5 Ways to Upgrade Your Metal Buildings & Carports
Even without a single upgrade, metal buildings, and carports are highly useful, functional structures. They can be used for a variety of purposes, offer impressive durability, and require very little maintenance as the years go by.
With that said, you can get even more out of your experience as a metal building owner by adding some strategic upgrades. In this article, we will highlight some possibilities for upgrades you might want to consider. Of course, not all of these will make sense for your needs, so it’s important to sort through these ideas to focus on those that will be particularly useful in your situation.
To add a great new metal structure to your property, reach out to the team at Carport Kingdom right away. We offer many customization options through our Build & Price tool, so you should have no trouble creating something that will suit your needs from day one. Get started today and see what you can create!
#1 – Use Vertical Panels
When you order a new carport, you’ll have the option to choose between horizontal and vertical panels. While the horizontal option comes with a lower price tag, going with the vertical will allow you to get better performance in adverse weather conditions. Given the relatively modest increase in price and the significant upgrade in performance, this is a selection that is highly recommended for anyone who lives in an area that faces rough weather during parts of the year.
#2 – Add Insulation
One thing you will notice quickly when you become the owner of a metal building like a carport or garage is how well the metal conducts heat from the outside to the inside. That means the temperature inside the space is going to be very similar to what it is outdoors – for better or worse. If you want to neutralize the temperature swings a bit, add some insulation to your plans. Insulation can be included in the original build of the project, or it can be added later. If you are going to spend quite a bit of time in your new building, you’ll love that you took the extra time and modest cost to make sure insulation was included.
#3 – Include a Window
Adding a window to one of these types of buildings can make them much more enjoyable to use. With a window, you’ll not only get some natural light, but you’ll also have the option of opening up the window to get some fresh air into the space. In the case of a metal garage, you could open up the window, along with the main garage door, to get a lot of air moving and freshen up the indoor space quickly. Of course, if it’s a particularly large building that you will be creating, going with more than one window might be appropriate.
#4 – Contrast the Body and Trim
This is one of those things that certainly isn’t required from a practical, functional standpoint, but it can make your building look a lot better than if it was all a single color. When you work with a great partner like Carport Kingdom for the project, you’ll be able to pick different colors for the body of the carport or garage and for the trim. Setting up a nice contrast between these two components is a great way to draw visual interest and give the building a look you can be proud of. Also, if you are trying to create something that will look like it fits in with any other buildings that are already on the property – such as your home – having the ability to pick body and trim colors will make it easier to achieve the right look.
#5 – Upgrade to 12-Gauge Framing
An upgraded metal building is one that is going to stand the test of time, and for that, make sure you go with 12-gauge framing instead of 14-gauge. With thicker framing materials in use, you can count on the structure to hold up under difficult weather conditions and to wear well as the years pass.
Upgrade Your Metal Building or Carport with Carport Kingdom
The carport and other metal building upgrades that are right for you will depend on your needs and preferences, but the list above is a good place to start. Take some time to explore the many options we offer here at Carport Kingdom, and you’ll soon have a good idea of what is right for you and which options you might be able to skip. Our team is always happy to help you with your order or any choices you are trying to make, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
