Take Cover From the Heat – The Best Uses for Your Carport

As the summer keeps heating up and not cooling down, even at night, many are wishing they had a place to take cover. A carport is not only a great place to keep your vehicle under wraps; it’s also a fantastic extra space for you to get away from the hot summer weather. Carports can be designed to house anything that you want from your big-kid toys to your mobile home, and they can also serve as an entertainment space; really, the sky’s the limit! These are just some of the creative ways to find shelter.

A Haven from the Storm

If there is one thing that everyone hates about grocery shopping, it is getting the groceries into the house – especially when it is raining. For those who don’t have a garage to park in to carry the packages inside, a carport is an excellent way to keep dry during summer showers. If you build your carport as a shield that leads to your entryway or back door, you can make it from the car to the kitchen without getting drenched. It won’t ease all of the hassles that come with unloading groceries, but at least you won’t get soaked!

Outdoor Entertainment

A carport not only is a great place to house your car; it makes for the perfect shelter to house your next get-together. When the heat of the day settles or is in full swing, no one wants to stand in the sun – it’s like standing in the desert. A carport can supply some overhead shelter, and if you want to get really creative, you can line the exterior with lights and a mister to cool everyone while the temperatures soar!

Keep Your Gardening Equipment and Tools From Rusting

If you live in the South and have a front and/or backyard, you know that things can grow out of control pretty quickly. Most of us have the tools that we need to cut back the jungle foliage that can start to invade our spaces. But if they’re left outside, all of those tools and equipment can begin to rust and once they do, they are virtually useless. Reserve a little area of your carport to store your landscaping equipment and keep it safe. That way, when you do need it, it will be in working order instead of rusted and ready to be thrown out!

Carports Are Great Boat Storage!

If you are lucky enough to have a boat, you want to have a place to keep it nice! A carport isn’t just for a car; it’s an ideal place to hide your weekend warrior or entertainment vehicles. Whether it is a golf cart, boat, or jet ski, you have invested enough to want to keep that investment safe! Building a carport will give you lots of extra room.

As we continue through the summer, the extreme temperatures are starting to take their toll. Almost everyone is looking for a bit of shelter from the hot sun! A carport is not only a great way to keep your vehicles safe from the beating down of the sun; they are also an excellent way for you to find a little haven from the storm, to entertain, or protect your investments. At Portable Buildings of Ravenel, we custom build carports to suit your needs. Contact us today to discuss how we can create a little space for you to hide from the heat!