Once again, benefits of steel carport outweighs cheaper wooden structures
Cost-effective measures are part of being a homeowner. You don’t want to reinvest a small fortune or take out a second mortgage for necessary upgrades but skimping on quality materials in favor of style is neither chic nor prudent.
Unfortunately, choosing the cheaper alternative can earn you more than just a stern admonishment from your local homeowner’s association. Improper installation and choosing the wrong building material can even lead to serious injury or death. Faulty construction or cut corners could jeopardize the structural integrity of your home or result in endless litigation by affected parties.
Metal always trumps wood
This dire message fell on death ears during a roofing project in Aspen Hill, Maryland when a roofer was hurt when the carport he was working next to came crashing down. While re-thatching the roof of the attached home, crews carelessly used the nearby carport as a staging area for building materials that were elevated from the ground below.
The excess weight of the debris created a buckling effect of the inferior wooden carport, causing it to come crashing down, injuring one bewildered worker. Fortunately, the roofer is expected to make a speedy recovery.
Steel carports built to last
If you’re at all familiar with the carport.com brand, you understand our dislike of wooden structures. While there will always be a place in our society for wooden creations, we simply feel as if these derelicts are a bygone staple.
Steel metal carports offer superior protection and are impervious to many everyday threats. Our steel carports come in a variety of sizes and are capable of fitting multiple cars, recreational vehicles and even a boat! You could even use the extra space to partition off part of the metal structure to use as a workshop or storage area.
Metal gauge roofing can withstand heavy loads
Our vertical, regular or horizontal style roofing are all up to the task of protecting your belongings with quality American steel. Superior metal means our carports can withstand heavy snow and wind loads, so accidents such as the one in Aspen Hill, Maryland will not be a concern. Wooden carports are not only susceptible to load failure, as these units are also prone to fire and termite damage.
You can also add paneling to block out harmful UV rays or even upgrade to a complete enclosed garage that opens up a whole new world of possibilities to your design! Garages allow savvy homeowners the option of adding doors and windows, which are added security measures.
Still drawing a blank as to what you want your customized building should look like? Relax. Check out our online photo catalog for some ideas and head over to the online builder to see your customized building come to life!