Good morning.
Thank you for all of the comments, pictures and suggestions. This is just the type of information which I was hoping for.
It has convinced me to go ahead with a wooden structure, rather than trying, again, to resurrect the current building or have a brick one put up. The existing garage is 14' by 8'; the most that I can squeeze in realistically is 16' by 9', but the small extra should help. I shall probably stick with a raised wooden floor as the site is very low-lying and raising it a little will keep it out of the damp more and should help to keep it drier. I like Jansens's suggestion of a hefty beam and shall try to do this.
Martin and Nigel: I shall be in touch.
Regards,
James.
Thank you for all of the comments, pictures and suggestions. This is just the type of information which I was hoping for.
It has convinced me to go ahead with a wooden structure, rather than trying, again, to resurrect the current building or have a brick one put up. The existing garage is 14' by 8'; the most that I can squeeze in realistically is 16' by 9', but the small extra should help. I shall probably stick with a raised wooden floor as the site is very low-lying and raising it a little will keep it out of the damp more and should help to keep it drier. I like Jansens's suggestion of a hefty beam and shall try to do this.
Martin and Nigel: I shall be in touch.
Regards,
James.