Outbuildings | Gazebos | Carports

A Domestic outbuilding is defined as a Class 10a building, as defined in the Building Code of Australia, that is ancillary to residential use on the same premises and is limited to non-habitable buildings for a shed, garage and carport.

Mostly all councils require development approval and/or building approval depending on the size of the outbuilding. At SNG Engineers we have several years of experience in design and documentation of outbuildings to meet local council requirements.

Type of Outbuilding Design Services Provided by SNG Engineers

CARPORTS & GARAGES

Carports & Garages are usually integrated with the main dwelling, but in some cases, an isolated carport/garage is required to be constructed. Carports & Garages usually consist of timber or steel posts with batten screens and cross bracings. The roof can be a combination of trussed or raftered roof with roof beams supported by posts. Usually, you need post footings designed by a structural engineer and the carport slab can be constructed similarly to driveway slab with a concrete.

WORKSHOP BUILDINGS & SHEDS

Workshop buildings are similar to granny flats, but they are not habitable structure. Workshop buildings are usually used for storage and domestic workshop. The workshop building usually consists of timber or steel roof and wall framing supported on bearers/joists/posts or slab on ground.

GAZEBOS & PATIOS

Gazebos and patios are usually isolated structure consisting of a pitched roof with different roofing materials. There are different shapes and types of gazebos and patios available in the market directly from the manufacturer or custom designed to your requirement.