Carports have their advantages, but metal garages are more commonplace for a reason. Whichever you choose, however, constructing it out of metal is a clear choice. We want to help make the process as convenient and easy as possible, even if you’re just trying to make a decision. Learn about all the advantages and disadvantages of carports versus prefab garages.
Protection of Metal Garages
The most obvious difference between carports and metal garages is how well they protect the contents inside. Both will protect from average-strength storms, but severe weather can decimate the contents of a carport if it’s not adequately protected. Meanwhile, a full-metal garage can withstand harsh snows and strong winds. keeping all your vehicles inside safe and sound.
There’s also the matter of security to consider. Locking your garage will be enough to deter many potential thieves who want access to your vehicles. With a carport, however, all someone has to do is walk inside. Security lights can be helpful, but they can’t quite measure up to a strong metal structure with a locked door.
Affordability of Metal
Compared to their wooden counterparts, metal garages and carports are both affordable. Carports are the most affordable, however, since they require the least amount of materials to construct. After all, a garage is closed off on all sides, while a carport is open on at least one. Just that one wall difference is enough to drastically cut construction and maintenance costs.
When it comes to building a garage, you also have to work harder on the foundation. While a carport will probably benefit from having a concrete pad, it doesn’t necessarily require one like a full-fledged garage would. The simplicity of carports will always lead to them being more affordable than garages.
The Convenience of Metal Garages
Our prefab garage kits and the rest of Canada make it easier than ever to construct car storage buildings of your own. We measure and cut all the necessary components for you and ship them directly to your construction site. This will cut down on construction time and hardship significantly as compared to traditional methods. We can offer carports the same way.
Considering the nature of carports, however, you’ll find that they’re much easier to integrate into a wide variety of different places. Building a brand-new garage usually means it has to be freestanding, as attaching it to a preexisting house can be especially difficult. Carports, on the other hand, are easy to attach to a house, commercial building, or other straight-up metal buildings. Alternatively, carports can be freestanding as well.
Find Your Prefab Metal Garage Kit
When you’re looking for carports or prefab garage kits in Canada or the United States, Metal Pro™ Buildings is happy to help. Our team will work with you to get an idea of the kind of building you’re looking for. Then, we’ll get to work designing the perfect garage or carport for your needs. After the components are produced, we’ll ship them directly to your construction site, complete with everything you need to put it together. Contact us today to get started.
