| Winter will soon be upon us again. If you are tired of | | | | -- Aluminum |
| brushing snow and scraping ice off your vehicle in the | | | | Aluminum carports can be outfitted with all the |
| wee dark hours of the morning but cannot afford or | | | | amenities such as gutter systems and downspouts |
| do not have the room for a standard garage, | | | | as well as doors and even windows. They are much |
| perhaps a carport might be a solution. | | | | more secure than polyethylene or polyester and |
| Today's carports come in a wide range of styles and | | | | come in a variety of styles and colors. Aluminum is |
| materials that were not available even 20 years ago. | | | | lightweight and therefore may buckle under very |
| There is something to fit everyone's size | | | | heavy snow; however, its relatively low cost makes |
| requirements and price range; you can get one that | | | | it attractive to many. |
| is open or one that is fully enclosed; there are so | | | | -- Steel |
| many colors on the market now that you can even | | | | Steel carports are the "Cadillacs" of the industry: |
| match the siding to the facing on your house! Here is | | | | extremely strong and durable, they are treated with |
| a bit about the different types of carport and which | | | | rust-proof protection and are as solid as any |
| might be right for you. | | | | structure on your property. Their price reflects the |
| -- Polyethylene/Polyester | | | | huge upgrade in quality between aluminum and steel, |
| Carports with soft tops work in areas with mild | | | | but such a carport will never give you a moment's |
| climates, but for obvious reasons they are not as | | | | worry. |
| desirable as other materials in harsh weather. | | | | Keep in mind that if you choose wisely, a carport will |
| Although the polyethylene is extremely strong, it | | | | add attractiveness as well as value to your home |
| simply can't compare to steel or aluminum in either | | | | along with being extremely functional. It is a great |
| durability or looks. This type of carport is ideal if you | | | | alternative to a permanent garage and will help make |
| need to temporarily store a boat on your property | | | | your life easier for years to come. |
| during the summer. | | | | |