The garage is perhaps one of the most underused spaces in the modern home. Most people give little thought as to the best ways in which to utilise their garage and they often become merely the place to put everything and anything which doesn't quite fit into other rooms of the house. And cars, of course.
But why is that the case? Perhaps the idea of a garage doesn't immediately conjure up ideas of novel and practical uses for the space. They are often cluttered, true, and are also seldom enjoyable spaces in which to remain for any great length of time. This is typically due to the harsh electric lighting which seems part and parcel of the €˜garage experience', without which the room is plunged into complete darkness. The erratic lighting discourages cleanliness, and encourages the more intrepid insects to take refuge in the dark and untouched corners.
Not everyone requires that their garage space is monopolised solely by car storage, and yet so few people are able to capitalise on what should be premium space within their house. Where better for a sizable workshop space? The valuable noise-reduction afforded by carrying out DIY or hobby work in a garage environment, as well as the privacy and easy-clean factor it provides, makes a garage the ideal location. Why not shed some light on the situation? It's time to ditch the stereotype, install a proper flat roof window to bring some natural light to the area, and reclaim our garages for good.
Flat Roof? No Problem
Many people seem disheartened by the fact that the traditional garage space has an entirely flat roof: there seems to be little room for alteration. Recently, however, there have been developments in easy-to-install, Flat Roof systems designed especially to address this all too common problem which consumers have been experiencing in taking control of their garage space.
Multiple solutions exist to provide natural light and ventilation to a garage space, without the need for radical transformation and extensive re-design or building work. By incorporating one of these systems into your garage, you transform a dingy, dark, and airless room into a light, airy, and enjoyable space. From then, it's just a matter of individual flair and creative drive: your garage, your way.
Let There Be Light
Whilst the need for electric lighting is not going to disappear€”night-time and bad-weather workshop visits are always a treat€”, it is entirely possible to diminish the utter reliance that one has on the bare bulb or fluorescent tube which so often adorns a garage roof.
Enter: The Roof Dome.
This affordable product is tailor-made for the flat roof of a garage environment, and will convert what once was merely €˜the garage', into a space to be proud of. A space to enjoy and, importantly, to use to its full potential.
But what makes the roof dome such an ideal solution? Here are just a few reasons why you should not be without one:
- Natural Light: Never underestimate the appeal of a naturally-lit space. It adds an element of homeliness, and helps to create a more welcoming, and multi-purpose environment.
- Breathe Easy: Many roof domes provide ventilation for the space, allowing natural airflow to develop and alleviating all sense of stuffiness the stifling atmosphere of the €˜traditional' garage.
- Utterly Affordable: Starting at under £100 for a flat roof dome, it has never been a better time to renovate your garage space.
- Tough and Durable: Roof domes are typically fashioned from polycarbonate, a material known for its high impact-resistance, strength, and efficacy across a variety of temperature ranges. This is a tough product, difficult to crack or break, and so you can be sure that your solution is a suitably long-term one.
- Total Simplicity: Roof domes work well with both EPDM rubber roofs and GRP flat roofs. The systems are very easy to install, and work together to ensure that your garage roof remains dry and that it is protected from all manner of adverse weather conditions.
Considering how under-utilised the garage so often is, alongside the comparative ease and affordability of the renovation, it really is a simple decision to commit to transforming a seldom-used space into something to enjoy, and something to be proud of. No one leaves a room inside their house so devoid of personality, character, and individual flair, so why should you have to surrender your garage to a life of clutter, dust, and seldom use?
In just a few short days of simple and readily-available work, your garage could become a workshop, a hobby centre, or whatever you want it to be.
