Saturday, December 8, 2012

Five Benefits for Adding a Carport to a Home


Some homes do not have attached or detached garages. A carport is an economical solution for homeowners wanting to protect their cars. Comparatively, building a garage is much more expensive. Carports offer the same benefits as garages without the extra expense, involved process of attaching a new garage to an existing home, or the noise and temporary inconveniences caused by the construction. Additionally, if a homeowner decides to sell his or her home, the added carport increases its value, and it is an attractive and cost-effective upgrade to a home.

Protection from Bad Weather

When getting in and out of a car in wet weather, having a carport keeps drivers, passengers, and packages dry from rain and snow. Because of the covering, there is less snow or ice to get off the car and protection when removing any accumulated snow.

Protect Car Finish

Protecting a car owner's investment is worth the expense of a carport. Rain contains acid and over time, affects a car's finish, and in rare instances, a professional may have to restore the original finish. Vandalism and the possibility of a hit and run can occur while a car is on the street or in front of a home. When washing a car, it is best to wash it out of direct sunlight to achieve a streak-free result. In addition, the hot sun does not beat down on a car, which overheats its interior.

Easy Installation

The design of a carport is simple and either installed by a professional or installed using a kit. Installation is not difficult and there are style and material options to complement a home's design. For instance, a carport made of wood can match the home's material and color when painted to match the color scheme. Homeowners have a choice of a freestanding structure or one that attaches to a home.

Cost-Effective

Installing the carport is much cheaper than building an attached or separate garage. Homeowners can purchase a kit and save even more money. It is a cost-effective alternative to a conventional garage, but does not have the hassles or construction issues associated with building a garage.

Multi-Use Structure

Get more use out of a carport with the option of relaxing in the shade if there is not a covered deck or patio. Enjoy eating outside with the family as a pleasant outdoor dining area during the warmer months and without baking in the sun. Additionally, transporting utensils, plates, and food back and forth from the kitchen to the carport is convenient. However, when eating under the structure, do not cook, use a torch, or burn a citronella candle because it is a fire hazard.

Although a carport comes in several sizes, it is expandable from one car to multiple cars as long as there is enough space. When moving, a carport can go with the homeowner to the new address. Moving an attached or a detached garage would be impossible because it is a permanent structure.

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