When it comes to buying or selling a home, one of the most important features to a prospective buyer is whether or not there is a carport or garage on the home. Why are they so important? The use of a carport is highly underrated until you have to experience life without any kind of covered parking. In North Carolina, metal carports are very popular options for a variety of reasons, not just when looking to buy or sell. When looking for the right type to build, it is best to know what you want before buying anything so that you can get the look you want. Here are some different ways you can change up the standard carport look to customize it to your preferences.
Color
Many metal carports come with different shades to help you find the one that will match your home and preferences the best. When looking at different shades, you definitely don’t have to buy any outlandish colors like hunter orange or neon green. In fact, if you aren’t sure what color you want, just buy the carport and paint it after you have a better idea. This is an easy way to make sure everything looks good together and compliment rather than detract from the home.
Shape
Not all carports have the same standard shape. Yes, they might all be rectangular, but the shape of the roof is something that will differ with each model or brand you look at. For instance, the regular style has more of a peak in the middle of the roof with rounded edges that meet the wall posts. The boxed eave and vertical roof styles have a point but without the low hanging, rounded edges over the sides. This may not make a huge difference for some while not making one at all to another buyer, but something still worth considering.
Style
Again, when it comes to style there is not just one available. Some carports are enclosed while others have bare supports on the sides, making the amount of privacy different for each one. There are also some that have doors similar to garages while others have enclosed walls but no door. Of course the sizes also contribute to the style with some lending themselves more easily to storing large items like boats or recreational vehicles while others are appropriate for covering cars. The ideal style for you really depends on your needs and the way you plan to use this covered space. Most companies will allow you to create the exact size that you need with dimensions that can be customized.
Location
In order to know what style and dimensions you need, the best thing to consider is to know where your carport is going to be located. It is best to know where you want it so that you can get the right size necessary. The location also makes a difference with the flooring options like whether you will put it on a cement pad or leave it on dirt or grass. It is again a matter of personal preference.
