Leaving your car outside of your home without any protection can damage it and reduce its lifespan. Harmful UV rays, rainfall, snow, dust, and debris are just some of the elements that can ruin or damage your car. If you don’t have a garage, it’s practical to invest in carports. Carports are less expensive than garages but are effective in protecting your car from any elements that can potentially damage it.
However, carports come in different styles, sizes, and materials. To help narrow down your choices, we picked the most common designs that vehicle owners choose.
Open-Sided Carports
Most vehicle owners choose one-sided carports because of their sleek and classic look. Aside from that it’s inexpensive and doesn’t require intensive maintenance. However, most people think that open-sided carports are not that secured because it lacks more protection features. But, open-sided carports are still excellent and protects your cars from harsh weather conditions.
Enclosed Carports
Enclosed carports provide more protection compared to open-sided carports. Depending on how large your enclosed carport is, you can use it as a workshop or an extra storage space. Since enclosed carports offer lots of benefits, they are more expensive than open-sided carports.
Flat Roof Carports
In reality, flat roof carports are not literally flat. They are angled slightly to allow rainwater to flow. Since this type of carports can look dull, homeowners prefer flat rood carports with wood to increase visual appeal. Flat roof carports are quick and simple to install.
Gable Roof Carports
This is one of the most popular choices when choosing a design for carports. It has a triangular roof and all corners are bent downwards. This type of carport is popular in areas where heavy rainfall or snowfall occurs. Just like flat roof carports, it’s also quick and easy to install.
Portable Carports
If you’re not planning to store your vehicles in a carport permanently, then you should consider getting a portable carport. Building and installing a permanent carport can be time-consuming and more expensive. While portable carports are practical, convenient and inexpensive. You can set it up anytime and anywhere. Once you’re done using it, you can store it. What’s more, it comes in a range of sizes and styles. It can easily blend in with your existing yard design.
Conclusion
Installing a carport is not as simple as it looks. You have to consider your budget, purpose, and style preference. There are different types of carports and it’s not limited to the list that we provided. Choosing the perfect carport that will work for you is essential. No matter which type of carport you choose, rest assured, your vehicle will be protected from being exposed daily to harsh weather conditions and other elements.
At Mackay Carports, we make sure that your needs and preferences will be heard for us to be able to help you in choosing the best type of carport. We offer a large selection of materials and sizes too. If you have questions regarding carports, don’t hesitate to contact us.
