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What garage to choose – as a smooth wall (sheet steel) or wooden post and beam construction?
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We are planning to build a 6x8m garage. A prefabricated concrete garage is not an option for us because
a) the driveway and yard are already paved, b) we want a special height (gate height of at least 2.12 m) and c) it is too expensive.
So the option for us is a prefabricated garage as a smooth wall (steel plate) or as a wooden mullion-beam structure.
Both options are in one piece, i.e., plastered. We talked to several suppliers, and, of course, each of them advertises a different product.
Visually, in our opinion, the wooden garage is a little more attractive because it looks a little more solid and doesn't quite show the principle of the kit (joints, screw connections). However, we wonder about durability. Many manufacturers of both options give a 10-year warranty.
We live at about 600 meters altitude, so it's always 5-6 degrees cooler here, and the winters are harsher and wetter. Do you have to reckon with the cracks, redoing the wood. Which garage is better in terms of condensation? Does anyone have any long term experience with a wood or steel garage?