A carport cover is a practical and relatively inexpensive way to protect your vehicles and recreational toys.  Adding doors and sides helps to maintain a neat appearance by hiding anything that is stored there.  Carport covers can be simple and inexpensive, such as a small aluminum model to shade a single car.  However, custom carports with wood trellises or metal painted to match the home can be an addition that adds value to your home as well as protecting your valuables from harsh weather.

There are several types of carports, and the homeowner’s choice will depend on their specific needs and geographical location.  Metal carport covers that do not shrink, swell, or rot are better suited to areas where the weather can go from harsh winter to heavy wind and rain.  If you live in an area that receives heavy snows and high winds, a metal shelter built with truss bracing will be required to handle the extra weight and high velocity winds.  For added protection, a metal carport cover can be fitted with sliding or roll-up automatic doors, and even enclosed like a garage.

Although a metal cover may last longer and require little to no maintenance, wooden carports introduce an interesting visual element to the design of your home.   A carport patio cover that is built from properly treated wood and installed by an expert craftsman will last for many years before needing another treatment or repairs.  Custom made wood trellises can be added to a carport to define a walkway, provide shade, and even extend into a garden or yard.

There are many quality carport kits that ship directly to your home, and can be put together in a few hours with a helper or two.  Your local home improvement store may also a nice stock of standard styles and sizes.

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