Monthly Archives: October 2014

0 Order your Carport Kits Soon to Avoid Disappointment this Christmas Holidays

It’s already nearing the end of October and the year seems to be going faster. Time is now running out for ordering carport kits and  DIY Carports in time for Christmas.

As the holiday season approaches, the whole steel carport industry get busier and the steel manufacturers get pummelled with orders. Typically it takes 4 to 6 weeks to get a pre-fabricated carport to site from order day, but these times blow out as we approach December, and as demand exceeds production.  If you are planning on building a carport kit over the Christmas New Year period, you will want to get organised and order it very soon. If you want to buy a carport kit, give us a call and we can discuss any questions you may have and find out what will work best for you.  You can reach us on 1300 011191 or get a quote directly by going to either the Carport Quote page or Contact Us page.

We look to speaking with you soon.

0 How to Get the Best Protection for your Car in the next 30 Days

To protect your car you have several options but the best is a carport kit.

Yes there are some other options:

• A car cover – yes it gives some protection to the paintwork, but it not hail or impact proof, and some can actually do more harm to your car’s paint etc. But it’s mainly the never ending and painful exercise of putting the cover on, then taking it off, then putting it on, every single day that wears most people down. Who wants to do that?!
• An Undercover Carpark – offers great protection, except for trolley dings and dents from other car doors. But what about the cost (yikes) and then there’s the obvious – how do I get home? (I thinking, do I leave my car here and walk home…)
• Under a tree – oh yeah this works well – until the tree sap and bird droppings give your car that lovely two tone look, or better still a branch falls off (oops).
  Yes I’m being a bit tongue in cheek here, but in all seriousness, your car is one of your most valuable possessions, as well as being a necessity to have by most people. Whether it’s a car, boat or caravan, they cost to buy and they cost to maintain, especially if not taken care of. A carport kit will cost a fraction of the cost of a car, boat or even motorhome in a lot of cases. Investing a little bit more money now in a diy carport, will save you money now and a whole lot more down the track.

Yes I’m being a bit tongue in cheek here, but in all seriousness, your car is one of your most valuable possessions, as well as being a necessity to have by most people. Whether it’s a car, boat or caravan, they cost to buy and they cost to maintain, especially if not taken care of. A carport kit will cost a fraction of the cost of a car, boat or even motorhome in a lot of cases. Investing a little bit more money now in a diy carport, will save you money now and a whole lot more down the track.

The solution is easy – take the better option and buy a carport kit.

If you need more information or current carport prices, call us on 1300 011191 or go to the Carport Quote page.

0 How to Quickly and Easily Add Value to Your Home With a DIY Carport Kit

Buying a diy carport is a great way to protect your car, boat or caravan, and if done right, it can also add value to your home as well.

Here are a few things to consider in getting when buying a carport kit:

• Size – The carport must be practical in size and look right – think about the vehicles you are putting in and allow for some tolerance, particularly with height. If the carport is going near the house it’s good if it looks in scale with the house. A strongly built and designed carport always looks better than a cheaper lightweight carport.
• Roof Type – getting the roof type to either match or complement the roof of your house is a big factor in getting the most value for money. eg. If you have a house with Dutch Gables. look at buying a Dutch Gable Carport.
• Colours – Matching the colours of your carport kit to your house creates a seamless theme between the two structures. Excalibur Carports can offer you the entire range of Colorbond Colours to choose from, giving you a much better chance to improve your property.

The whole idea overall here is to make the carport look like it’s part of the whole environment, like it was meant to be there from the start. With a bit of thought and planning you can achieve the maximum value from your diy carport for your home.

If you have any questions or need a quote on a diy carport, give us a call on 1300 011191 or go to the carport quote page to get current carport prices.