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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Canopy Carports Are A Smart Alternative to a Garage


Many older homes do not come with a garage. Constructing one yourself is a very expensive and time-consuming affair. If you're not interested in spending the money or in having a construction crew outside your house doing all the work, you'll be happy to know that there is another solution. A carport canopy can give your vehicle the protection of a garage without the hassle of actually building on to your home. A carport canopy is easily constructed anywhere that you have a bit of flat land. There are a lot of different ways you can place and use this feature to keep your vehicles away from the elements.

If you have a gravel or dirt driveway, you may be able to place your carport canopy directly over the driveway. This is a great placement for this feature because it ensures that the ground beneath your car is solid and hopefully less prone to flooding and weed growth. Over time, parking your car in the yard will have a detrimental effect on the grass. You should expect tire marks to form in the grass where you drive frequently. You may even have ruts form around your tires if the ground is soft. A harder surface is ideal for parking safely without getting stuck.

If you plan to use your carport canopy for an extended period of time, you can even consider laying a foundation for it yourself. Paving a small square of your property beneath the spot where the canopy will sit is a much smaller job than building an entire garage. If you choose the take down the canopy at some point, the paved area can still be used for other purposes, such as a shed, or a sturdy place to put your lawn furniture and grill. There are a variety of tents and canopies for these uses as well, so you can always keep out of the sun.

As you're shopping for a carport canopy, you'll find that there are many different options on the market. You can get a canopy that fits just one car, or a larger carport that's built for two. These canopies don't have to be used for cars. You can erect a carport canopy for all the same purposes as a garage. Use your canopy to store firewood, gardening supplies, sports equipment, mulch, the lawn mower, and anything else that has a place in a shed or garage. These canopies are very versatile and add convenient outdoor storage to any type of home.
 
 

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