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Free Garage Plans from the MidWest Plan Service

 

Downloadable plans sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture:

 

One Car Garage Plan MWPS-74101  Free, downloadable plans for a 12'x24' one-car garage. This garage uses 2x4 studs and rafters, and has concrete footings and optional windows and a concrete floor.

 

MWPS.org  The Midwest Plans Service, at Iowa State University, is a publishing cooperative dedicated to disseminating practical and affordable agricultural publications that support the missions of twelve mid-west land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

 

Their web site makes available 8 1/2" x 11" conceptual plans for practical barns, storage buildings and farm structures. The plans can be helpful in developing building layouts and selecting equipment for various agricultural applications. These are older plans that do not necessarily represent the most current technology or the most recent construction theories. They are not construction plans and do not replace the need for competent design assistance in developing safe, legal, and well-functioning buildings.

Buildings must resist various forces from snow, wind, and use. They also must adhere to local building and zoning codes. A local building inspector, engineer, building supplier, or building contractor can help you determine what is a safe and legal facility for your area.

 

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If you can't find a free plan that's just right for you, check out these websites for hundreds of great designs, inexpensive blueprints, do-it-yourself design software and easy-to-assemble building kits. 

Do-It-Yourself Garage Design/Build Software  Design your own garage or workshop. This easy software lets you create construction drawings, 3D building views and a materials list. Your one, two or multi-car garage can have a hip or gable roof, doors and windows right where you want them, and materials of your choice. With side walls up to 14' high, you can shelter your car, RV, camper, truck or boat. The software comes with a step-by-step building guide.

Design Your Own Garage, Shed or Barn with Plan3D  Plan3D is a new online service that helps you create a new home, garage, shed or barn and then see how it will look on your property. View your work from any angle - inside and out.  Scan existing plans into Plan3D and take a virtual walk through in lifelike 3D.

aBetterGarage.com  This selection of garage designs is probably the best you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Besides blueprints for garages, carports, workshops, carriage houses and car barns, you'll find prefab kits, do-it-yourself plans and design-it-yourself software.

 

Have all plans reviewed by your building department or by an experienced building professional who knows local conditions, before you start to build. Plans may have to be modified by a local professional to suit your site's building code and weather requirements.