Car port

Your days of getting wet are over!

Not only is a car port protection for you and your car from the elements, but is can also be a valuable improvement for your home and significantly improve its value.  This carport information portal is designed to become a one stop shop that will cater to a wide range of information needs that you may have about your carport acquisition decision.

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.

A car port is cheaper and easier to build than garages.  Their open design makes it easy to drive straight in and beat the elements for both you and your car.  If you are worried about thieves then maybe a car port is not for you.  But if you do opt for a garage instead, then although you will increase the security aspect; you are back to square one in getting out your car in the rain to open the door.  That is unless you have a remote control door opener!

Your next decision on your path to a new carport is to choose the construction methods and materials.  Its simple either you choose DIY, a profressional builder or portable carport kit. 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.