Archive for the ‘Canopies’ Category

Florida Has Trouble Over Anchor Problems

One of the most important features of any portable structure is the support that holds carports, garages and even mobile homes down when rough weather threatens to take them for a ride. Imagine if a huge blizzard came through your town and brought large gusts of wind along with it. You would be concerned about [...]

Developers Seeking Plastic for More Solar Canopy Development

The advent of solar canopies around the world has been a topic I have covered at length in this blog, especially since green technology has become a major component of monetary savings. Many companies are looking to solar panels as a major way of using renewable resources as a way to create energy for physical [...]

Shelters of America Portable Structure FAQs Answered

The world of portable structures, buildings, carports, canopies and the like can be confusing, especially with so many inferior self-install products available. How do you know what to choose when you in the market to buy a canopy or portable building? Shelters of America, a leader in the world of canopies and carports, is here [...]

Some Portable Building News

Over the last few weeks, there have been a myriad of stories about carports, those intrepid protectors of vehicles and other items on your property that need covering in harsh weather conditions. This could be because of colder weather rolling in, or simply because carports are at the center of portable storage news right now. [...]

Portable Garage Depot Returns to the Big E

In two days, the Eastern States Exposition will begin once again, as it has since its first inception in 1917. More popularly known as the Big E, this agricultural trade fair is an extremely large tribute to the things that make New England great. With various fair areas representing Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode [...]

Solar Canopy Trees Shelter Cars from Sun

Although it seems like it might be over, the summer still has a few weeks to go. What does this mean for us? This indicates that there will probably be at least a few more hot days for us to deal with before the cool autumn air rolls in. Arguably, the worst part about these [...]

Carports and Other Portable Buildings Face Zoning Laws

An overarching issue when considering carports, portable shelters, portable garages, etc. is the legislation that goes into the rules and regulations local areas have when it comes to the installation. These useful structures face a number of considerations in certain areas of the country and people need to be aware of their local laws when [...]

Zoning Changes for Emergency Shelters

If you have read this blog before, you are fully aware of the types of portable buildings available for numerous uses. From using a carport to harbor an old clunker you just can’t throw out to setting up a canopy for an awesome party, portable structures are an absolutely essential product for many people. There [...]

The Aftermath in Japan

As you have probably heard by now, a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami have left Japan in absolute disarray. There are more than 700,000 refugees from the east coast of the country who are seeking shelter in makeshift areas, according to St. Louis Today: “It is a predicament shared by tens of thousands across northern [...]

School Puts Up Canopies

One school is putting up canopies in the schoolyard to protect students from UV rays.