It might be that you just bought a new vehicle, or it might be that you do not have the necessary space to build a garage on your property. In either case, you will be forced to leave your vehicle outside, subject to the weather elements at all times. The prospect is not very delightful, especially if your locality is prone to fickle weather conditions. But is there something to do in such an instance? You might be surprised to find that the answer is yes – there is still an option for you.Carports are basically roofed structures that can provide your vehicle with a roof. The difference between them and a garage is the fact that the latter is basically fully covered – with walls and a sturdy garage door – whereas the former may have some partial walls at best. Obviously, the garage provides better security, but you should not discount the value of a carport for this single reason. A carport is extremely versatile and cost-effective, and in conjunction with a sheds Victoria, it can easily add to the value of your home.

With the carport thus explained, here are some of the criteria you should be using when looking at ideal carports for sale:

• The framework and roof – as was explained above, the carport lacks sturdy walls or doors, which means it basically consists of a roof and a framework. Accordingly, you should be paying close attention to the materials these are built with, as you want to make sure that they are firmly built and strong. The most common options you will get to choose from are metal (usually aluminium or steel), PVC and wood.
• The size – size is a very important consideration to make when buying a carport. It is ideal to get the measurements of the space where you want to have your carport installed, as this avoids any headaches later on. Just like garages, know that you can also increase the size of the carport to fit in two or more vehicles, as well as increase its height to accommodate bigger vehicles such as buses and lorries.
• Flooring – whilst this is not a feature of the carport per se, you should also know that you will need to prepare the flooring of the area where your carport will be. Generally, most homeowners like to have a concrete or asphalt flooring as their vehicles will be stored here, but know that you can also go with tiling, wood or even the just the ground as it is.
• Zoning laws – as with other constructions, carports also generally need to be compliant with the zoning laws of your locality, so it is recommended to inquire into what is allowed and what is not prior to installing your carport.