Space Allocation on the Let’s Build
Property Your self-service car wash should be
When laying out the wash on a designed to be a permanent struc-
potential site, there are a few factors ture....one that enhances the sur-
to consider. rounding architecture....a building that
• Stack up space. There should be stands out among the crowd and
enough stacking room for at least invites you in. It should be built
two vehicles for each bay. strong and durable to handle local
weather conditions outside while pro-
tecting itself from the harsh environ-
ment inside the wash bay.
Style
The building design of your self-serve
car wash can reflect your personality.
In today’s market, some self-serve
washes take on a theme. This will
definitely set you apart from your
competition.. Whether it’s a ‘50’s sock
hop, a medieval castle, a lighthouse
or something of your own creation,
marketing your wash using a unique
theme can be very effective at bring-
ing in customers. The additional
building costs involved in construc-
tion must be factored in to your
return on investment estimates.
Walls
Allocating the right
Common wall construction methods
amount of space for
• Turning radius. Allow adequate turn include brick, block, or ceramic faced
cars to turn is important
ing radius area at the entrance and block. These products offer the dura-
in determining the lay- exit of the wash bay. bility mentioned above and come in
out of your car wash
• Vacuum area. Vacuums are best uti- a variety of textures and colors.
site.
lized when located in a highly visible Some operators choose to build with
area such as along the front of the standard concrete masonry
property. Allow room for at least 1 units(CMU’s) and apply a fiberglass
1/2 vacuums per bay. panel or spray on coating on the inte-
The typical wash bay is 16’ wide and rior bay walls. The exterior is often a
20-24’ long. The typical automatic different product that expresses the
bay is 16’ wide and 32’ long. If a overall look you desire for your wash.
blower is included, add 6’ to the auto-
matic bay length. Roof
How the complete wash is positioned Local building codes, area weather
on your property is a key factor for conditions and the overall look of
maximizing your income potential. your wash will dictate the roof system
(Ask for our SITE PLANS brochure.) design. Designs can include decora-
Please allow Jim Coleman Company tive facia and back-lit awnings that
or a member of our distributor family surround the building. These are
to assist you in this process. Provide ideal for marketing your wash.
us with a copy of your property sur- Your design may include a gable roof
vey, and we will work with you to get system which is great for colder
the most out of your site. weather climates. They allow for a
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