We understand that not everyone has the luxury of parking their car in a garage every night. If that’s the case for you, it’s worth your time to take a look into purchasing and installing a carport at your home. Carports are typically a covered structure designed to protect your car and are typically free standing. Although they offer less protection than a garage, they do allow for more ventilation. Most carports feature a steel structure with a fabric top, offering protection against rain, snow, ice, and UV exposure.
Two main issues when it comes to shopping for a carport is that they can vary greatly in price and the materials used for their construction. That means they’re not necessarily easy to shop for, especially if you’re unsure on how much you’re willing to spend.
In this article, we’ll go into detail on five of the best available carports and things to look for when shopping for one. We’ll explain the pros and cons for the different types of carports so you hopefully have a better picture of which product to invest in to protect your car.
For more information about carports, refer to our table of contents.