Carports vs. Garages: Pros and Cons
Which is better, a carport or a garage?
About: Sphiwe's Awnings & Carports is a local business that has been serving the Durban area for many years. We specialize in the supply and installation of carports, including both solid roof and shade net varieties. We are proud to serve our community by providing quality products and services at affordable prices.
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Supply and Install 2 x Coupled Double Carports for 4 Car Parking with drop sides in the front and sides of the structure and roof consisting of shade net material. Size 1: mm x mm + Size 2: mm x mm with 6 (mm) fixed galvanised uprights which will need concrete foundation as there is no existing base to mount to. Supply and Install 4 x Fix Side Panels Side Panel Size: 4 x mm x mm Colour of shade net: Forest Green Material: Knitted from a mixture of high-density polyethylene monofilaments and monotype. UV stabilized and impervious to water and known chemical substances with a tested lifespan of 5 to 10 years. 90% shadecloth. C20/25 strength concrete with baseplate. mm x mm concrete blocks for poles. Poles to be concreted in at minimum mm and maximum mm Structure: Pyramid shape: 48 x 2mm wall thick, hot dipped galvanized, low maintenance steel structure.
We want to install a double shade port in the front of our property Manufacture, supply and install vehicle cover for a space of +- 6.0mx5.0m c/w 01 anchor plate and 03 columns in concrete bases and a Permeable HDPE shade cloth net canopy Additional work At rear of property supply and install 2 metal square uprights to support a Kalahari Shade Please can you send a quote for this Thank you
6 x 8m flat roof carport - 2 sides bolt to the building - Uprights: 76 x 76mm square tubing - Structure mm lip channel and support beams - Gutters: Chromodek and down pipes - Chromodek sheeting: IBR Standard - Fascias: mm fascia board 3 row louver type - Steelwork and Chromadek roof sheeting: Colour White
We are a small complex with double carports between each pair of single-storey units, plus two single carports. We want to replace (one by one as funding becomes available) our current shadecloth carports with IBR Chromadek. We hope to use the existing steel framework to support the Chromadek, although supplementary purlins will most likely be necessary. We require the relevant contractor to sign the standard Mandatory Agreement regarding OHS requirements.
I would like a carport shade netting structure over my swimming pool. 6M x 6M. My pool is walled in. It has a aluminium adjustable open/close roof system, which I am removing now. The netting system will fit on top of the existing three walls with the other side slightly against the side of my existing lapa roof. ( Two walls has wooden sliding doors with windows. Plenty of light) This is mainly to keep the harsh sun at bay. (The pool is heated, so we need shade). Maybe if one of your guise pass close by, they could visit me and see what to quote on, or give me a approximate quote, which I realise might differ some after completion.
1. Structural Integrity & Safety First You want the repaired carports to be: • Strong, stable, and able to withstand wind, weather, and long‑term use • Welded professionally with clean joints and no weak points • Installed with correct alignment so the structure looks uniform and professional • Reinforced where necessary to prevent future sagging or collapse This ensures the VVIP parking area is safe, reliable, and presentable. 2. A Clean, Fresh, Professional Appearance Your expectation is that the carports should look new and uniform, including: • Smoothly prepared poles (sanded, rust removed, primed) • One coat anti‑rust primer • Two coats of high‑quality non‑drip enamel • Colour matching the existing municipal standard (white) This gives the stadium a polished, well‑maintained look. 3. High‑Quality Steel Poles For the new roof and support poles, you want: • Correct dimensions (9m x mm and 2m x mm) • High‑grade steel • Clean, strong welds • Proper anchoring to existing stanchions • Painted to match the rest of the structure This ensures durability and consistency. 4. Shade Cloth That Stays Tight & Neat Your wish is for a shade cloth installation that: • Uses 60–80% knitted shade cloth • Is tensioned evenly using steel tension cables • Has no sagging, loose edges, or uneven sections • Is cut and fitted neatly around poles • Matches the existing colour scheme This gives the carports a clean, professional finish. 5. Workmanship That Meets Municipal Standards You expect: • Clean site preparation • Professional tools and equipment • Skilled welders and installers • No shortcuts • Compliance with safety standards • A final product that can pass municipal inspection This ensures your tender submission is strong and credible. 6. Clean Site Handover Your wish is for the contractor to: • Remove all rubble, offcuts, old shade cloth, and paint waste • Leave the VVIP parking area clean and usable • Ensure no hazards remain on site A clean handover reflects professionalism
We are body corporate looking for an carport installer that can facilitate solar panels as roofing for carports - typically 3 single carports in a single line one after the other with a max of 6 to 8 solar panels . We have budget and inverter already installed. wiring of panels to inverter can be done by us or the carport installer if they have the reqd experience