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To Make A Quick, Rough, Generic Garage Cost Estimate:  A very basic way to estimate the cost of building a detached garage is simply to ...

How flat roof garages can be a better choice? Sometimes the flat style roof is best for smaller structures; like garages and porches, Th...

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by Jay Behm  What is an attic? An attic is a space for light storage within the roof form and structure, accessed by hatch opening or...

by Jay Behm  What is a hipped roof? Hipped roofs, also called hip roof or hiproof  have the eave or soffit overhang all the way around th...

by Jay Behm Basic garage plans  are those which serve as garage only space, suited to vehicle storage - with no other features such as a...

by Jay Behm  If you are planning to build a garage with apartment there are many styles and sizes to choose from, including single story,...

by Jay Behm Two story garage plans  by Behm Design are available in many styles and sizes and feature a building code-compliant stairwa...

By Jay Behm Building a garage in Florida is different than other US locations because of the extreme coastal hurricane wind exposure and i...

By Jay Behm Building garages in New Jersey may be different than other US locations because many building departments require plan certifi...

By Jay Behm Building garages in New York may be different than other US locations because of the extreme snow loads and some areas with hu...

By Jay Behm Building garages in Washington state may be different than other US locations because of the high wind exposures and earthquake...

Building garages in California  may be different than other US locations because of the high wind exposures and earthquake (seismic) risk fa...

by Jay Behm Garage building cost can be anticipated before getting into negotiations with builders. A very basic way to estimate the cost ...

SUV garage plans feature higher than standard ceilings and larger garage doors to accommodate the larger SUV trucks, also called Sport Utili...

A few years ago I received inquiries about modifying some of the plans to make as low cost as possible and still meet building code requirem...

Gambrel roof garage plans by Behm Design are available in a variety of sizes and structure types. Originally built as agricultural barn st...

Utility garage plans by Behm Design are plain, larger garages - great for shops and storage. Utilitarian designs with big doors and interior...

Roof trusses are the most popular, industry standard method for building roofs. Roof trusses are commonly used when the span or width of a g...

Garage plans with shop space can be used for many purposes and can add value to your property. Behm Design offers a large selection in many ...

The RV Class A motor home garage plans by Behm Design feature 12' w x 14' h garage door and inside clear length of 46.5' and a...

PDF download garage plans by Behm Design are electronic files which contain the complete set of drawings for the garage plans. The files ca...

Monitor garage plans have a building form which goes way back in history, an arrangement of space originally developed for religious gather...

Garage Plans with loft space feature floor upper level floor area less than the ground floor area and has permanent stairway access. You ca...

Customers have often asked about "heavying up" the basic garage plans we have offered... so this new HD Series is now available. ...

Garage plans can have dormers which bring light, space and view to the upper story and add interest to the roof form. Behm Design offers an...

A cupola (pronounced "kyoo'-puh-luh")  is a relatively small structure built on the ridge or peak of roof. These were original...

The Craftsman Style evolved in California from the Arts & Crafts movement and by early 20th Century became a style trend in home constru...

The 18th Century Colonial era housing was based on locally available  raw materials, early manufacturing and carpentry. High quality materia...

Carriage houses were originally structures to shelter the horse-drawn carriages and often animals as well. Large, swing-out doors were used...