Category Archives: Carports

New Carport Zoning Laws in Mesquite, TX

Carport laws change in towns occasionally, and recently, those in Mesquite, Texas, are being re-evaluated.

What Happens When a Fire Starts in a Carport?

Fires can start in carports, and here’s what could happen when one starts inside a carport.

Carports in Warmer Climates: Prepare Them for the Snow?

Carports should be able to withstand snow and winds, and here are some suggestions for preparing your carport for such weather.

Historical Area Carport Regulations

Historic neighborhoods may have property restrictions, such as not putting a carport anywhere on the property, to keep up the atmosphere or property values.

Solar Carport for Columbus, OH Police Station Might Not be Put Up

So far, we’ve seen solar carports that are cost effective, but can some cost too much for the energy they produce?

Solar Carports at NJ College

Solar carports have been a popular way for using solar energy. The largest solar carport, so far, is this one, located in New Jersey.

More Carport Zoning Laws

Many towns have specific zoning laws for carports, and here is one town that is considering revising their current zoning laws.

Zoning Rules for Carports

Before purchasing a carport or portable garage, inquiring about local zoning laws is a good idea, as they may have some restrictions for carport-like structures.

More Solar Carports

Solar carports are used in many solar power plans, and Las Vegas wants to use these carports for city-wide solar power.

Solar Panels Doubling as Carports

What is the relationship between solar power and carports? Many recent solar enerfy projects involve carports, usually solar power to power cars, but these solar carports power a building and act like ordinary carports.