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3 Types of Carport Roof Structure
April 24th, 2010 | 
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Carport design consists of the floor, wall and roof cantilever structure, as well as to cover the roof. How does the structure of the roof?
Suspension frame structure for carport roof can be categorized into three types:
1. Stand-alone structures: Stand-alone structures can be propped up on four main points, or it could be only two main points by using the cantilever system. The columns can be selected from the cantilever concrete columns, wood, iron, steel, or a combination of these materials. The appearance of the outside of the column can be selected according with the carport design concept.
2. Partially attached to the structure: carport which located very close to the main building will have an advantage. Roof frame can be attached to the house. This allows more cost-effective construction of carport. Only with a two point support, carport has a solid foundation. In order to look attractive, the carport construction should use materials and systems which in line with the construction of houses and the main facade.
3. Suspension structure: suspension structure is cantilevered structure with iron wire or steel slings. This system allows the cover roof hang freely without requiring additional columns. Lightweight material needed for roof frame and cover. Such structures are usually used flat roof type.
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Protect the Roof from Dirt and Debris
The wind blows hardly these days. It brings the brown and old leaves from the trees which are going to fall down in a minute. The debris and the dirt also fly along with the wind and make a landing on the roof. Instantly our roof becomes very dirty. We need to clean it as soon as possible because if the rain falls, the water may get stuck on the roof and becomes the nest of all diseases.
We need gutter protection to be installed on the roof. But it seems quite hard to find an effective gutter guard which will not ruin the view of the top of our house. It means it is hard to find gutter cap which can follow the roof line that it will not too obvious. The only gutter roof which comes in our mind is the one which is produced by Gutterroof.com. The gutter guard has a very flexible design with low profile mounting system that it can follow the curve lines of the roof and it can be installed on any types of roof’s terrain.
It will not make the roof to get damaged or to leak because it will be nailed on the roof without destroys the shape and the line
Tips Build Carport or Modern Garage
How to build a garage or carport to beautify the home? Here’s an example design of modern carport or garage. A garage is usually located adjacent to the main house. For some house design sometimes garage located in a little bay and there is one part of cement with the open plains as a connection from the garage. That’s called carport.
Even some modern houses have no garage, carport and enclosed. This style actually follow the Western style in foreign countries because there are many homes that do not have a garage but a carport only. This fact legitimate. But the thing is, you should consider the security aspect as well. Do you think it is safe enough to let your vehicle parked in the open carport in the garage rather than a closed?
The garage is considered more secure because it has a door as a protector. While it only basis carport parking. Houses with large land has many advantages. Therefore, there can be built garage and carport. This scene will make a house a home look more luxurious.
