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Home » Outdoor Living » 6 Other Creative Uses for Carports

Outdoor Living · September 22, 2020

6 Other Creative Uses for Carports

6 Other Creative Uses for Carports

Carports are structures built to house a car. They consist of a roof and poles made of wood or metal and attached to a house or adjacent to the house. Carports are like open garages that can you can customize for other uses other than car storage.

There are various designs available and you should consider the usage, budget, and activities intended. Sunshine coast carports are ideal for an afternoon relaxation

Some creative uses that you can accomplish with carports include:

Poolside area

A carport can be used as a poolside area for protection against the sun during summer. Carports located beside the pool area provide a conducive environment for you to entertain guests and provide shade.

You can hold a pool party or a barbeque session and not have your guests sweating or hot. Carports also provide extra storage. Outdoor furniture can be stored in this area for easy retrieval during events. You can place some outdoor plants to enhance the design, and make the outside scope more appealing.

Energy source

Solar panels produce energy when installed on top of carports. Your carport can help you save thousands of dollars by providing power to your house. Carport’s solar energy heats your swimming pool or produces electricity for the home, which is a good idea to have green energy and reduce the number of electricity bills you pay.

Park shade

The carports provide an affordable alternative for providing shades in parks. Carports are easy to install and movable. This versatility makes them ideal for the garden when strategically placed in different areas depending on the occasion.

A carport can provide a sitting area for parents as they keep an eye on the children or seats to provide a venue for events such as a garden wedding. They make the park more habitable during rainy days and bad weather, continually offering the park as an alternative for various occasions. When closed on the sides, they can be a good camping site facility for school and church events.

Patio Canopy

Patio canopies frequently need replacement and can be quite expensive. Their maintenance is also high, so using a carport as a patio canopy is cheaper and money-saving.

Carports also act as spacious patios and can hold family events or host family dinner without worrying. They eliminate the tedious work of having to put decks together often and are easier to maintain.

Storage area

Carports serve as an efficient storage area and provide shade for your car, boat, or bikes. They help to store garden and pool equipment, and fishing tools. The carport protects this equipment from rain, strong wind, and winter. This act ensures you do not crowd your garage or house with outdoor gear.

Family pets can also get a place to play and rest during summer or shelter against rain. For those with no outdoor houses for pets, this can be an ideal place for your pets during conducive weather to relax or play with the children. Dedicate a clean and warm corner for the animals to sleep and enjoy the outdoor.

Creative space

For those who love design, painting, and coming up with DIYs, the carport provides an ideal location to put your creative side to work without dirtying or spraying colors all over the house. You can make unique indoor and outdoor art pieces for your homes without worrying about the sun or rain.

It also provides more space to showcase your style as you can come up with a unique style to suit the place. This space can be used by the family to bond and create memories together.

If you are a plant lover, you can use your patio as a greenhouse and grow some plants. Ensure you enclose the sides with tarps, and you have a conservatory that will help you produce some great plants for your indoor and outdoor decoration.

Conclusion

The uses of a carport are diverse, and when choosing one, consider its location and the usefulness as this informs the type of material used. Ensure you get approvals before erecting a carport to ascertain the state’s requirements of the area, and its construction is certified. A carport requires minimal maintenance and is thus able to serve you for an extended period.

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Jim Pulman has extensive knowledge and experience in Home Building, Construction, and Design. He writes articles in his free time and partners with content creators to share his expertise with the online community.

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