August 10, 2010 – 1:16 pm
Modifications, such as adding a carport, cannot be done to homes designated as historical properties in many cases. Should homeowners in such as cases be allowed to add a shed or portable shelter?
Nearly a year ago, a college in Long Island started using a solar carport, and now this device has won an award.
Solar carports are now being designed with portable frames. Will one hold up or is it too early to tell?
Carports appear to be a trend on many suburban homes, particularly as traditional garages are used for other purposes.
Solar carports will be added to a California school district over the next few years to replace two-thirds of six schools’ energy.
Building codes vary with each town, but before you add a carport, consider those in your area first.
Parking bans affect carports and portable garages directly, as often shelters used for parking cars are under similar restrictions.
The first SmartPark was added to Lancaster, CA, as one of the latest solar carports in the US.
Carports might need to withstand a tornado outdoors, and here are some ways for getting one ready.
Carports have many benefits, as explained in this recent article.