Carports - possibilities of use, types, advantages

Traditional garages certainly have many advantages, although we must not forget that this is a rather expensive option in the first place. On the other hand, garage awnings are quite cheap, but they are not resistant to strong winds. Therefore, it is not surprising that alternative solutions such as carports are becoming more and more popular among car owners.

Sheds - what are the possible uses?

The main use of the canopy, as the name suggests, is to protect vehicles from snow, rain or hail.. Of course, nothing prevents you from placing such equipment as a bicycle, scooter, motorcycle, ATV or lawn mower under the roof. You can customize the width and shape of the awning to suit your needs and the choice is really huge, as exemplified by the awnings on ogrodosfera.pl.

Interestingly, a spacious barn can also be used as ... a place to relax. The roof is able to effectively protect households and guests from adverse weather conditions, including, for example, strong summer heat or rain, so it is also perfect as a backyard gazebo.

Nothing prevents you from putting tables and chairs under the roof, and then sitting down for tea on a summer evening, despite the downpour or the blinding sun.. Under the canopy it is possible to place - if its design allows - also larger items of home and garden equipment, including, for example, garden furniture, a jacuzzi, a swimming pool, etc.

Construction method

The canopy structures currently available on the Polish market are made, in particular, from the following materials:

• impregnated wood - thanks to this, the surface will look fresh and natural for a long time, without visible signs of mold; impregnation is a good way to protect the surface from the effects of adverse weather conditions;
• aluminum, one of the main advantages of which is a high level of strength; aluminum awnings are also easy to clean - it is usually enough to rinse the surface of the awning with water;
• steel (in particular galvanized steel, SS) – this solution is characterized, above all, by its exceptional resistance to mechanical damage, rust or precipitation; in terms of visual aspects, steel construction will look especially good in modern homes.

In addition to the above, the material often used to create a canopy is polycarbonate.. It is mainly used when creating a roof structure. The polycarbonate roof is available in a variety of colors including clear, smoky (dark), and white.

What are the benefits of using a canopy?

Great interest in canopies would not be possible if not for their many advantages. The benefits of these solutions include:

• low costs
• visual qualities.

Low costs

Depending on the type of construction, building a shed can be several tens of percent cheaper than building a standard garage.. This factor is worth paying attention to, especially in recent years, when the prices of building materials (used, among other things, for the construction of a garage) have increased significantly.

visual values

The visual qualities are often overlooked, but in fact, this is an important asset associated with the use of cover. In particular, this applies to wooden structures - they can become a harmonious addition to a plot with a personal plot. Choosing a shelter that will perfectly harmonize with the facade of a private house or other elements of equipment, including, for example, railings or surfaces, is not difficult.