A garage keeps everything locked away. A carport keeps the sun, hail and storms off your cars for a fraction of the cost and time. Which is right depends on what you are protecting and how you use the space.
Cost and build time
A carport needs far less material and labour than an enclosed garage — no walls, no doors, no slab in many cases — so it costs much less and is built in days, not weeks.
Air flow in the heat
Queensland garages get hot. A carport is open, so cars cool down fast and there is no trapped heat or damp. A flyover or gable carport adds even more height and air.
Protection from hail and storms
For what most people need — sun, hail and rain off the car — a Colorbond carport does the job. If you need to lock away tools, bikes or a classic car, a garage or a carport with a lockable store wins.
Approvals and boundaries
Carports open on at least two sides can often be built closer to the side boundary than a garage. Front-of-house carports may need a relaxation — we handle it.
Uses beyond parking
A carport doubles as a covered play area, a spot for the trailer or boat, or a party space. Choose insulated panels and it becomes an outdoor room too.
