ZAPF

The double garage offered by ZAPF scores several points in comparison with others:

• The style, shape and color of a double garage can also be optimally adapted to the architectural specifications of the home.
• In addition to the classic double garage (with two garages next to each other and at the same height), ZAPF also offers special solutions for sloping sites or other difficult geographical conditions, e.g. where one garage is positioned above a second garage.
• The double garage can be configured differently in terms of height, width and length. Various dimensions and equipment variants are possible.
• Double garages from ZAPF are available with or without a central wall recess. The central wall recess provides a direct connection between the two garages. This creates even more space for easy entry and exit or for additional storage space.
• A wide range of accessories is available for the ZAPF double garage.

Special case: Garage as a charging station for an electric vehicle

No question: the future belongs to the electric car! If you have already opted for an electric car or could imagine driving one in the future, make sure you have a suitable charging facility. The easiest way to charge an electric vehicle is, of course, on your own doorstep. ZAPF therefore offers the E-Garage. A dedicated “ZAPF column” – a charging box with power cable – is installed in this garage to provide the car with an optimum supply. Ideally, a separate charging station should be planned for each existing electric car! So if a second electric car is also to be connected to a “ZAPF column”, the construction of a double garage is also highly recommended here