Carport for cars

This aluminum structure protects your vehicle from the weather, thus prolonging its lifespan. In addition to protecting your car from rain, sun, and snow, a carport can also serve as extra storage space for your garden tools or sports equipment. Furthermore, it is quicker and less expensive to install than a traditional garage, while offering great flexibility of use. At AKENA, we offer several custom-made, durable, and aesthetically pleasing carport models, perfectly suited to your needs.

More than just a parking space, this custom structure offers numerous advantages to those who choose it:

• a design that suits any type of vehicle;
• optimal protection against bad weather and sun;
• and a long lifespan thanks to durable and easy-to-maintain materials.
• An installation requiring minimal construction work;
• an affordable alternative to a garage;
• versatile use;
• and extensive customization options.

"An aluminum carport allows you to shelter one or two cars, a camper van, but it can also be used to shelter garden furniture, or even a boat, bicycles, motorcycles, etc." Various types of carports are available on the market: aluminum, modern, designer, contemporary, or more rustic; attached or freestanding. All configurations are possible. A carport can be built at different heights, from the height of a car to that of a camper van. You are free to choose the most suitable height.

For optimal stability, it must be attached to the house and fixed to the ground on a concrete slab or concrete blocks. The structure, fully adapted for outdoor use, is weather-resistant. Rain, strong winds, storms—the shelter is designed to withstand them.

This structure protects your vehicle from the elements, thus extending its lifespan. In addition to protecting your car from rain, sun, and snow, a carport can also serve as extra storage space for your garden tools or sports equipment. Furthermore, it is quicker and less expensive to install than a traditional garage, while offering greater flexibility of use.

If you choose wood, a durable and warm material, you will have the added burden of maintenance. Wood is a living material that requires annual upkeep. This takes time and energy, and can become expensive after a few years. You will also find carports made of steel or other metals, but be wary of the quality and longevity of these materials. Indeed, even if the cost seems very reasonable, the real drawback of steel and metal lies in their susceptibility to rust.

Thanks to aluminum, a material of choice for its lightness and strength, our products benefit from an exceptional lifespan. The Qualimarine and Qualilaquage certifications attest to our expertise and the quality of our finishes. Aluminum remains the material with the most advantages: strength, mechanical resistance, and low maintenance. As with a veranda or pergola project, aluminum is the preferred material for outdoor structures.

Material quality, shape, aesthetics, roofing, equipment, options, surface area, dimensions—all these points must be carefully considered to make the best choice. Depending on the space available at your home, and whether your carport will be installed against your house or further away in your garden, a number of questions need to be addressed. Exposure, proximity to neighboring properties, orientation, and intended use are all factors that will guide your choices.

Whether you're looking for a carport with a curved roof, a pitched roof, a flat roof, a polycarbonate roof, or a solar-powered carport, there are many custom-made options. To choose the right carport, think about how you will use it. Will you simply use it to protect your car? In winter, if it's dark outside when you get home from work, we recommend installing a lighting system. If it's located close to your house, during the warmer months you might want to move the car back to create a pergola. Having lunch in the shade under your carport is perhaps a use you hadn't thought of! And among the equipment in a carport, an electrical outlet can always come in handy. Plug in your electric lawnmower, barbecue, or any other electrical appliance, or even your car... the carport can also be enhanced with side protection: solid walls, sunshades, railings, and glazed frames are all options you might want to consider. Finally, the carport can include an enclosed space, like a closed garden shed, for storing tools, the lawnmower, and children's toys.

At AKENA, we offer various customizable options to meet all your needs. You can opt for an attached carport if you have limited space and want to attach it directly to your house, or a two-car carport if you need to protect two vehicles. Each model is designed to offer optimal protection against the elements while blending seamlessly into your outdoor environment.

Fortunately, aluminum is a low-maintenance material. A simple cleaning twice a year with water and a cleaning product is sufficient to remove dirt and pollution deposits. Always test any product on an inconspicuous area of your carport first.
Avoid abrasive products that could scratch the surface. Also, inspect the fixings and seals to ensure they are in good condition. By taking these few precautions, you will enjoy an aesthetically pleasing and durable structure for many years.

• For a motorhome or car, we recommend: between 12 and 15m2, between 2.5 and 3 meters wide, approximately 5 meters long.
• For two cars: between 24 and 35 m2, between 5 and 6 meters wide.

• For a bicycle shelter and carport, we recommend between 4 and 10 m², between 1.5 and 3 meters wide, approximately 2 to 3.5 meters long and a height of approximately 2 meters.

• The carport: less expensive than a permanent garage, it can be positioned wherever you like in your garden. It can protect several vehicles, both small and large. It will never be completely enclosed or insulated, but it offers excellent protection from the elements. Thanks to the options available for AKENA's flat-roof carport, you can add privacy screens and powerful LED lighting to enhance your carport.
• The garage: a permanent structure, robust, durable, and insulated. It's an additional room that adds value to your home. It's very secure, as it's enclosed with a door. The garage is known for its great storage capacity. However, the major construction work is extensive, expensive, and time-consuming. 

• The carport: designed specifically to protect vehicles, the carport is a structure open on the sides, consisting of a roof supported by pillars or posts.
• The covered area: used to shelter various outdoor activities such as a garden lounge or patio, the covered area is a covered structure offering an outdoor living space protected from the elements.

Whether you choose a carport or a covered area, both solutions can be attached to your house or freestanding, thus offering great flexibility.

Thanks to its custom design and various layout options, it can also become a multi-purpose space for diverse uses. For example, you can transform your carport into a pergola to enjoy outdoor meals, or even a creative workshop for your hobbies. It can also serve as storage for your garden tools, sports equipment, or outdoor furniture. With options such as side privacy screens, LED lighting, and electrical outlets, your carport adapts perfectly to your specific needs.

You can opt for side privacy screens to create a more intimate space, LED lighting to improve nighttime visibility, or electrical outlets for added convenience. For those who want a multifunctional shelter, we also offer electric vehicle charging stations and integrated storage solutions. With these options, your carport becomes a versatile, practical and aesthetically pleasing space.

Firstly, the size and configuration of the carport play a major role: a simple model will cost less than a double carport or one with additional options such as side privacy screens. Next, the choice of finishes and accessories, such as LED lighting or electrical outlets, can also influence the final cost. Finally, the complexity of the installation, particularly if specific foundations are required, can affect the price. 

Discover our prices (delivery and installation included) for our different carport models here.