There are numerous residential homes across the length and breadth of North America that do not have an attached garage, and Leonard Carports may be just the answer that many a home owner is looking for. A Leonard Carport is relatively easy to construct, and in many cases, an enthusiastic DIY person can even handle the job himself. Carports and garages are not the only items handled by Leonard LLC. The company, which operates in the Southeastern United States, also manufactures and distributes a wide variety of outside storage buildings and truck accessories, including truck covers, trailers and portable buildings such as storage sheds, potting sheds, children’s playhouses and gazebos.
Leonard has been established for more than 40 years and now has more than 50 outlets in Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina and Tennessee. Their carports, garages, and storage or utility buildings come in a wide variety of different designs – flat roofs, pitched roofs, either all metal construction or incorporating vinyl, and the buildings can be any combination of length and breadth and a number of different heights. There are also a number of options for the interior of the building. These portable shelters can be erected on any reasonably level surface, although it is always a good idea to have a concrete slab as a base.
Leonard Enclosed Carport
The main advantage that Leonard Carports have over the more conventional attached garage is their ease of construction and their accessibility. The disadvantage is that they do not have the security that a lockable garage has; so peace-of-mind may be lacking somewhat. One word of warning – before going ahead and starting to construct a carport or outside building, do take time to enquire about local building regulations. In most cases you will probably be alright, but you feel foolish if, after erecting such a structure, you find that you have to move it back five feet because it is too close to the road.
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Raymond is a professional blogger and handyman with automotive and home improvement interests.
Sat, Jan 30, 2010
Carports, Storage Buildings