| A car canopy is a newer arrival in the car shelter | | | | powder coated steel in either gray or white. A |
| industry. Carports were used as far back as the early | | | | smaller frame has between six and eight legs, made |
| 1900's. As people began to shift from driving horses | | | | from 1 3/8" metal. |
| to driving cars, the need for barns diminished and the | | | | These soft sided carport kits can range between |
| need for out of the weather parking for cars began. | | | | only having a roof over the frame, or one side, two |
| Also cars did not have a fully enclosed and sealed | | | | sides, or three sides. Some unique designs also |
| cab area until the mid 1950's so a car port or garage | | | | feature a 4th side that is zippered. To enable |
| was perfect for keeping the inside of vehicle dry as | | | | someone to drive straight through on there are a |
| well. | | | | few with a zippered door at each end. |
| Portable carports can be made from metal or more | | | | Car canopies are commonly 10'x20' or 20'x20', |
| commonly poly. The poly material on a car canopy is | | | | depending on how many vehicles are being covered. |
| a chemically heat bonded product. It is usually three | | | | Canopies without sides are the ones commonly seen |
| layers thick. The ripstop weave reduces tearing and | | | | at yard sales, picnics, and other outdoor functions. |
| puncturing. Also it is 100% waterproof and UV - anti | | | | Car canopies are also perfect for flea markets, a day |
| aging treated. | | | | at the beach, and more. |
| The frame of this type of car port is made from | | | | And as always, Thanks for reading! |