If you have watched the weather lately you have probably noticed an influx of tornadoes across the United States. Mother Nature didn’t spare the homeowners in Texas when she was wreaking havoc, particularly for one Andice, Texas man. Multiple funnel clouds ripped through the towns surrounding his home and hail as big as five inches [...]
Archive for the ‘Carports’ Category
La Quinta Installs Large Solar Carport
January 26th, 2012 
admin Solar panels have been skyrocketing in popularity lately; you can find them everywhere from zoos to corporate parking lots and their popularity does not appear to be dying down any time soon. Solar panels are an excellent way for companies to cut back on their own costs and give back to the grid – this [...]
Florida Has Trouble Over Anchor Problems
December 14th, 2011 admin 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 [...]
Posted in Canopies, Carports, In the News, Portable Buildings, Portable Garages, Portable Shelters 
Comments OffPolice Station Uses Carports for Protection
November 23rd, 2011 admin This blog has covered a lot of stories about carports and how they can affect your life. As you know, having a carport comes with a number of restrictions and rules, depending on where you live. You may need to set up your carport in a specific area due to your local laws. Carports may [...]
Developers Seeking Plastic for More Solar Canopy Development
November 10th, 2011 admin 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
November 7th, 2011 admin 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 [...]
Choosing Your Shelters for Winter
October 28th, 2011 admin Now that winter is on its way and we are seeing bouts of flurries popping up around the country here and there you may be scrambling to find protection for your vehicle through the winter if you don’t have a garage readily available. Adding a garage to your home may be your first thought but [...]
Some Portable Building News
October 12th, 2011 admin 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
September 13th, 2011 admin 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 [...]
Posted in Boat Covers, Canopies, Carports, In the News, Portable Buildings, Portable Garages, Portable Shelters, RV Covers Comments OffCarports and Other Portable Buildings Face Zoning Laws
August 26th, 2011 admin 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 [...]
