Carport versus Garage?
Carport versus Garage
You are only concerned about keeping your car out of the weather, a covered carport is all you may need. But a garage can offer so much more. From security to a great place to securely place tools and storage a garage is a great choice.
Here are some benefits of both type of structures
Carports
Pros
- Cost half as much as a garage
- Parking your car in carport helps keep the sun from destroying your paint job over time
- Your car will have plenty of ventilation in a carport
- If your homeowner’s associates have not rule against this, you can build a carport from a kit with all the pieces to raise a metal structure in less than a day.
Cons
- Most carports are just big enough to shelter your cars, so you won’t be able to set up your workbench or store anything in it. You really wouldn’t want to anyway, since there is no security in having a carport.
- It won’t keep animals out either, so if you stored anything in it, it may be damaged by an unwelcomed critter.
Garages
Pros
- With a good door lock, your garage will be a secure place to store many things. You can buy or build shelves and cabinets to utilize in your garage.
- Because it has 4 walls it provides complete protection from sun. hail and wind.
- Also it will keep animals out
- It’s even possible that as your family grows, you may need to convert your garage into an extra room.
Cons
- A quite bit more expensive than a carport
- There are rules and codes to follow when building a garage. City building codes and fire safety regulations are in place for garages.
We hope you feel that once you review these pros and cons that you would agree with us that a garage offers so much more for you and your family. Plus, it offers better secure all the way around.
If you are considering a garage versus a carport, garage doors are a must. We at A Plus Garage Doors install new garage doors and everything needed to utilize them efficiently. We also can repair any existing garage doors you may have. Just give us a call in Eastern Shore at 251 626-0773 or in South Baldwin County at 251 971-3331. You can also visit our website at www.aplusgargedoorsal.com to learn more about us and the products and services we offer.