Comprehensive Metal Carport Buyer's Guide

21 Oct.,2024

 

Comprehensive Metal Carport Buyer's Guide

While we would be delighted to sell you a carport, first let us consider whether a metal carport is the best solution for your needs.

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A metal carport is right for you if&#;

  • You are looking for a low-maintenance vehicle storage solution

The sturdy steel construction of metal carports ensures longevity with little to no maintenance. Metal carports are exempt from dry rot, insect, or fire damage.

  • You have a limited budget for your project

Carports are the most economical long-term vehicle storage solution available. That being said, prefabricated metal carports are less expensive than their wood or concrete counterparts.

  • You have vehicles or equipment you want to protect from the elements

Carports provide vehicles and equipment adequate protection from harmful UV rays, rain, hail, ice, and snow. Eliminate time spent clearing snow and ice from your vehicle before your commute. 

  • You don&#;t enjoy DIY projects but need economical vehicle storage

For those who don&#;t enjoy DIY projects, our factory installation teams are very efficient and in most cases they can install your metal carport quicker and cheaper than you and your friends can. If you want to install a carport yourself, let us know. We can certainly quote you a price without installation.

  • Looking for a vehicle storage solution that adds to your property value

Since carports are very economical, they often add considerably more to the value of a property at resale than they initially cost making them a great return on your investment.

A metal carport is not right for you if&#;

  • If your budget is under $

The cost for an entry-level metal carport is approximately $, with a two-car carport starting at about $. If your budget is less than that, a metal carport may not be a good fit for you.

  • If you are looking for theft protection

Carports are open on at least 1 end, which means they do not secure your vehicle from vandalism or theft. If you need theft protection, we suggest you consider one of our metal garages. If you only have a few smaller items or pieces of equipment you need to secure, we do offer carports with an enclosed storage area on one end.

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  • If you are interested in a carport that attaches directly to your house

Our prefabricated metal carports are designed as freestanding units and are not meant to be attached to the side of your home. The factory installation crew will need approximately 3 feet on all sides of the carport for proper setup. Some building codes may require your carport to be located a greater distance than 3 feet from your residence.

  • If you need a carport in a few days

Our carports are custom-made from high-quality steel. This means your order needs to be fabricated, and then installation needs to be scheduled. While this is happening, you may need to obtain a permit for the installation, as well as prepare a foundation if you don&#;t currently have a suitable area to install your carport.

All of this takes time. Realistically you are looking at several weeks or even more depending on demand at the time of your order. When you contact us we will give you an honest answer about expected lead times between purchase and installation.

Rather than wait a few weeks you might be tempted to run down to your local home improvement store to purchase a carport. We remind you of the old adage, haste makes waste. Will you be satisfied with a carport you can&#;t customize or upgrade to a higher snow load level or wind rating? A local carport may be constructed from lighter grade materials. Not to mention that you may pay more than necessary and still need to do the installation yourself.

  • You belong to an HOA that doesn&#;t permit carports

If your property is located within a Homeowners Association you will want to verify that carports are permissible before proceeding with a design or purchase.

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