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Prefab Carports: What You Should Know Before Buying
Mon 21 May 2007 - 14:17
Prefab Carports: What You Should Know Before Buying
By Gary Milke
Are you considering purchasing a prefab carport? Before you spend a dime, you should read this article. Are there building codes in your city or county? Do you need a building permit? Had you ever considered that possibility?
Prefab carports are built for individuals who are looking for portability. Prefab carports can easily be moved from one location to another. Prefab carports are typically bolted or screwed together. As such when you want to move the unit all you need to do is unscrew the bolts. The sides and roof are then easily removed in separate sections which can be easily transported from one location to another. Prefab carports are popular with renters because they can easily take the carport with them when they leave.
To ensure the carport is legal, you'd be wise to check the local building codes to see if you'll need a permit before purchasing a prefab carport kit. The vendor should be able to answer your questions and you can expect an honest answer because if they tell you that you don't need a permit when it turns out you do, you're likely to return the prefab carport kit and never do business with that vendor again, right? The fact is though the carports are considered outbuildings in most municipalities and therefore are not subject to building codes.
The prefab carport will not include the foundation obviously so you'll have to handle that yourself. But before you do, make sure you have the carport plans so you know what size to make the foundation. If you already have a foundation and just need the prefab carport, check to see if there are any available prefab carport designs that match the dimensions of your slab. Considering the multitude of carport styles and designs, chances are you'll find a prefab carport kit that meets your needs.
There are many advantages to using prefab carports. Carports are less expensive than buying the materials and building a garage yourself. Building a carport, especially with a prefab carport kit, is much quicker than building a garage from scratch too considering all the parts have been precut to the specified sizes in the factory. There's no guesswork involved when you use a prefab carport kit. The tools used in factories these days are so technologically advanced the pieced fit together like a glove.
You might be able to construct your carport in less than one day all by yourself. Or you may need the help of a few friends. It really depends on the size of your carport. Consider the alternative of spending days, weeks, or months building a garage from scratch and add in the frustration of not having the pieces fit together exactly as you'd like and you'll begin to see how prefab carport kits can save plenty of time, money, and aggravation.
Gary A Milke owns and operates http://www.shopforcarports.com
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