| If you buy a house that doesn’t have a garage, | | | | drainage and are recommended in areas that see |
| you’ll need to build a place to park your car that | | | | higher than average rain or snowfall levels. Other |
| protects it and you from the harsh elements of sun, | | | | customizable options for metal carports include things |
| wind, rain and sometimes snow. In that case, a less | | | | such as gable ends for the front, back, or for both |
| expensive and easier alternative to building a | | | | ends of the carport, which add to the aesthetic value |
| traditional garage is to buy a metal carport or garage | | | | of the metal structure if it is in a highly visible area |
| building. | | | | – adding “curb appeal.“ These |
| Metal carports can be purchased in a number of | | | | customization optioins can be a very important |
| different sizes and styles, and are easy to order, | | | | consideration for someone who wants to install a |
| install, and use. These versatile metal structures are | | | | metal carport right next to their home so they |
| made of steel and available virtually everywhere. | | | | don’t have far to walk from their car to the |
| They can also be installed almost anywhere. All you | | | | front door of the house in inclement weather or at |
| need is a concrete slab or a plat piece of ground to | | | | night. |
| put one on and you’re in business. Some metal | | | | Other options such as metal sides can be put on |
| building companies will even deliver and install a metal | | | | carports too in order to better protect you and your |
| carport for free. | | | | automobile from the wind and weather. For an |
| A metal carport built to house a single vehicleis | | | | additional charge, a lot of steel structure companies |
| generally around 12 feet wide, 21 feet long, and | | | | can anchor your carport with mobile home anchors |
| about five feet tall. A carport for two vehicless will | | | | or concrete anchors to add stability and safety. Metal |
| be about the same dimensions, but six feet wider (18 | | | | carports can house more than just cars, too. They |
| feet). Even wider carports can be purchased (say 26 | | | | can also hold vehicles such as RV’s, boats, |
| feet or so) which can accomodate three or more | | | | motorcycles, ATV’s, or snowmobile. |
| cars. | | | | When looking for a metal carport, be sure to do your |
| If you enjoy variety, different roof and eave designs | | | | research to make sure the company you choose has |
| with varying colors can be ordered to create a metal | | | | the right one to suit your needs. There’s a lot to |
| carport to suit your specific needs, along with a | | | | choose from out there. Ask questions about things |
| choice of steel gauge, usually 12 or 14. The lower the | | | | such as shipping and installation costs, and also any |
| number, the stronger the guage of steel (so 12 | | | | additional costs that may be added for modifications |
| would be stronger than 14), but also the higher the | | | | or styles and colors. You should also ask about |
| cost, This makes 14 guage steel a more cost | | | | warranty or repairs and how they are handled. Ask |
| efficient option. Metal carport roofs are usually of a | | | | out how long it will take to deliver and intall your |
| lighter guage of steel, such as 29. | | | | metal carport, too. Many good companies can install |
| Many metal carport designs also offer the option of | | | | them in two weeks or less from the date |
| variations such as vertical roof panels. These run | | | | they’re ordered. |
| from the peak side of the carport to aid with | | | | |