The carport's edges over the other types of structures are its low cost and quick-to-build process. Maybe these are reasons why owner-builders prefer it or only considerations out of a situation. But let's say you have the resources and time to transform your carport into a garage, living room, or...
Can You Enclose A Carport Without A Permit?
Let's say that after months or years, you decide that it is time to overhaul your carport. It is time to add walls, doors, or windows to it. Or enclose your carport to make it like a garage. Can you do it right away or do you need a permit...
How Do I Stop My Carport From Blowing?
With climate change, it is hard to assume now how harsh and frequent do hurricanes, storms, snow, or strong winds smash a place. People then need to have a safety mindset or be always cautious about how they can avoid or lessen the disasters that may occur. Building a durable...
Do I Need A Building Permit To Put Up A Carport?
Being considered as a non-habitable and accessory structure, a simple carport seems to have what it takes to exempt owner-builders to get building permits. But do you really need a building permit to put up a carport or not? What is a building permit? A building permit is a legal...
Does Adding A Carport Increase Home Value?
So you have a striking house on top of your capacious lot. It is marketable inside out that if you sell it soon, you will make a fortune. And now that you are also at a crossroads in building a carport, you wonder if this structure can increase your home...
What Is The Standard Height Of A Carport?
Aside from it being a focal point, what comes to your mind when you see a towering carport? Does its height exude power, durability, or artistic flair? Whatever it is, height adds emphasis to the appearance or vibe of the carport. And more importantly, it also affects a house or...
Do Carports Protect Cars?
More and more people decide to build carports for the reason that they are affordable and quick to build. Bonus points, these vehicle storages are also multifunctional for the various activities of owner-builders and their families. But can these carports really protect cars? With the finest materials and superb designs,...
How Close To The Boundary Can I Build A Carport?
It is simple to conclude that for as long as a carport is within your property, it's up to you to decide on how far or close it is to the boundary. Well, that is not always the case, and hopefully, not the case in building your carport. What is...
How Do You Anchor A Carport?
Behind any statuesque building is a superb framework. If the frames are sturdy so is the entire building. But what makes a frame stout, especially against the pressure of strong wind? For a carport, at least, the answer is a strong anchoring system. Anchoring the carport on a surface is...
What Is The Size Of A Two Car Carport?
Who says that matching is limited to two individuals or things like fashionable clothes? It is very much appropriate too for big ventures like finding a two-car carport for your vehicles. But like preparing for other matching endeavors, complementing a carport’s size to vehicles entails analysis. A type of analysis...