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.

If you’re the owner of a company of any size, commercial carports can have multiple uses for your business. Open carports can give your employees a shady place to park their vehicles or to enjoy an alfresco lunch. Large, open commercial carports also can be used to cover your fleet of corporate vehicles or equipment including tractor trailers and machinery, protecting them from the rain.

Carports can be enclosed using large, rollup doors. Carport Empire offers this customization with doors up to 16-feet wide and 14-feet high. Enclosed commercial carports are great for workshops, warehouses, industrial offices and staging areas for employees to meet, pick up supplies or drop off deliveries. Commercial carports also can be used to hide unsightly items, including trash bins and dumpsters, and equipment awaiting repair.

Commercial carports can be engineered for certification required by city, county and state regulations. They can be snow load rated and wind speed rated, with engineering plans that withstand 110 mph, 130 mph and 150 mph wind loads to assure the best protection for your business’s equipment and supplies.

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.

As the summer comes to a close and we begin to look ahead through the Fall season, beginning September 1, and into the start of Winter. We realize that now is the best time to begin preparing for the colder weather. We know what you’re thinking “Winter doesn’t come till the end of November”; so why are we talking about preparing for the colder weather? The answer is why not. We all procrastinate and try to hold off as long as possible before doing something. But now is the best time to get a head start in finding a metal structure, canopy, enclosed garage, or other winter shelters. Don’t wait for the severe winter weather to strike before installing a carport, metal shelter, or enclosed garage.

Our affordable carports, steel garages, and metal buildings can provide coverage and security from the harsh conditions of winter weather including, low or sub-zero temperatures, hail storms, blizzards and other winter storms.

News reports that sheriff offices around the nation have seen an increase in burglaries, in the past few months. Law enforcement needs everyone’s help in preventing break-ins and burglaries and in finding those responsible. So we decided to make sure everyone has a few ideas on ways to protect themselves from these types of situations.

When doing yard work you want to make sure not to leave yard or lawn equipment lying outside in sight of passersby’s while not in use. When you have finished using any lawn equipment make sure to store it in an enclosed garage or storage shed, and if possible lock your storage buildings.

If you are using carports or automotive canopies to shelter your vehicles or RV, make sure that you leave your windows rolled up, and the doors locked. You should also make it a good habit to remove any valuable items such as purses, laptops, cell phones, and wallets from the car, and at least move any other items of interest like CDs out of sight.

These are just a few quick ways to help keep your items out of the hands of thieves and burglars.  Check with your local law enforcement for additional ways to keep your property safe. If you are in the need for an steel garage, metal building, or storage shed to help protect your investment contact us at (888) 620-0004.

Carports are great storage and protection from sun and some unfavorable weather for most cars, trucks, boats, RVs, tractors, and many other vehicles or farm/landscape equipment. However, if you would like some extra protection you can have side panels added to your carport. Carports with side panels would be a great way to save some money if you are not ready to purchase an enclosed garage. The carport side panels will protect some of the wind, rain, and other elements of the weather will be protected from the sides of your vehicle and you will still be able to drive in and out of your carport without having to lift any heavy garage doors. If you need a little extra storage we can also provided you with a utility carport that has extra storage space built into the back. This is another great way to store landscaping or farm equipment without worrying about the damaging effects of harsh weather.

If you are looking for an affordable way to provide shelter for your vehicle or vehicles but would like a little more coverage than a standard carport; contact us today, we would be happy to give you additional information on all the carport options and find one to fit your needs.

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.