What You Must Know About Building A Carport

In order to protect your vehicle from the harmful effects of different weather conditions it could be worth considering building a carport. A carport is an open-sided, roofed structure designed to park your car in and protect it from the elements. Not only does it provide a space to park your car, but can also add value to your home. Have a look at some of our carport designs here. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider:

Planning Your New Carport

All construction projects, including carport construction projects, benefit from planning and forethought. There are a number of factors to consider when doing the advance planning for your carport. Careful thought and planning of a carport will pay dividends in the future. The failure to put effort into proper planning will undoubtedly result in a finished carport that fails to meet your needs and/or exceeds your budget. Among the factors that should be considered include the following:

• Obtaining carport plans. There are a number of different ways to obtain decent and reasonably priced carport plans. You might design and plan your carport yourself. See more...

Building a carport can be a major project, so you need to make sure you take all the necessary steps before you start any building work so as to avoid any expensive mistakes further down the line. If you do decide to go down the DIY route, it is important to spend time doing research into different carport plans and choose one which is suitable for your requirements and budget. If you're unsure, you can always get in touch with us. We have over 2 decades of experience and can navigate through all the pitfalls easily and quickly. Here are some steps you can follow to plan and build your own carport:

A Step by Step Guide: How to Build a Carport

If you are looking for some shelter for your vehicles but don’t want the hassle of building a garage, carports are another great place to protect your vehicles from the elements. Step 1 - Plan Before you can begin to construct your carport, you need to check to make sure that you aren’t breaking any local building codes. Also, make sure that the spot you plan to put the carport doesn’t interfere with any gas or water lines or sewer pipes. Mark out the carport using string and stakes. Once you have plotted out the carport, double check to make sure it is square by measuring your diagonals. See more…

By following the above steps and choosing the right materials and tools, you will achieve a professional looking result. We have over 20 years of experience building a wide range of carports and many happy customers! So why not contact us today to discuss how we can help you.  

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What You Need To Know About Verandahs

Have you always dreamed of having an outdoor area where you can entertain, soak up the sun, or simply relax at the end of a long day? Building a verandah could be the answer! Not only will it add value to your home, but it will give you that beautiful outside space you have always wanted. Whether you decide to build one yourself or have one professionally built, don't forget the importance of choosing the right design. After all, how great would it be if you could add the 'wow' factor to your home, as well as it serving a practical purpose? So before you rush off to the nearest store to buy your materials, here are some important points to consider first:

Points To Remember When Building A Verandah

1. SizeThe first decision that you need to make is how big (or small) you want your verandah to be. If you want a space where you can entertain, for example, you will need a large structure to accommodate all your guests. Read more

Outdoor living can be fun, particularly during the summer months when you want nothing more than to be outside enjoying a BBQ with your friends or family. But remember, building a verandah is just one option when it comes to outdoor living spaces, and depending on the size or your home and space you have available, it may be that a different option may suit you better. Here are a few more options you could consider if you are looking to add an outdoor living area to your home.

Verandas and Covered Outdoor Spaces

Creating a covered outdoor living space means you can enjoy all the comforts of indoors while remaining connected to the outdoors — Natasha Brinsmead takes you through the things you need to consider Covered outdoor spaces actually come in many different guises and have many different terms applied to them — including verandas, but also decks, covered patios, loggias, porte cochére and living porches being among the most popular. See more…

So if you are thinking of building an outdoor space, verandah or otherwise, we say 'go for it!' Just make sure you do a bit of careful planning first to ensure you achieve the result you want. Click the following link to find out more about our verandah designs - click here.

We will work with you to design the perfect outdoor space, so why not pick up the phone and we’ll see what we can do to help.

Call us today on 1300 724 118 for a free quote.

 

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Choosing a carport

Selecting the right carport is no easy task. There are many decision to be made. But, confusing as it may seem, there’s really only three choices that need to be made:

•     Constuction: freestanding or attached
•     Roof style: flat, gabled, or skillion
•     Construction material: timber, steel, or brick

When choosing a carport, consider both the practical and aesthetic aspects. You need a carport that will protect your vehicle – but you also want to make sure it blends with the style of your home and property to improve its resale value. For older or more unusual homes, it pays to consult with an architect or building designer to ensure the style of your property is maintained.

Construction

Freestanding

Freestanding garages offer considerable flexibility in placement, so long as you abide by local council and national construction codes.

Before you decided where to place your freestanding carport, you will need to ask local and state authorities the following questions:

•     How close to the boundary can it be?
•     What are the rules concerning the appearance of the front of the home?
•     What are the rules with regards to access to the carport from the road?
•     Will you affect your neighbours' car access, views or flow of natural light?  

Attached

Attached carports can provide savings as you don’t need to pay for supporting one side of the carport – it’s already on your property! You do, though, need to give careful consideration to ensure the stability of your existing and new structure. Questions you need to ask of your home’s designer include:

•     Is the fascia of the existing structure capable of supporting the additional weight?
•     Will the roof framing need to be strengthened?
•     If you have a hipped roof, how close to the corners (the weakest part) will the carport be?
•     Will the resulting combined structure be able to withstand reverse loads for uplifts?

Roof style

Providing you have the finances and imagination, you can have any style of roof imaginable on your carport. Most Australian homes, however, have one of the following: 
Flat roof

Flat roofs are possibly the most popular type of carport roof, as they are cheap and quick to install. As with other flat roofs, however, flat carport roofs can be difficult to drain and susceptible to damage from water pooling and ice forming. A slight incline can make a big difference in the drainage of the roof, without altering its appearance. 

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