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3 Things to Consider When Installing a Carport

March 6, 2019/0 Comments/in Blog, Buildings, Carports, CK, Customer Builds /by clickgiant

Carports are known to be a very valuable and useful addition to any home. While they provide an excellent place for multi-purpose storage capacities, you can use them to store your car or your many tools. The choice is yours!

The important thing to take into consideration is what you’re installing as well as how you’ll do it. Before you can install your structure, you need to make sure that certain things and areas are covered.

These placement tips are meant to save you the trouble of going through the entire installation process only to realize that you’ve made a crucial mistake.

So, without any further ado, here are 3 important things to consider before you install your carport:

1. You Need A Firm Foundation

This is your number one priority. Installing a carport requires a firm foundation. Since safety and security are your greatest concerns here, you need to make sure that your building is fully reliable. For that, you’ll need a leveled construction site.

You’ll also need proper support simply because, without it, placing your carport on uneven grounds might result in an accident or total collapse of the structure.

Therefore, structural integrity should be your number one concern. In case you don’t have an even ground, you can level it yourself or you can hire a professional constructor. In any case, your structure needs to be solid to ensure your safety and the safety of your family, friends, loved ones, property, and belongings.

2. Follow Rules & Regulations

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There are numerous local regulations and rules for the purpose, height, and size of your carport. It’s recommended that you get to know these rules before you start installing your carport to avoid any legal issues, troubles, or problems.

You certainly don’t need any additional expenses and costs and you can avoid this by getting the proper permit for your zone. It’s usually very easy to find all the necessary public information online. Make sure that your carport isn’t in any direct violation of a local ordinance to ensure that everything is in order.

3. Consider the Weather Conditions & Purpose

Since you’re installing your carport for storage, there are a couple of things more to consider here. First, your climate. If you’re living in a sunny area or in an area with lots of snow or rain, you need to go with materials that were intended for such conditions.

On top of all that, think about its main purpose. If you have two cars, it has to be wide and high enough to fit your belongings and vehicles.

This is a process, so you will want to take some time and carefully plan it upfront to make sure that you cover all the right angles. For professional carport help, reach out to the experts at Carport Kingdom today!

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Ordering StepsAugust 7, 2018/0 Comments/in Blog, CK, Customer Builds, Questions /by clickgiant

Need a metal building, but don’t know where to start? Here’s a quick overview…

 

Steps BEFORE purchasing a metal building:

 

1. Call American Steel Carports to make sure we service your area at (866) 730-9865.

2. Contact your city regarding permitting, codes, and what is and isn’t allowed.

3. Measure or hire someone to measure the exact size of the unit you need. (Although we are highly skilled, we cannot guess the size of your vehicles and how much EXTRA room you will need for storage or other purposes.)

4. After checking on permitting requirements and measuring, visit a local American Steel Carports dealer in your area. Call (866) 730-9865 to get info on local dealers.

5. Choose your style of carport, RV cover, garage, lean-to, mini-storage, etc.

6. Ask for the lead-time of installation for your area. (Make sure it works for you.)

7. Place your order with a 10% deposit. IF needed, request and pay for plans.

8. Pull Permit once plans are received.

 

 

Steps AFTER purchasing a metal building:

 

1. Prep the site. Make sure the site is level.

2. Mark all utility lines. (We are not liable for damage to unmarked lines.) Call #811 before you dig.

3. Pour concrete if needed or required. Make sure to contact your dealer or ASC so that you can make sure you meet our concrete requirements.

4. Clear the installation site of debris. (We can install over items at an additional cost and after it is cleared through management. Pictures and measurements of what we are installing over are required.)

5. Wait for the arrival of your American Steel Carports building! (We are sure that you will be 100% satisfied with our product!)

 

If you need to make changes to your order, they cannot be done on-site. To make changes to your order, contact your local dealer or call (866) 730-9865 to speak to the representative for your state BEFORE your installation date. Changes could affect installation dates.

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Triple Wide Building

January 16, 2018/in Blog, CK, Customer Builds, Product Reviews /by clickgiant

Not looking for custom buildings? Do you prefer a traditional garage instead? American Carports has the right metal garage for you.

 

At American Carports, we let our customers come up with their own ideas, including extra features like lean-tos, headers, skylights, etc. Of course, other customers prefer traditional metal garages without these features. But whether it’s one roll-up door you want or three, we’ll help you make your garage the way you want it and need it.
Most of our customers opt for regular garages or workshops to store their belongings, without windows or insulation. A very nice example is this one, 30′W × 36′L × 12′H:

 

• A-Frame Vertical Roof

• Horizontal Sides & Ends

• 2 – 10′ x 10′ Roll-Up Doors

• 36″ x 72″ Walk-In Door

• 90-MPH Wind Warranty (optional)

 

 

Perfect for storing farm equipment and vehicles. And with twelve colors to choose from, you can add your personal touch. Remember, it’s your building. We can make it as wide as you need and as long as you need. Whether it’s a mini-storage, garage, barn, or wide span, American Carports is here to help you.

 

Contact us now and let our sales representatives to help you with the building you need! If you have any questions about dimensions, let our experts answer them. Don’t forget to ask about financing.

 

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

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