Customizing and Accessorizing Carports And RV Covers

Mar 30
07:34

2010

Kevin Keen

Kevin Keen

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Carports are available with a multiple of size options ranging from single to triple carports. With the appropriate size determined, the shelters can be further customized for colors which complement the home, match the car color, or are just chosen to suit personal preferences.

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Carports are available with a multiple of size options ranging from single to triple carports. With the appropriate size determined,Customizing and Accessorizing Carports And RV Covers Articles the shelters can be further customized for colors which complement the home, match the car color, or are just chosen to suit personal preferences. There are numerous roofing styles to choose from including horizontal and vertical roof panels as well as A-frame, pitched, or, flat roof options.    Customization doesn’t stop there due to options to either partially or completely enclose the carport. Depending on the ultimate end use of the carport, access can be built from the ends to allow entrance of a car, boat or RV, or through a side entrance. If the entire structure is enclosed, there are options for roll-up doors for the ends and a variety of sizes and types of side doors and windows. Sidewalls can range in height from five to twelve feet with a gabled roof’s centerline usually measuring three feet higher than the carport’s leg height. Cost-wise, adding sidewalls is normally the less expensive option because framing is already in place. Adding framing to permanently enclose the ends will increase the cost of full enclosure incrementally. Customization can also include extra bracing, storm anchors, extension of the legs, and other accessories. There is a wide variety of customization options for carport interior as well, particularly when the structure is fully enclosed. With sidewalls added, shelving and storage systems can be considered but there will issues with securing items that will be stored. For that reason, a customization options such as storage work best when a carport is enclosed with side panels. When fully enclosed and secured, metal carports are a great way to extend storage space and to gain additional work space. Depending on the height of the structure, overhead storage can be added as well as a variety of work spaces.Another option for fully enclosed carports is the addition of insulation. This valuable addition opens the structure for work or play regardless of the temperatures outside. Aluminum foil based insulation is non-toxic and considered a “green” solution because it doesn’t give off harmful gasses as it ages. This is an important consideration, especially during cold winter months when doors and windows are shut tight to keep the weather outside.