Archive for the ‘Carports’ Category

More Colleges Going Green with Solar Carports

More businesses and schools are utilizing solar carports to augment energy production and usage.

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Using Carports to Maximize Space and Save Money

Aside from being incredibly useful for storing your vehicle, carports are also an excellent way to protect your vehicles from harsh weather conditions.  This is a particularly effective means of storing oddly-shaped vehicles, motorcycles and other utilities (i.e. lawnmower), even during the worst, coldest day of winter. For example, if you restore old hot rods [...]

What Can Portable Solar Carports Do?

Portable solar carports are new to the market, but do these protect as well as a traditional carport?

Always Consider a Sturdy Design for a Carport

As this recent news story shows, a carport should have a sturdy design if it is to hold up against wind and rain.

California School District to add Solar Carports

A school district in California will be installing solar carports over the next few years to lessen their use of the electric grid.

Permits are a Necessity for Carports

Adding a carport isn’t as simple as purchasing a shelter. Instead, many areas require a permit before the shelter is added.

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Carports a Newly Popular Item

Carports appear to be gaining in popularity, mainly for letting up space in the brick-and-mortar garage for other uses.

Parking Restrictions and Your Carport

Parking restrictions affect shelters like carports and portable garages, including where they can be placed and their size.

Considering Building Codes for Carports and Garages

Know your local building codes before you purchase a carport or portable garage, as many areas have restrictions on these shelters.

Follow Up on Mesquite, TX, Carport Ordinance

The Mesquite carport ordinance we discussed a few months ago hasn’t gone into effect but, like other areas, it might not have any effect once passed.