The two garage doors provide convenient access for parking, equipment storage, or a mix of garage and workspace use. Compared to a lower roofline, the gambrel shape helps create a wider, more practical upper-level area. This makes the upstairs a great place for seasonal decorations, furniture, camping gear, hunting gear, household overflow, business inventory, hobby supplies, or long-term storage. The second floor can be used as a hobby room, studio, recreation space, office area, workshop, or personal retreat, depending on the homeowner’s plans and local requirements.

Homeowners often choose a Two Story Gambrel Built-On-Site Garage for:

• Storing ATVs, cars, tractors, bicycles, snow blowers, motorcycles, etc.
• Easier setup when there are delivery restrictions
• Detached workshop or hobby space
• Seasonal storage upstairs
• An open space to divide as needed (one side for workshop and storage, while the other protects a car)

Homeowners choose Stoltzfus Structures because a gambrel garage needs to be designed and built with care. The value of this model is not only in having two stories, but in how the gambrel roof creates usable upper-level space. The roofline needs to look balanced from the outside while still creating useful space on the inside. Stoltzfus Structures brings experience to this type of building, helping homeowners create a garage that feels strong, attractive, and practical for long-term use.

What makes the experience different:

• Helpful guidance - Get support choosing the right size, placement, layout, and options.
• Made for your property - Customize the garage around your yard, home style, and storage needs.
• Not one-size-fits-all - Select doors, windows, siding, colors, and upgrades that fit how you’ll use it.
• Support from start to finish - Get help from quote and design through delivery and installation.
• Confidence built in - Warranty coverage, professional delivery, and optional site prep add peace of mind.

The roof and second-floor system are key features of this model. The building includes an 8-pitch pre-engineered attic truss, which helps create the usable second-floor area beneath the gambrel roofline. The stairway to the second floor includes a railing, making the upper level easier to access for storage or other uses. Site planning is especially important for a two-story gambrel garage. Before construction begins, homeowners should review the concrete pad, grade, drainage, driveway access, and any local permitting requirements. The site should be level, accessible, and ready for the build crew before the project is scheduled.

First Floor Build details include:

• Surface: Built to Client’s Concrete Pad & Pressure-Treated Bottom Plate w/ Insulator
• Walls: 2x4 16” OC
• Interior: Stairway w/ Rail (20’ Buildings have Pull Down Stairs)
• Siding: ½” Painted Smartside Wood Siding or Cedar Creek Vinyl Siding or Painted James Hardie Plank Siding
• Windows: (4) 24x36 Windows
• Doors: 36” House Door w/ 9-Lite Glass
• Garage Doors: (2) 9x7 Insulated Doors

Second Floor Build details include:

• Flooring: ¾” SmartFinish Wood Flooring
• Windows: (2) 24x36 Windows
• Roof: 30-Year Architectural Shingles, 8-Pitch 24” OC Pre-Engineered Attic Trusses (20’ Buildings come with 10-Pitch) Secured w/ Hurricane Straps, Attic Area Depends on Building Width (12’, 14’, or 16’), ½” OSB Sheathing & 15 Lbs. Tar Paper
• Exterior Additions: (6) Pair Shutters

Setup & Delivery Notes

• A level concrete pad is required.
• Site prep can often be coordinated through Stoltzfus.
• We will need 8–10' of access space to the site.

Helpful planning links:
Site Prep | Delivery | Build-On-Site | Financing