| Detached carports really aren't just for people who | | | | sides, but are nevertheless adequate for some |
| can't afford, or don't have, a garage. They aren't just | | | | overhead protection. One of my personal favorite in |
| cheap substitutes at all. In fact, these useful | | | | this category is the Universal canopy made by King |
| structures are for anyone who needs to protect or | | | | Canopy. This unit measures 12 x 20, and is about a |
| shelter something outside. Obviously, they are meant | | | | foot taller than most other standard canopies. The |
| to be separate from any other building. This makes | | | | cover itself is a white polyethylene that is UV |
| them a great option because of their portability, | | | | treated. There are leg clips and drawstrings to help |
| affordability, and durability. Let's take a look at the | | | | keep the cover tight overhead on the frame. |
| three types of carports for your considerations. | | | | The third and final type of detached carports are the |
| First, the portable detached carports. These suit | | | | metal ones. The obvious pro to these are their |
| many people's needs because of their light weight | | | | inherent durability and rigidness. These tend to be |
| portability and available configurations. A popular | | | | open sided and pretty high in quality. Rhino, for |
| choice is the enclosed canopy type carport that | | | | example, makes detached carports in a variety of |
| allows whatever is stored inside to be entirely | | | | sizes. They have single as well as double sized units. |
| protected from the elements and from prying eyes. | | | | These are both made out of heavy duty steel and |
| If you want to completely enclose a car, boat, rv, or | | | | range in price from approximately $800 for a 7' x 10' |
| other item, this is a good option. Most of these come | | | | x 6' on up to about $5,000 for a 22' x 24' x 12' two |
| with a steel frame and side walls where at least one | | | | car unit. Installation of these units is pretty straight |
| end is zippered. You can find a nice 10 x 20 sized | | | | forward. They come with a pre drilled frame |
| carport in this category for under $500 bucks. | | | | assembly that is made out of a powder coated, |
| Portable detached carports also come in a popular | | | | heavy steel tubing. The roofing metal is pretty simple |
| dome canopy style. These are also usually | | | | to install as well with self-drilling screws. These |
| constructed with steel frames, and have heavy duty | | | | carports can also be anchored to the ground. The |
| covers that open on at least one end. Most common | | | | quality of this type makes for a long-lasting structure |
| is a door that rolls up. These are ideal for boat, lawn | | | | that will give years and years of protection for your |
| and garden equipment, and car storage. | | | | valuables. |
| Second, are detached carports that fall into more of | | | | So there you have it, 3 types of detached carports |
| a canopy class. These tend to be cheaper both in | | | | for your consideration. Portable, functional, and |
| price, configuration, and materials. While these can | | | | durable. Whatever your needs, you are sure to find a |
| certainly be used to park a car under, they really | | | | style and quality that you need. Protecting your |
| amount to a fancy sun shade. Most don't come with | | | | valuable vehicles from the sun is always a good idea. |