Tag Archive | "carport design"

How to Build My Own Carport

Thursday, March 25, 2010

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With many individuals wanting to add unique facets to their homes, there is a growing demand for carports.  Broadly defined, a carport is a garage for one or more cars to park, usually consisting of a flattened roof supported by means of poles. The most common question when it comes to carports these days is [...]

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Metal Carports with Walls

Thursday, March 25, 2010

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Numerous different plans and designs are available for metal carports with walls.  Some models are stand alone, and utilize support poles for the roof.  Other styles attach directly to your home or even your garage.  Whichever style you choose is totally up to you or to the layout of your property.  However, it may be [...]

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Carport Blueprints

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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When a homeowner first decides to have a carport built on his property, that homeowner might fail to appreciate the need for submission of carport blueprints. A homeowner might not realize that city ordinances usually demand the submission of official notice regarding any and all carport plans. The addition of a carport can alter the [...]

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PV Carport

Thursday, February 11, 2010

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A new design in carports is the PV carport. The PV stands for photovoltaic, which is a new lighter weight material then what the traditional carports use in their construction. The modern carport design claims to reduce the overall weight of the constructed carport by as much as 50 percent. The PV material is also [...]

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Carport Design

Sunday, January 31, 2010

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A carport is an open structure, braced on the sides by vertical posts with a covered roof. This is a very basic carport design, which is simple and inexpensive. Carports can be freestanding or attached to a house, they can be built over a cement slab or be portable.  While there may not be as [...]

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Carports Plans

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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When you are building a carport, you want to make sure you have the correct carport plans in order to have the best possible outcome with DIY carports. Plans typically include all of the carport drawings you need in order to build a shelter. This helps you gain an idea of how the carport construction [...]

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Carport Designs – Cost Effective Shelter That is Easy to Create

Sunday, December 20, 2009

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Carport designs come in all kinds of sizes, styles, and materials. Most carport design plans are very cost effective in comparison to the cost of constructing a new garage or home addition. Some materials are more durable than others when it comes to carport designs, plans, and kits. Investing in protection for your valued property [...]

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