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Carport Foundation

Monday, February 15, 2010

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If you do not have a traditional garage and are considering getting a carport, you will need to think about the type of carport foundation you want to have. The standard type of driveway area for a residential home is a cement or blacktop driveway. If you do not currently have a garage, you may [...]

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Carport Fire

Sunday, February 14, 2010

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The idea of a carport fire seems a bit remote. After all, it is next to impossible to store many items in a carport, let alone any dangerous items. Still, since a carport is generally close to (if not attached to) a house, it could well catch fire at some point. If parts of a [...]

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Carport Support Posts

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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Carport support posts hold up the roof of the carport. Normally, each post extends about one foot into the ground. While this insures firmness in most situations, it does not prevent the breakage of a carport support in every instance. A less than gentle push from a moving vehicle can often cause the breakage of [...]

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Flat Top Carports

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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Installing flat top carports can be as simple as erecting the structure with a basic steel or wood frame, or may require the assistance of a qualified contractor to extend the structure from the house.  A contractor may also be needed if the carport foundation needs to be prepared, and the integrity of the structure [...]

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