Which is Better: Attached Or Detached Garage?
Some would say that an attached garage or a detached garage is a matter of personal preference but each has its advantages as well as disadvantages. Aside from aesthetic considerations, there are some very real issues with both styles.
Most houses built these days have attached garages, simply because it’s much less expensive to share a wall with the home.
A detached garage is an independent building that costs more to build, takes up space that might be used for lawn, garden or swimming pool, and needs separate utilities such as power, water and heating (if any).
A distinct advantage to having an attached garage is convenience. Because there is a door inside the garage leading into the home, one isn’t exposed to the elements as with a detached garage.
With respect to security, a home invader, thief or intruder could more easily break into an attached garage unnoticed and unheard and from there gain access to the inside of the house by simply breaking in through the connecting door. If you have an attached garage, be sure you have a sturdy deadbolt on the connecting door and keep it locked at all times.
An attached garage also lends more curb appeal to a property, making the house look larger than it actually is. Windows and the garage door can be an extension of the outside decor and be quite attractive.
Whether you have a detached or attached garage, you garage door is an important part of the appearance of your home and of the overall security of the garage. Allied Garage Door has been providing Naperville custom garage doors and outstanding garage door service in the Chicago area for over 30 years.
Detached garages also make great practice spaces and workshops, as the home’s occupants won’t hear music or power tools. The noise from opening and shutting the garage door is also minimized.
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