Contemplating Building a Carport?

Contemplating Building a Carport?

A car port is both functional, decorative and can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home.  Not only that, they protect your significant motorized investment from the elements! Welcome to our site dedicated to carports and helping you make the right decision when purchasing, or deciding to build yourself a design that will enhance the aesthetics of your home without breaking the bank.

Before you make any other decision you first must decide on the style of car storage you are looking for. An uncovered car leaves you at risk of your car being stolen or damaged by wild weather.  An uncovered car also means getting wet when movng between your car and the front door.  Building a car port or garage will help you avoid one or more of these problems.

Whilst a garage provides the greatest level of protection, they are more expensive and difficult to build than a carport.  The openness of a carport provides easy access making life a joy for both you and your car.  If you area is the subject of frequent car theft, then maybe a garage is the more appropriate option.  Although a garage will increase security aspect, it is no remedy to getting out your car in the rain, as unless you have an automatic door opener you will still have to get out of your car to open the garage door.

Having decided on a carport or garage your decisions fall back to construction methods and materials.  Construction methods are either professionally done by a registered builder, or in some municipalities they will allow you to DIY, or alternatively you can buy kits that allow you to put up a portable solution that you can pack up and take with you when you move. Timber and metal are the most popular carport construction materials.   Timber is the material of choice for many builders, including DIY, because it is much easier to work with.  Timber carports also look a lot more attractive than their metal counterparts compared to metal.  Whilst not as attractive the provide big span lengths and cane resist wild weather due to their increased strength.