What Is a Carport?

A carport provides shelter to your vehicle, whether it’s a car, RV, or trailer. It can also be used for your boat, truck or farm equipment. It can be attached to your house, or built freestanding. Usually carports are open at the sides, but you can have those that are completely or partially enclosed as well. They are usually made of metals such as steel and aluminum. A steel carport is more durable than an aluminum one, and nowadays most people prefer car ports made of steel because of the minimum maintenance involved. They are sturdy options to install in regions frequently subject to hurricanes, heavy snowfall and tornadoes.

Single, Double and Triple Car Ports

There are many reliable dealers offering a variety of single, double and triple car ports according to the space requirements of customers. Trained staff at your dealer’s can help you with a custom design that is most suitable for your purpose. Depending upon whether you have two or three vehicles, you can opt for double or triple structures and keep your valued possessions safe from the sun and harsh weather conditions. The area of the car port can be customized according to the size of your vehicles.

A car port can be personalized to suit your home or commercial building. Roof, decorative columns, gables and other design details can be incorporated to complement your building.

A utility carport is a popular choice now because of its utility value. They are built to accommodate not only your vehicles, but also other valuable objects that need to be safely stored. An RV car port is the one to go for if you are looking for space to park your recreational vehicle.

Your carport can be installed on concrete slab, level ground, paved surface or even stem wall.

Certified and Non-certified Car Ports

Certified car ports are those that are built in full compliance with county, city and state regulations. They are backed by an engineer’s stamped approval and secured against extreme weather conditions. The certification is usually related to the wind speed that the car port can endure -- usually 110mph, 130 mph and 150 mph. It is best to install a certified structure if your building is situated in a region where hurricanes are frequent. Certification also relates to the snow load capacity in areas where there is heavy snowfall. Certified carports are recommended if you want to house your vehicles; you can however, choose to go for a non-certified one if you want it for agricultural uses like farm equipment shelter.

Purchase Your Steel Carport Online

Reputable dealers now provide the convenience of buying your carport online from the convenience of your home. They also offer easy financing options that you can utilize. A reliable dealer will have the latest advanced technology in place to ensure totally secure financial transaction and transmission of customer’s personal information. Your dealer will also help you select the right model, and take care of the installation and maintenance of your carport.