Category Archives: Carports

Cleaning Off Roofs: Homes, Carports, and Other Portable Buildings

February 22, 2011 – 3:03 pm

Roofs on buildings and carports can cave or collapse from too much accumulation. Here are some tips for cleaning off your portable shelter in winter.

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Caring for Your Carport in Winter

February 15, 2011 – 3:08 pm

Your carport protects your vehicle in winter, but you need to still take care of your portable shelter, including cleaning off any snow and ice.

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Local Recreational Vehicle Ordinance Sees Boats and RVs Differently

February 4, 2011 – 3:05 pm

In one Florida town, boats and RVs, and the portable shelters for storing them, have different ordinances, which confuse residents.

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Options for Using Tarps in Winter

January 14, 2011 – 6:30 pm

Tarps are useful in winter for protecting a vehicle or other investments. Here are some options for using them.

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Canadian Senior Argues Carports Would Assist the Elderly in the Snow

January 13, 2011 – 3:12 pm

Canadian town Kirkland has a ban on temporary carports, but a senior in the community wants this overturned.

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Choosing Canopies: Which Shelter is Right for Your Investment?

December 20, 2010 – 1:58 pm

Canopies, made of a steel frame and polyethylene tarp, can cover several types of investments. Which one fits your needs best?

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No Carport, No Driveway?

November 2, 2010 – 1:35 pm

When a garage is no longer in use, are carports still appropriate, code-compliant shelters?

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Should Carports Be Banned?

October 27, 2010 – 5:09 pm

Carports are a concern in Mount Airy, North Carolina, where some residents want them banned.

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The Costs of Carport Ordinances

October 12, 2010 – 1:14 pm

A change in carport ordinances can be costly for those having to remove a portable garage or similar portable building from their property.

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Are Vehicles in Carports Safe From Thefts?

October 5, 2010 – 2:29 pm

Even though your vehicle is protected from the elements in a carport or portable garage, it is still exposed to thefts and break-ins.

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