Carports vs. Garages: Pros and Cons
Which is better, a carport or a garage?
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Sameera N.,
Soweto
I was able to compare 5 carport installation quotes, all from companies in my area, and was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable pricing. My experience was excellent and I can only recommend Mr Botha and his crew to all future users.
Maria G.,
Johannesburg
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Cape Town
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Things you should take into account before deciding on the size of the carport are: the number od vehicles you will park under the carport, the type of vehicle(s), the height of your vehicle(s), intended use of the carport (if you want to have extra storage space), if you are planning to buy anopther/a different vehicle.
The area of installation must be clear, firm and flat. Some companies can do site preparation for you, others offer installation only. Check with the chosen company before conducting the contract.
According to the SANS regulations you do not need plans but you should still check with your local council because you might need to get approval from them.
The lifespan of the carport depends on the quality of the carport and the materials it is made of, but no carport on the market should last less than 10 years.
Looking to build a 6m×6m carport. Preferably rust resistant material. The cheapest entry level material will be appreciated. I'm a pensioner so I do have time on my hands and a join together diy carport would be right up my alley . ( I've build many a carport in my heyday, so I do have the knowledge, tools and experience.
I have two cars parked (next to each other) under a shadecloth, which, as it turns out, was a complete waste of time. I would like to have the roof of the carport in line with, as far as possible, the top block of the vibracrete wall so as to ensure as little sun as possible gets in. The issue I have is the carport gets the south easter from the south east and gets the northwest as well. My concern would be the wind blowing the roof off if it got blocked into a wind tunnel of sorts.
This carport will be attached to a building on on one side. it will be 6m long and 3.5m wide with the fall on 3.5m side.no gutters needed. facia board on one side only (3.5)m. charcoal grey roof sheeting. white powder coated frame work. Cleeted on building side at 2.5m high supported by 3 posts on the 6m length high.
Can you give me a quote on a 6x6 carport? Specifications of the carport: 6 x 6 carport attached to the garage wall (see approved building plans) 3 WeatherMaster type fascias (see example attached) Costs of regular galvanized IBR plates and costs with chromadek plates Thank you very much. Kind regards
We must remove our carport from its current place. Due to space I don't think we can just move it to another place. Need some advice on new port options. Attached the current carport and the 2 possibilities - against the wall close to the current place or on other side. Latter will mean 2X single
I need to have a engineer that can develop the specifications for a carport design so that it will be acceptable to the Nhlambe municipality. The architect has already drawn the carport roof on the plan but I need a engineer to sign off on the detail specifications of the carport and then the cost of building the carport. Obviously the company that will assist with the plans will get preference when the roof is build.
Carport that doesn't rust and durable stay on south coast right on the sea side 5min walk to beach . Must last for good 10/20 yrs give or take . Got Suzuki Swift . Don't have garage . Something which can with stand the winds we have and the good old salt and chemical dew we have when got clear skies
Requires a new carport of +- 16 metres in lenght x 3,2metre in width. I prefer the structure to be from wood and the roofing of IBR sheeting. Roofing should slope down to the side. I bought the house with a carport but it was in poor condition and had to removed it, 4 years ago. I'm adding a drone photo of the house.
I would very much like to please receive a quote to replace my existing carport. Two sides get mounted against a housewall and a garage wall, so we only require one support pole. The dimensions I would please like are 6m X 4m, preferably in maintenance free metal. Thank you, Kind regards, .
Please send a quote for a double carport *5mx6m, made with wooden gumpoles for uprights, wooden cross beams and on top either latte or 35x35 pine lengths covering the entire roof of the carport. On top of the carport we will require clear corrugated sheeting. The roof must be at a slight angle (20-30 degrees) as it must also house solar panels on top. This won't actually be used for cars, but will provided a shaded area at our veggie garden and will also house solar panels. The gum poles will be placed into the ground. Holes will need to be dug for them and secured with concrete. Let me know if you need any more information at this stage. Please address the Quote to . Installation will be at Wits University, Johannesburg. Thanks, Jane