Carports are a great alternative to a garage to protect cars, other types of vehicles, and even different types of belongings that need additional space. Carports, which are typically made from metal materials, can be found in both residential areas, and commercial ones.
When it comes to individuals seeing carports, Trilby residents should know that they are much more common than they may think. They are typically more popular in certain areas, or certain parts of town depending on where someone lives, and how old the area tends to be.
For example, it is much more common to see older homes and buildings with carports, as they were built before garages were a common feature to buildings. They can be in many other areas as well, and today, we will be going over some of the common areas to see a carport being used in your area.
Residential Carports
Carports are very common to see in residential areas, especially where homes were built many years ago. As the name implies, they are used to protecting automobiles from outside elements such as direct sunlight, and rain.
Because of this, it is quite popular to see carports that go over a driveway, either partially or completely. Keep in mind that carports can be placed in many different areas of the home, but this is the most common way to see a carport in a residential context.
When it comes to using carports, Trilby residents should know that they are designed to be used as if they were an attached garage, but they can be used in other ways as well. Some people choose to use their additional space as an outside recreational area, as if it were a porch or patio. There is enough space for cars and an outside area to use for recreation.
Commercial Locations Fitted With Carports
Apart from residential applications of carports, Trilby residents can also see them being utilized in commercial areas for public parking. A person does not have to go too far in their own community to see commercial uses for carports.
One common area to find commercial carports being used is in some shopping centers or strip malls. Depending on the proximity from the parking lot to the storefront, car ports are used as areas so that people can comfortably part their car and not be exposed to issues such as rain or snow.
Another way that individuals can see commercial carports being used by others is in locations such as apartment complexes. Having a covered area to park your car is very appealing to most people, and it could be a great selling point from one apartment complex when compared to another.
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