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.

As the southern states continue to experience record low temperatures this winter season, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm. If you spend many hours in your enclosed carport, garage or metal building, no doubts you’re bundled up, shivering and thinking about heading back inside your warm home. But if your structure doubles as your workshop or office, don’t let the cold chase you from your work. Invest in a safe, affordable heat source instead.

Two basic choices are available for heating your enclosed metal carport, metal garage or metal building: electric heat or gas heat. The size and BTUH output of your heater, whether electric or gas, should be determined by the size of your enclosed garage, carport or metal building. BTUH stands for “British Thermal Unit per Hour” and refers to the unit of heat required to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Here is a quick guide to determine how many BTUHs of heat your heater will need to emit to effectively and affordably warm your structure:

• A 24,000-BTUH heater for a 1-car structure up to 250 square feet;
• A 36,000-BTUH heater for a 2-car structure up to 350 square feet;
• A 48,000-BTUH heater for a 3-car structure up to 550 square feet;
• A 60,000-BTUH heater for structures up to 650 square feet.

If your carport is wired for electricity (see our next blog on Wiring your Carport, Garage or Metal Building for Electricity), electrical heat is easy and affordable. For a smaller structure, space heaters that work via 120-volt outlets work well, but can be dangerous. Never use a space heater near combustibles and make sure yours has a tip-over feature that will automatically turn the heater off if it’s knocked over. Also, never use a space heater with an extension cord. Most extension cords are not rated for the higher power demands of space heater and could easily overload and catch fire. More powerful heaters needed to warm larger spaces, such as Carport Empire’s triple carports or RV carports, may require a 240-volt receptacle.

Gas heaters run on natural gas, propane, liquid petroleum (LP) or kerosene. Natural gas and LP heaters require gas to be piped into your enclosed carport, garage or metal building, which must be well ventilated to prevent a dangerous carbon monoxide buildup within your structure. Propane and kerosene heaters require storage tanks for the fuel. Note that kerosene emits a strong odor, something to keep in mind if you’ll be tooling away inside your enclosed structure for extended periods of time.

A money-saving factor to consider is whether the electric or gas heater you choose is radiant, infrared, fan-forced or convection. Radiant and infrared heaters heat only nearby people and objects rather than the air, making for a more targeted, economical choice. However, if your structure will be used by multiple people (for instance helpers in your garage workshop or family members if your structure is used as a recreational room), a more effective choice is a convection heater, which is designed to heat air as it rises, warming the entire area. Insulating your enclosed garage, carport or metal building, and using weather stripping on doors will help keep things toasty.

If you have questions about the best methods for heating your structure, call Carport Empire at 1-800-985-7678. 

Some folks living at a Phoenix, Arizona apartment complex got stuck for days – or rather, their automobiles did – when two carports were toppled by strong winds. The winds literally yanked the carports from the ground, causing them to tip over and land on top of several residents’ automobiles.

At Carport Empire, we think your carport should stay right where you put it no matter how severe the weather gets. Our single carports, double carports, triple carports, RV carports, boat carports, and carport garages are available as certified structures or uncertified structures. If you choose a certified carport, we guarantee you a sturdy, durable structure that will stay put through Mother Nature’s ugliest fits. Our certified carports are engineered to withstand wind speeds of 110 mph, 130 mph and 150 mph, as well as hold up against heavy snow loads. And the engineering can be tailored to meet specific certification requirements by city, county and state ordinances.

Carport Empire’s installation professionals know all the variables at play when it comes to installing your new carport in a way that assures safety and durability of your investment. Don’t chance damage to your vehicles or your neighbors’ vehicles or other property, and certainly don’t take any chances with the safety of your family and visitors. Let Carport Empire install a high-quality, certified carport or carport garage for you today. Contact us via our convenient online “Contact Carport Empire” form or call us at 888-985-7678 today.

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.

RV Covers and Motorhome Covers are one of the best ways to protect your investment, when it is not in use. Don’t let the damaging sun rays beat down on your recreational vehicle’s paint job, or let stormy and inclement weather damage and wear on your RV’s exterior. Protect your RV with a Metal RV Cover or Motor Home Cover. Our metal RV covers can protect recreational vehicles of any size from travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, and pop-up trailers to Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes. Your RV is a big investment don’t let endure the harsh weather conditions when it is not in use, protect it with one of our RV carports or Metal Buildings. Carport Empire can build and price a metal RV cover to fit your needs, or call and ask us at 1-800-985-7678 about our RV Cover financing options.

With today’s economy everyone is looking to find the most affordable products and services that they are in need for. Whether you have always been a penny-pincher or you have only recently started watching where and how you spend your money. A vehicle carport or enclosed garage can be a great investment and right now you can find a great deal. Many companies are offing online coupons, discount packages, and other special incentives for you to take advantage of. While our goal has always been to provide you the best price per square foot on all of our carports, we also offer great discount packages on some of our most popular carports and enclosed steel garages! Our Discount Packages include:

• 18×21 with extra side panels
• 18×41 Motorhome cover with extra side panels
• 20×21 Enclosed Steel Garage with (1) walk in entrance
• 20×31 Utility Carport, with (1) 6×6 roll up door
• 30×26 Enclosed Garage, with (2) 6×6 roll up doors, (1) walk in door, and windows
• 18×26 enclosed garage with lean-to carport, (1) 6×6 roll up door, (1) walk-in door, and (1) Window
• 20×21 two-vehicle extra wide carport
• 18×21 two-vehicle steel carport with Free Installation

*The Carport Discount Packages listed above are subject to change without notice for some of the most up-to-date packages visit our Discount Packages page on our website.

On top of our great Discount Packages, Carport Empire also provides Carport Financing with no money down available up to 84 Months. Or call and ask about our Interest Free Account on your next carport or enclosed garage purchase.

Carport Empire is proud to announce the release of our new Motorhome Carport website, RV Carports Direct! Now from one of the largest carport dealers in the US, comes the release of a specialized website dedicated to RV Covers and Motorhome Carports. We still give you access to all of our regular size carports, but we will soon be adding more information and offers just for the RV Community! Our new motor home carport website will also every size RV cover that you need, perfect for anything from metal covers for fifth wheel trailers, Travel trailer and Pop-up Trailer to carports for Class A motorhomes, Class B motorhomes, & Class C motorhomes.

Purchasing a motorhome carport from RV Carports Direct is a great way to help shield your Recreational Vehicle from sun damage, inclement weather conditions, and the birds. So protect your investment with purchase and installation with one of Carport Empires select RV Carports or Motorhome Covers. 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 RV Carport Building Prices section, where you can pick from up to 9 different carport styles. We also are proud to offer our new carport financing center that is available to help you get the RV carport or steel building that you need with no money down financing available for up to 84 months or call us at 1-800-985-7678 and ask about our Interest Free Accounts. Carport Empire and RV Carports Direct have what you need to keep your motorhome, travel trailer, camper or other investments covered.

Welcome to the Carport Empire News and Blog section of our website. Here we will provide the latest news about Carport Empire, updates about the carport industry, and informational articles and discussions about tubular buildings; including enclosed garages, metal barns, steel storage buildings, pump houses, metal boat covers, and carports. We will also supply the latest news and events from Carport Empire and Keen’s Buildings.