Car covers have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple open sided shelters. Buyers now have numerous options in almost every aspect of car covers from size to functionality. For this reason, it’s important for a buyer to assess several issues prior to making a purchase.

They are:

* Intended use – Car covers are extremely versatile, providing shelter, storage, and other capabilities. They can be used as boat slip covers, as winter shelter for farm animals and additional space for either an office or a home, making it essential to define potential uses. The intended uses will then determine the size, type of structure, and whether any customization work is necessary. Customization work can include insulation, storage shelving, wiring for electricity, etc. Other contingencies should be considered as well, such as local weather conditions. Typically severe conditions, for example, might indicate for an enclosed car cover made of steel as opposed to a lighter material such as aluminum to bear heavy snow loads or to stand up against high winds.

* The budget – Metal car covers are a very cost effective alternative to other options for shelter, storage, and room additions. Budget constraints can determine whether a structure will be made of wood or a less expensive option such as metal. The budget can also determine the amount of customization that can be done on the car cover.

* The need for portability – Portable car covers can serve many purposes including provision of shade at outdoor events, covering walkways, and sheltering livestock. Metal and aluminum car covers are usually easy to take apart and re-assemble but the difference in weights could be a deciding factor. A buyer should be certain that the heavier weight of a metal car cover is manageable; otherwise an aluminum car cover will be the better choice.

* Going it alone – The basic car cover versions offer simple assembly, even with some addition of custom features. Assembly naturally becomes more complicated when features such as electrical wiring, insulation, and temperature controls are added. Many car cover providers offer free installation with the purchase so if the assembly of the structure starts looking complicated going with a company that will do the installation as a part of the deal can save a lot of aggravation and money. Car covers come in a variety of sizes and cover a multiple of uses. By assessing these issues first, buyers can ensure that they’re buying the best solution for their needs.

At carport Empire we offer much more than your everyday carport. We offer the ability to customize your carport to fit your needs. Whether you are looking for a car cover or car canopy, a pole-barn or pole-building, garages, storage buildings, and pump houses, or if you are just looking for a car-port that fits your style. All of our residential carports and our commercial carports are great for protecting your investments from cars and trucks to boats, RVs and trailers from harsh weather conditions and damaging UV rays. Contact us and ask us about any deals or specials that we are currently running for any of our carports.

Living near the water – salt or fresh – is all the reason in the world to buy a beautiful boat. Now, make sure you protect that investment with a high quality boat canopy, boat cover or boat garage. Whether you’re a health-conscious adventurer looking for a paddle canoe, an avid fisherman who enjoys a relaxing day casting lines from the bow of a bass boat, or the social type planning to entertain friends on your new party pontoon, you’ll want to protect your investment from damaging natural elements above and below the water’s surface.

If you keep your boat docked, adding a boat canopy or boat cover over your dock or boat lift will help protect your vessel from above-the-surface elements including rain and snow, and leaves, limbs and other debris falling from trees. Boat canopies and boat covers also can be outfitted with small, enclosed rooms for storage of boating supplies.

When keeping your boat inland to protect it from water damage and leaks, consider an enclosed boat garage. A boat garage offers protection from the elements, plus the added security of being able to lock the boat away, keeping out of reach of vandals and critters.

Residential carports aren’t just for cars. Of course, they’re a great way to protect your vehicle from the sun, rain, snow, tree sap and other environmental elements. But many owners find multiple uses for their residential carports.

Larger,  residential carports can be used to cover and protect vehicles and other equipment that typically wouldn’t fit in a smaller, enclosed garage, such as large boats, tractors, RVs or motorhome and tractor trailers. And they’re a great add-on to your current attached garage for extras including jet skis and four-wheelers.

Smaller residential carports can be situated to be used as walkway covers to keep you from getting rain drenched on your way, and for picnic table shades. If you’re planning a party, family reunion or other big get-together, take it outside. A large residential carport is a great way to allow your guests to enjoy the fresh air while being shaded from the sun.

If you have a swimming pool, a residential carport can help keep out leaves and limbs that fall from trees, leaving you with hours of cleaning to do. Livestock and outdoor pets can find shade from the sun and rain beneath them. And an enclosed residential carport can be used to as storage for most anything that doesn’t require climate control.

Carport Empire has carport dealers and carport distributors across the United States. We have dealers that are able to talk to you about any size carport to fit your needs. Our carport dealers offer single carports, double carports, and triple carports, as well as extra wide carports and custom carports. We also offer distribution and installation with our carports, enclosed garages, storage sheds, and metal buildings. Our dealers can also provide you with information about any additional options that may help may your buying experience easier. Options such as adding additional siding to the walls of your carport are a great way to protect the sides of your vehicles form storm and wind damage, as well as shield you from rain on windy days. Other great options for carports are the utility closet additions, which will provide you we extra storage areas for items like, lawn and garden equipment, pool supplies, tools, etc… We also offer multiple color selections that can be applied to your carport, to help your accent your carports surroundings. If you have any questions about our carports, metal garages, or storage buildings contact one of our carport dealers or call us at 1-800-985-7678, and don’t forget to ask your carport dealer about carport financing options.

A free standing carport is ideal for multiple car households and those who own RVs or boats. Free standing carports provide convenient and affordable shelter and protection for your vehicle or vehicles. Free standing carports do not require being attaching to your home or garage, such as a lean-to carport would. Most free standing carports can come in a variety of sizes some small enough for a single compact car, some for two or three vehicles, and even some for boat and recreational vehicles, which may not be able to fit in a garage. Many of our free standing carports can be equipped with a utility area for additional storage, and even be painted to help match your property. Free standing carports offer protection for your investments from damaging UV rays to harsh weather conditions, such as Thunderstorms and blizzards. At Carport Empire we offer Sales and Installation of our free standing carports so that you don’t have to worry about a thing. We even offer carport financing and supplies of the carport blue prints with our certified carport packages. Contact us for more information about how you can protect your vehicles with a free standing carport.

Carport Empire is announcing our new website dedicated to boats and personal watercrafts, Boat Carports Direct! Carport Empire, one of the largest carport dealers in the US, is now releasing a specialized website dedicated to the boating community. We still give you access to our regular carports, but this site will soon have more information and offers just for boat covers and water sport and watercraft carports! Our new boat carport website will also every size watercraft cover that you need, perfect for anything from metal covers and steel storage buildings for a Personal WaterCraft (PCW) or Jet Ski, to carports for Fishing Boats, Bass Boats, Ski Boats, Bowriders, Pontoons and Powerboats.

Protecting your boat or personal watercraft from damaging sun and inclement weather conditions has never been easier than the purchase and installation a metal boat cover from Boat Carports Direct. Don’t forget to check out our Discount Packages for additional savings on some of our best selling sizes; or for a full list of sizes and pricing view our Boat Carport Building Prices section, where you can choose from up to 9 different styles of boat covers. We also are offering our new carport and garage financing center that is available to help you get the metal boat cover or watercraft storage building that you need with no money down financing available for up to 84 months; or call us today at 1-800-985-7678 and ask about our Interest Free Accounts. Carport Empire and Boat Carports Direct have what you need to keep your boat, personal watercraft, or other investments covered.

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