Category Archives: Building Structures

Spring Snowfall Causes Carport to Collapse

Weather at any point during the year can damage a carport, causing it to break, cave in, or collapse.

Emergency Preparedness Retailer Survival-Supply.com Adds Portable Garages to Product Line

Emergency preparedness retailer Survival Supply added portable garages and carports to its line of products.

Tarps Used For Warmth at Winnipeg School

A Winnipeg area school developed a system of tarps for keeping students warm.

Florida City Proposes Greater Restrictions on Carports, Portable Storage Buildings

Casselberry, a Florida city near Orlando, is proposing greater restrictions on carports and portable storage buildings.

In Poor Weather Conditions, Tarps Are Helpful in Construction

To temporarily shelter a roofing project, apply poly tarps over the surface and materials.

Two Years After Earthquake, Tarps Still Used as Housing in Haiti

Two years after the earthquake, tarps are still used as housing in Haiti.

Using Portable Storage Buildings in Winter

Portable storage building are one option for storing various items, from law furniture to lawnmowers, in winter.

Storage Facilities, Carports Going Green

Storage facilities and carports are ideal locations for solar panels, which are becoming more and more necessary.

Tarps Used After California Windstorm

Windstorms passed through California in early December, and residents are temporarily repairing their roofs with tarps.

Zuccotti Park Aggressively Enforcing Rules, Including No Tarps

New York City is strictly enforcing the rules for Zuccotti Park, the location of Occupy Wall Street, which includes no tarps.