November 2022 - Carport Kingdom

For a carport to be worthy of use on your property, it needs to be able to stand up to the elements. After all, the whole point of a carport is to protect whatever is inside the carport from being harmed by the weather conditions, so the carport itself needs to be up to that challenge. Rain and snow present one kind of threat, but the biggest weather threat to the health of a carport is likely going to be wind. So, just how much wind can a carport take before it is at risk of failing? We’ll attempt to provide some answers to that question, below.

No matter what kind of weather conditions present the biggest threat in your area, always focus on quality when purchasing a carport for your property. At Carport Kingdom, we are proud to deliver just that. If you’re ready to discover the possibilities, customize your own carport using our Build & Price tool. If you have any questions along the way, contact us for help!

Countless Variables to Consider

It would be great if we could make a blanket statement like “all carports can withstand winds up to X miles-per-hour…”, but that’s just not the case. There are way too many variables involved in this equation to offer a specific wind level that will be too much for a carport to handle.

In some cases, with a low-quality carport that hasn’t been installed properly, a modest wind of only 30 – 40 MPH might be enough to cause problems. On the other end, an excellent carport that has been securely installed could ride out a storm with winds near 100 MPH. In addition to installation and product quality, other factors like the age of the carport can come into the picture, as well.

Making Smart Choices

Even if you live in a naturally windy area, you can help your carport remain in good condition by making some smart choices when it is installed. Keep the following list of points in mind –

Pick a sheltered spot. Wind speeds are extremely localized in nature. The peak wind speeds on a single piece of property can vary wildly from one spot to another depending on the topography of the land and other features that are in place. So, as you try to decide where to put your new carport, do what you can to place it in a protected spot that is going to get as little wind as possible. One example is hiding the carport on the opposite side of an existing building from the direction that usually provides the prevailing wind.
Give it good footing. You don’t necessarily need to pour a foundation for a carport, but doing so – and then anchoring the carport securely to that foundation, will go a long way toward keeping it in place in the wind. Anchoring is a simple step that will greatly improve your carport’s chances of serving you for many years.
Choose metal. There are plenty of cheap plastic carports on the market today, but you can probably imagine how those can be expected to fare when the winds pick up. Go with a solid metal structure that is sold by a trustworthy supplier to make sure your carport is as durable as you’d like it to be.

The choices you make when picking out and installing your carport are going to have a lot to say about what happens years from now. Think it through and respect the power of the wind and you’ll be in much better shape moving forward.

The Right Carport Improves Your Chances

There is no substitute for quality when shopping for a carport. At the end of the day, the chances that your carport can ride out a nasty storm are directly tied to the quality of the materials and craftsmanship used to construct it. Carport Kingdom offers features like 20-year rust warranties on 12-gauge products, a 90-MPH wind warranty, roof bracing, engineer certification, and more. We can also work with you to determine how your carport should be designed to cut down on the risks that are posed by winds in your area.

A cheap carport isn’t going to stand a chance when powerful winds move into your area. Fortunately, we only sell quality structures here at Carport Kingdom, so the product you receive from us is going to be ready to do battle against Mother Nature from day one. By shopping with us, and by keeping in mind some of the other key points we discussed above, you just might be able to make it through those upcoming windstorms without any damage.

Stay safe, and if you’re ready, start designing your customized carport today. Thanks for stopping by our blog, and we hope to serve you soon!

Checking Your Policy

Determining if the vandalism that occurred to your vehicle is covered by insurance will require taking a look at the details of your policy or asking your insurance agent to check for you. The key here is whether or not you have comprehensive coverage as part of your policy – if you do, the vandalism will likely be a covered event.

You can think of comprehensive as the portion of your car insurance that covers things that might happen to the vehicle outside of getting into an accident. While you don’t have to carry comprehensive, it’s commonly included in many auto insurance policies, and it is sometimes needed if you are leasing your vehicle, or if you purchase it with a car loan.

If your research reveals that you don’t carry comprehensive, that will settle it – you’ll need to deal with whatever repairs are required on your own. However, even if you do have this component as part of your policy, it’s still worth thinking carefully about whether or not you want to file a claim before moving forward.

Is It Worth It to File a Claim?

Filing an insurance claim is always a little bit tricky, in large part because of the deductible that exists on your policy. For something like vandalism, the cost of repairs might not rise to the level of your deductible, meaning it wouldn’t make much sense to file the claim when you’ll still be paying for everything out of pocket. Filing a claim in this situation would at least bring down your deductible for the year, so another event may be covered if something else happens, but there is no guarantee that you’ll need to file again.

The risk that you run when filing a claim on your policy is that your premium may go up moving forward. Let’s say, for the sake of an example, that your deductible is $1,000 and the damage to fix your vehicle is $1,200. You could save that extra two hundred bucks by filing a claim, but what about a change to your premium in the months ahead? If your premium goes up by any significant amount, you’ll quickly wipe out that $200 of savings, and the whole experience will wind up costing you more in the end.

A Preventive Solution

The best way to deal with vandalism on your vehicle is to prevent it from happening in the first place. While you can never completely eliminate the possibility that your vehicle will be vandalized, you can make it far less likely if you think strategically and do what you can to keep the vehicle safe. In this case, that means thinking about having a garage added to your property so you can park your vehicle inside each night.

With a metal garage in place, you can park inside and close the door at the end of the day. Now, your vehicle will be out of sight until you are ready to use it again, and it will be physically separated from anyone who might want to do damage. Not only is this going to make the chances of vandalism far lower, but you’ll also be able to use this garage for countless other purposes.

Carport Kingdom Has You Covered

Building a metal garage might sound like an intimidating project, but it is made easy when you work with Carport Kingdom. No matter what features you want to see in your new garage, it’s likely that we can make it happen. And, when you select 12-gauge materials for your new structure, it will be backed by a 20-year warranty for your peace of mind.

If you’re ready to start building your new garage, start by exploring our free Build & Price tool. Thank you for taking the time to visit our blog. We hope to serve you soon!

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