I am currently planning a solid masonry carport for a new build. Initially, I decided against a garage door because I find a carport simpler. You can just drive in and out without having to open a door. Since I won’t be storing anything valuable in the carport, I didn’t see the point in having a garage door. The charging station in the carport can be switched on and off from inside the house, so misuse is ruled out.
What do you think? Are there good reasons for a garage door that I might have overlooked?
What do you think? Are there good reasons for a garage door that I might have overlooked?
Zubi123 schrieb:
Modern garage doors often open automatically by about 5 cm (2 inches) precisely to allow air exchange when needed.
So, I believe there are many pros and cons for both options. Depending on personal preference and intended use, a garage or a carport can be better. And not to forget, price also plays a significant role in the decision.
We will decide what to build after the house construction. Most likely, that will be postponed, as some other things seem more important to us.
I have already replied before...
We have both: a 3-meter-wide (10 feet) prefabricated garage and a carport about 3 meters (10 feet) wide.
There’s still a Harley and some wheels stored in the garage...
I find our carport more practical for everyday use and daily car movement: since the carport is built on a 4-meter (13 feet) wide area, I have full freedom with the door, loading and unloading, including bulky items...
The carport is well-ventilated, and you don’t have to worry about scraping ice off the car.
A garage is only more practical if you are required to lock up a company car or if you don’t want your valuable vehicle to be visible.
We have both: a 3-meter-wide (10 feet) prefabricated garage and a carport about 3 meters (10 feet) wide.
There’s still a Harley and some wheels stored in the garage...
I find our carport more practical for everyday use and daily car movement: since the carport is built on a 4-meter (13 feet) wide area, I have full freedom with the door, loading and unloading, including bulky items...
The carport is well-ventilated, and you don’t have to worry about scraping ice off the car.
A garage is only more practical if you are required to lock up a company car or if you don’t want your valuable vehicle to be visible.
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hampshire17 May 2021 12:25If it’s “just” about scraping ice off the windows, a parking heater is an affordable option and also works while on the go. Of course, people usually change vehicles more often than they change carports or garages, so you have to multiply the cost of parking heaters by the number of vehicles, depending on how frequently you switch. Electric cars usually have this feature built in anyway – if you think ahead. I don’t want to miss having a parking heater and parking ventilation in my everyday vehicle anymore.
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hanghaus200017 May 2021 12:31Car insurance companies often ask if the vehicle is kept in a garage. Just a thought.
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pagoni202017 May 2021 12:39hanghaus2000 schrieb:
Just a thought. In which direction should this thinking or the related need change?
Accordingly, the specific vehicle model, type of drive, etc., would also have to be considered when assessing the insurance. A necessary insurance should cover the preferences I chose beforehand, not the other way around.
askforafriend17 May 2021 12:41hanghaus2000 schrieb:
Car insurance companies ask if the car is kept in a garage. Just a thought.Are you referring to the insurance premium being about 3.50 Euro cheaper? 🙂
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