Garage vs Carport: The Epic Battle Between Luxury and Modesty
Both a garage and a carport provide the shelter your car needs from the harsh Australian climate. Too much UV rays exposure and your seat will feel like a blue torch while its colour will gradually chip and fade. Meanwhile, during the winter, you will be late again for work because you need another 10 minutes to scrape the ice off your car.
Since your car is a very important investment, it is only logical to protect it from these elements and ensure it works on its optimum condition. However, choosing the kind of protective covering for your precious car can sometimes be a confusing or overwhelming experience. The decision to build a garage or a carport always boils down to the convenience and cost of the project.
Cost-effective
With a garage, be ready to spend as much as $75,000 on a basic two car garage with a concrete floor. However, the cost will always depend on the materials used, the design and the extras like the storage area, heated garage floor, garage shelving, electronic garage door opener, garage workbench etc. If you are willing to spend this much, then you can certainly build a garage. However, if a garage is a bit out of your range, a carport is a “wallet-friendly” option.
Besides being economical, a carport is also easy to build. Unlike a garage that requires a month or two to finish, you only need hours or a matter of three days to build a carport. This means, you can use your carport immediately. Lastly, carports also come in a variety of amazing designs which can be tailored to fit your home’s existing theme, colour and design.
Versatility
The most ideal garage is always placed at the back of a home. That way, it will be easier for you to convert it into an apartment or add another structure to it. Meanwhile, a carport can do much more. It is very versatile. You can use it as a verandah where you can receive guests comfortably while letting them be amazed with your freshly mowed and delicately manicured garden. A carport is also an ideal play area which can provide sun protection for your kids or it can also be the perfect place to dry clothes during the rainy days.
Convenience
The major disadvantage of having a garage is if it becomes faulty especially if it is electronically operated. Maybe the winch falls off the wall fixture or the door opens or closes midway leaving you to be stuck in your own car or garage. Either way, you need a technician to fix the problem. Meanwhile, you do not have to experience this with a carport. You will just have to drive and go every day.
Aside from that, the risk of denting or scratching your car which is common when parking it in a garage is greatly reduced or eliminated with a carport. Thus, you can minimise the chance for external damages which can hurt the trade-in or resale value of your car.
To know more about the benefits of building a carport, their designs as well as to explore the other advantages it can provide you, call the leading carport builders in Brisbane, Outside Concepts at 1800 601 674 or visit carports Brisbane
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