Carports & Pergolas

About the heading Carports and Pergolas in Yellow Pages®

Carports are used as an alternative or supplement to a garage and house a vehicle from the weather. A carport is a covered structure used as an alternative or addition to a garage or storage shed. The carport is considered to be an economical method of protecting cars and other vehicles from the weather. Carports differ from garages or sheds, in that the sides are open rather than walled. Australian carports typically have flat roofs and are generally manufactured from aluminum. A carport structure can either be freestanding or attached to a wall. Carports offer less protection than garages but allow for more ventilation.

A pergola is either a freestanding framework or structure that is attached to the side of an existing structure. Pergolas are usually made from hardwood, aluminum or steel. A pergola is usually rectangular in shape but it can also be square, hexagonal, octagonal or circular. Pergolas can provide a shaded area for a veranda or patio. A gazebo is a freestanding structure with a peaked roof. It’s usually a polygon with six or eight sides, or it can be round in shape. It can be an open framework or it can have a proper roof on it.

Several companies manufacture and install carports for residential or commercial use. The experienced home handyperson can even buy a carport kit and install the carport themselves. There are an amazing range of pergola designs which can be custom-built by contractors. You will find many showrooms located throughout cities, metropolitan and some regional areas where you can view carports and pergolas. If you are looking for information on carports and pergolas look under this heading in Yellow Pages®.