As our economy continues to struggle, property crime is on the rise, and law enforcement officials in many cities say they’re seeing thieves stake out residential garages, carports and storage buildings during the day, then return to rob them by night. Carport Empire offers several tips on warding off thieves from your property.

Be sure to lock all doors and windows of your enclosed garages and storage buildings. If you have an open unit, such as an open carport, vehicle cover, bus cover or boat cover, keep it well lit. All of our buildings and covers can be outfitted with electricity. Plus, solar or battery operated lights are available at any hardware store. Install lights on the exteriors of your units, or keep interior lights on. Thieves will think someone is inside and pass your property by. Also consider placing small solar path lights along the walkways leading up to your garage, carport or storage building. A well lit path is not one that a robber wants to take. Some also suggest leaving a radio or small television set on inside, making would-be thieves believe that someone is nearby.

Installing a video camera or mock video camera on the exterior of your garage, carport or storage building also helps fend off ne’er do wells. Video footage means evidence.

There are lots of ways to protect your Carport Empire garage, carport or storage building. Check with your local law enforcement authorities for additional tips and any recent news of thefts in your area.

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.

Keep your livestock, feed and farm equipment covered with a high-quality pole barn from Carport Empire. Our metal pole barns cost less money and take less time to construct than traditional wood frame barns. And because ours are built with steel, they’re less susceptible to rotting and damage by wood boring pests such termites. Our highly durable steel pole barns stand up to Mother Nature’s perils, including inclement weather and pests.

Our pole barns can be configured for open, enclosed or pass-through construction, depending on your individual needs. Sidewall heights can be range from five feet to 12 feet, with the centerline of our gable roof structure providing approximately three additional fee of clearance in your pole barn’s center section. Enclosures can be accessed via roll-up, garage-style doors or standard walk-in doors. Plate glass windows or framed, open window spaces can be added for sunlight or ventilation. We use a durable 14-gague framing and 29-gague standard roof and side panels to assure the utmost safety for your animals, equipment and supplies. And we offer an array of side panel and trim color options so that you can match your pole barn to your home.

For livestock, our Carport Empire’s enclosed pole barns are great for stalls and keep your animals protected during stormy weather. Consider placing a smaller, open pole barn in your pasture to offer periodic shade from the sun. Got a big family occasion coming up? Our pole barns make great places for picnic tables and barbeque grills for family reunions, birthday parties, wedding receptions and holiday celebrations.

Browse our photo gallery for ideas, then contact Carport Empire at 888-985-7678 today and let us know what you’re looking for in new, custom pole barn.

Pole barns are a fast and affordable way to build a small or mid-sized barn. Pole barns are low maintenance, economical, and can provide you will ample storage or livestock housing. Because pole barns are made of metal they do not require as much upkeep as traditional wooden barns. These metal barns are widely used as housing for horses, cows, pigs, and poultry. We even have pull-through barns that are great for horse trailers, tractors, and other farm equipment. Not only are Pole barns great for agricultural use, but they are great for commercial and industrial uses, as well. If you’re on a tight budget, or looking for a more economical way to have a barn or storage building, this might be what you are looking for. Carport Empire offers sales and pole barn installation, as well as financing for all of our tubular buildings and metal carports.