Metal Carports & Carport Kits » carport designs http://metalcarportsandcarportkits.com Metal Carport Garages, Steel Buildings & Canopies to Protect Your Vehicles, Boat or RV Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:20:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Residential Carports http://metalcarportsandcarportkits.com/residential-carports/ http://metalcarportsandcarportkits.com/residential-carports/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:32:27 +0000 Raymond Wallace http://metalcarportsandcarportkits.com/?p=1279
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    Residential carports are easy to install at your home for a fraction of the price of a garage.  Protecting your car or just having some additional weather protection outside your home can be just functional or add an upgraded appearance and curb appeal to your home.

    There are some different kinds of home carports available.  Wooden, metal, and even vinyl materials are very popular choices.  Prefabricated carport kits and temporary canopies are also very popular to consumers because they offer super fast and easy installation.  You will need to have a concrete slab or stable level area for the carport to be assembled on.  If your carport is outside your door, you might want some electricity provided to the area for lighting.

    Residential carport designs can be purchased on the internet for wooden and metal carport designs.  Some kind of structured design is helpful ensuring the stability of the structure.  Carports made with wood can have a mixed design with fiberglass or metal roofing material to save on material cost.  A metal or steel home carport can have the least amount of maintenance to worry about.  Design features can include overhead gables, aluminum siding to match your home, decorative covering for the poles, and you can also add side panels to enclose your carport for additional security.

    Prefabricated shelters are easy to set up in about a day or so, but do not have the same curb appeal as the others.  This simple carport is used by many people for additional storage on their properties as well as for the traditional use.  Temporary shelters can be used for your car or for special events such as a family picnic as shade for your guests.  It may take a little over an hour to assemble, and for temporary use these units are great solutions.

    Choosing what is the right carport for you may depend on what you need in terms of protection and appearance.  You will enjoy the cost efficiency of installing a carport instead of a garage at your home.  A residential shelter can be a fun family project and in no time you can park your car right outside your door.

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    3. Carport Patio

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