News: Oak Carports: Protected Vehicles and Lavishly Stylish

24/05/2024

What is a Carport?

A carport is essentially a lean-to veranda used for parking your car. A lean-to structure has a pitched roof supported by posts. The larger the roof, the more posts the structure needs. A lean-to can either lean against an existing building or with rear posts, it can stand alone. However, even in a standalone structure, they are often placed next to existing walls. When positioned next to the house on a drive, they become ideal carports.

Carport vs Garage: Which is Right For You?

A carport differs from a garage. Carports are simple structures offering coverage from their roof but open at the sides. Garages, on the other hand, are more enclosed with coverage from walls and doors as well as the roof.

As more elaborate designs, with optional extras such as an upstairs room, garages need a larger footprint. Have you got the space and fancy a garage with a roof room? Then, head over to our Garage page.

So why would you prefer a carport? For starters, from a building standpoint, carports are less hassle. There are fewer posts and beams, plus with no sides, they are more straightforward to assemble. As a more basic structure, they are also more affordable. With no overhang on rafters, you'll also be able to place them close to the house for a peaceful transition indoors.

Benefits of Oak Lean-To Carports

Here are just some of the many benefits of using an oak lean-to as a carport. Read on to see how our carports can help solve everyday problems:

Oak Carports Protect Your Car from Elements:

In the UK we’re no stranger to rainfall, but, did you know that it can damage your car too? Exposure to moisture can damage the bodywork of a car. If there's already a scratch, that's when the body is most susceptible to rust through moisture.

It isn't just rain either. On those lovely summer days, direct sunlight can also cause damage. Exposing a car body to prolonged sunlight can cause fading. UV rays will not only fade paint but also cause interior discolouration. Furthermore, those nice leather seats will dry out too and fall victim to cracking. As lean-to verandas have a pitched roof, when fixing tiles or shingles, It's that roof that'll protect your car from the elements.

Oak Carports Shield Windscreens from Debris:

The carport roof will help keep your car clean. It's a real bugbear, isn't it? You get your car cleaned and then park underneath a tree. Upon return, it's lost that clean look, and we're not just talking about fallen leaves! A carport shields your car windscreen from debris, including the mess from our flying feathered friends.

Oak Carports Allow Sheltered Access to Your House:

If you opt for a lean-to with rear posts, you can place them anywhere, provided there are adequate footings. That said, by its very nature, a lean-to can sit flush to the wall of your house.

You may have a door in place where you can build the carport next to. By having a door installed, you'll have easy access to your house. That type of access is important. Think of those arduous shopping trips and having to carry the bags inside. You'll be especially smug when the rain's coming down and you can get out of your car straight inside all while sheltered.

An Oak Carport Will Make Your House Look Great:

If you're searching for a carport, you'll have come across plenty of more temporary options. You know the ones. The metal carports with PVC corrugated roofs that are a bit of an eyesore. You won't have such a problem with us… quite the opposite. Our handcrafted oak carports add style and elegance to any property. The rich colour and prominent grain will make your house stand out for years to come.

Oak Carports as a Multi-Use Space:

Nothing is stopping you from creating a carport into a multi-use space. With some careful calculations, you can make a carport stretch as long as you want so it can accommodate the car and more. We can help you out with that! More on this in the next section.

Bespoke Oak Carport Designs: Customisation Options

As with all our products, every lean-to carport we make is bespoke. Our made-to-order approach means you can sculpt the oak framed carport design for your individual needs. A key reason bespoke is best is flexibility with size. No house, or car for that matter, is the same. We understand that dilemma!

Even beyond the size, there's plenty you can achieve. Have you got a distinct idea in mind? A carport with storage maybe? Just give us a call, and we'll put the wheels in motion.

How to Build Solid Oak Carport Kits

It all starts with the design, use our online 3D designer with live pricing or send us your own drawings or sketch to place your order. With your bespoke design created, we'll send you a CAD drawing. Once you've given the all-clear for the CAD drawing, we'll create your oak carport kit. But what's a carport kit, anyway? Here's what you need to know:

Our solid oak carport kits contain all the parts of the structure. That includes the posts, braces, top beams, rafters and dowels. You can add optional extras to the kit such as mono trusses, battens, shingles, and staddle stones.

One of the most time-saving aspects of our wooden carport kits is the complete joinery work. This includes all mortice and tenon joints, pre-drilled dowel holes, notches for the rafters and accurate planing of each piece. These steps require a lot of experience and skill to execute, so it saves you a lot of stress.

With your kit ready, it's a case of using a Parts Identification Drawing to match the parts that fit together. You can consider it a DIY carport kit if you have the tools and know-how. That said, a professional builder will make light work of the carport kit and get it up and running in no time.

Conclusion

Upon assembly of an oak carport kit, your house has a new feature. A feature that will protect your vehicle and increase curb appeal. Remember, when buying from Oak Timber Structures, we only supply the highest quality carports crafted from the finest grade of oak.

As a timber of strength and natural resistance to water and rot, it'll stand proud for many years. Not forgetting, an oak structure of this kind of beauty adds value to the property. Ready to create an oak lean-to veranda carport? Enjoy the regal elegance of oak every time you drive home and design your carport kit on the Online Designer here.