| Carports are a simple and economic solution to | | | | similar to a simple house roof line. With two slopes, it |
| sheltering your vehicle. There are also many other | | | | is the strongest of the three forms of construction. |
| uses for a carport. With the cost of garages and | | | | Also it provides runoff for the elements and reduces |
| pole buildings, it is not always possible to afford the | | | | accumulation on the top of the structure. |
| cost of adding a building in which to park. The car | | | | Materials for carports include, wood, metal and poly |
| port is the perfect alternative. | | | | (similar to vinyl). Wooden carports are most |
| The main purpose of a car shelter is to keep the | | | | commonly built into the integrity of a building. |
| weather and the sun off of your transportation. | | | | Sometimes they cover part of a driveway and are |
| Hailstones can leave large divits in your hood and car | | | | used for loading and unloading under. Metal carports |
| roof, UV rays damage the upholstery, and snow is | | | | are commonly purchased in kits. With a solid metal |
| not much fun to scrape off of the windshield on a | | | | construction they are very durable and easy to |
| cold morning. | | | | assemble. Poly, or polyethylene, cover is a strong |
| Carports can come in three main roof lines, flat roof, | | | | material. Light weight and easy to assemble over a |
| shed roof, and gabled profile. A flat roof is just that, | | | | metal frame, it is used for both a fairly permanent |
| flat. The snow and ice can accumulate on the top of | | | | car canopy as well as portable ones. The portable |
| it, thus producing a hazard to anything stored under | | | | ones are very good for yard sales, picnics, and even |
| the carport. Flat roof construction is best in warm | | | | as pool covers. |
| climates. The shed roof or single slope roof is more | | | | Whatever your choice, a carport is a great way to |
| suitable for snowy areas. Also it is an easy way to | | | | protect your second largest investment beyond your |
| attach a roof to another building. A gabled roof is | | | | home. |