How to avoid the perils of online shopping
The thrill of online shopping is euphoric, especially when shopping for a metal carport or garage at Carport.com. As your eyes transfix to your smart phone or desktop computer, you suddenly feel emboldened by the near boundless limits of our online builder.
Click. Click. Click. Scroll. Scroll. Scroll. Designing endless versions of your customized building is truly intoxicating. It’s also easy and pressure free. At carport.com, you have the advantage of testing out exactly what you want with our online builder before ever making contact with a salesperson.
Build a carport with our online builder!
By simply sliding and dragging the size bar on our online builder, you can instantly see your specialized metal building or garage come to life in our virtual render. And with just a few quick clicks of the mouse, you can add as many doors and windows as you need. Presto! The virtual renders have changed once again to reflect the latest updates to your building. And what about color? You can change that, too! Don’t like the style roofing? Change it!
Endless metal carport designs
Isn’t this addictive? Tinkering around with our online builder is almost like playing a video game except there’s no boss to beat or level to clear. It’s completely free and the best part is, it gives you a chance to become more familiar with how our steel metal carports and garages are manufactured. But before you get too carried away and design the world’s largest garage, we need to reemphasize the importance of due diligence and research when the time has come for you to design and purchase your very own carport or garage.
Shopping for custom metal carports
Online shopping for metal buildings and garages is unlike any other industry. It’s not like shopping for a sweater or basketball shoes. Much consideration and poise must be given to the process. While we admit that designing a metal carport or garage is thoroughly enjoyable, there are a few questions you should be asking yourself along the way.
For starters, you should research what permits are required by local town and county. What many people don’t realize is that many municipalities require building permits for new carports and garages. Ignoring county laws and ordinances have resulted in a lot of disappointment for excited prospective owners.
In Abilene, Texas, dozens of residents have reportedly skirted the law and built carports without applying for a building permit. We have to caution against such wanton disregard and will not do business with anyone who doesn’t adhere to governmental regulations. Many of the regulations we’ve encountered have to do with wind and snow loads. Some towns require subtle aesthetic requirements, such as pitch and roof color, to ensure residents are in compliance with local zoning regulations.
Safeguarding your plans to build a certified steel carport
Regardless of which metal building you choose, it’s always important to call ahead to your local permitting office to make sure you are following the letter of the law.
And Don’t Forget to enter the correct zip code!
Before you even pick up the phone or begin designing with our metal carport builder, it’s imperative that you enter the correct zip code on our online builder. This will determine if we offer delivery and installation in your area, as well as what type of certification is necessary.
