The last few years have been quite eventful in terms of natural disasters. Looking back just some months ago, Haiti was hit with a gigantic earthquake that totally destroyed their housing, infrastructure, economy and other portions of the country’s livelihood. Shortly after that Chile was also hit with a nasty earthquake, although not as awful [...]
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DIY Solar Carports & Shelters?
August 18th, 2010 
admin As we’ve discussed in this blog, portable structures of all kinds are becoming very important to the world, particularly in the face of rampant destruction caused by natural disasters. Portable shelters are providing great relief for these areas even as projections put full recovery years and years off. Once housing issues are solved, another major [...]
Disaster Relief in the Form of Portable Shelters?
August 4th, 2010 admin Over the past few years, the world has seen some terrible natural disasters ravage countries like Haiti and Chile and states like Louisiana. The recovery from Hurricane Katrina is still underway and may not be totally complete for another few years and that is in an area supported by American wealth. Impoverished countries like Haiti [...]
Always Consider a Sturdy Design for a Carport
June 22nd, 2010 admin As this recent news story shows, a carport should have a sturdy design if it is to hold up against wind and rain.
Tags: Permits are a Necessity for Carports
June 8th, 2010 admin Adding a carport isn’t as simple as purchasing a shelter. Instead, many areas require a permit before the shelter is added.
Using a Two-Car Portable Garage
May 25th, 2010 admin A two-car portable garage might be needed if you own more than one vehicle or need a garage with more storage area.
Recent Carport Damage Example Shows Why Shelters Need to Be Installed Properly
May 20th, 2010 admin Carports and portable garages need to be installed correctly, including being anchored. Otherwise, the shelter may experience damage in the next storm.
What Counts as a Canopy in Lake Oswego?
March 26th, 2010 admin What counts as a canopy structure for storage? A recent article about new laws regarding PODS and storage canopies indicates residents in Lake Oswego might not be allowed to have canopies outdoors.
More Solar Carports in New Jersey
March 2nd, 2010 admin New Jersey will see more carports soon, particularly at a community college near Atlantic City.
Get Your Car – and Carport – Ready for the Snow
February 26th, 2010 admin Getting your carport ready for the snow involves making sure the structure is grounded and stable, or else the shelter may collapse from the weight of the snow.
