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Stick built garages are constructed almost entirely on site. Piece by piece, each piece of wood has to be connected to create the wooden skeleton of the building. Wall studs are typically spaced 16-24 inches apart (on center) and serve as the building’s main vertical framing elements.

Unlike pole barn garages, stick built garages require a continuous concrete foundation for support. Although this and the piece-by-piece process can make a project more costly and time consuming, some homeowners value the aesthetics enough to make it worth their while.

Stick built garages are best if you’re looking for a cozy, unique, aesthetically pleasing build. Some of their benefits include:

• More walls – Wide open spaces aren’t for everyone. Some homeowners like a cozier space with more separating walls, even in their garages. 

• One of a kind – Since you’ll have your hands on each piece as your garage is constructed, you have more opportunities to customize your garage so it doesn’t look like anyone else’s.

• Aesthetically pleasing – It’s true, stick built garages just look more homey than the other types. You could even match materials to align with the style of your house. 

If your priorities lie with the originality and aesthetics of the building, a stick built garage is probably the best option for you.