Each household has as many numbers of cars as the number of adults in the family. But not all homes have a garage large enough to hold the number of cars. That is where the need of a car shelter comes in. Also for homes with a limitation of space to build a garage, a car shelter is a very suitable alternative. One should first conduct a survey and collect details about diverse types of carports and then decide which one would be the most suitable one for one’s home based on space availability and requirement. This article is a complete walkthrough for selecting the right car shelter.
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Firstly, You Need to Decide the Type of Car Shelter You Need:
- Prefabricated Car Shelters: As the name goes, these structures are constructed and finished prior to delivery in the workshop itself. So, the only work left to do on site is that of fixing it. This structure is semi-permanent.
- Party Tent Car Shelters: These are made of polythene poles and are temporary, lightweight, and easy to transfer from one spot to another. But the only drawback is that it is not as sturdy as compared to other structures.
- Extension Garage: This is the best choice if one wants a permanent car shelter. These are made of concrete and thus can withstand the attack of storms and snows. This can be constructed by extending the garage structure by a few meters then put polycarbonate sheets on top to serve as a roof.
2. Now the second step is to decide the type of material to use. You have 4 options to choose from namely, steel, tin, wood, and aluminum. Steel is one of the sturdiest materials for car shelters and has a great visual impact when placed around modern homes. But it is expensive and its installation is not an effortless process. While tin is less expensive, it is also less durable. But it would be the best option if your car shelter requirement is just for a few years. This material doesn’t have a good aesthetic appeal as well. Aluminum is another low weight material best suited for temporary car shelter. As it is very light in weight, car shelters made from this material are easy to set up and take down. Wood is the best material one can get for a car shelter. It is very strong and durable and is elegant visually as well. But it is far too expensive.
3. After you are done choosing the type of material, you must choose the roof style for your car shelter. The type of roof depends on the weather conditions of the area along with all other factors.
You Can Choose From A-Frame, Low Arched or Soft-Top Types of Roof
- A-Frame: This type of roof is suitable for areas with high winds or heavy snowfall. Its sloped roof channels the wind and prevents snow from accumulating on top.
- Low Arched: This is the most preferred style for a car shelter as its horizontal roof panels keep out rain, snow as well as deflect wind to prevent roof lifting.
- Soft Top: This style is suitable in regions where snow and ice are rare. It is constructed of soft canvas and is lightweight. The frame and sides of this roof are still made of solid 12-gauge or 14-gauge steel. The canvas material keeps the car shelter interiors cooler in hot weather.
Most car shelters feature open walls, but you can buy and install side sheathing panels if you want. Now that you are aware with all your options, take your most suitable pick in material and roof style and get a perfect car shelter ready.
