Carport or garage?
These two outdoor features have the same functionality, but are very different: material, dimensions, budget... we'll help you make a clearer choice.
Carport and garage
A carport is an installation fixed to a concrete slab or blocks, held in place by two posts (if leaning against a wall) or four posts (if positioned in an island). It can be used to cover and protect one or two vehicles from the vagaries of the weather, whether they are small, such as cars, or large, such as motor homes. It's easy to install.
A garage, on the other hand, is a completely enclosed, permanent structure. Most of the time, it is built next to a house. While it also provides protection from the elements, it does so entirely enclosed. Building a garage can take several months.
The carport: characteristics
The carport can be partially enclosed with features such as privacy screens, but will not be completely watertight. Useful when you want to get home quickly. Other options, such as LED lighting, offered by AKENA, can enhance your carport to make it as sophisticated as a solid garage. The roof can be pitched or flat.
To choose the right carport, you need to consider the material: aluminium carports require no maintenance, unlike wood or metal carports.
From a practical point of view, a carport only requires minor work, unlike a garage, which requires major conversion work that can be long, costly and complex. For a lower cost, and a flawless modern design, the carport meets all expectations.
The garage: characteristics
A garage is a real extra room in your home. As a building project, it therefore requires specific installations, such as insulation, and structural work. These can be particularly costly.
However, the garage offers a large space for parking your vehicles, completely insulated and enclosed, with a door. As with a carport, you can also store your outdoor equipment.
In conclusion
Garage and carport have similar characteristics:
- Protects against the elements: sun, wind, rain, snow, hail, etc.
- Allows you to store your outdoor equipment
- Flat or sloping roof
However, the garage :
- Protection against theft
- More expensive
- Time-consuming to install
And the carport :
- Less expensive
- Easy to access
- Quick and easy to install
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