Not every home is equipped with a brick-and-mortar garage. Does this still mean you can't protect your vehicle? Car canopies are an affordable solution for protecting a car, motorcycle, or seasonal vehicle. Leaving such an investment outdoors exposes it to the elements: UV rays that can fade and crack the surface of the vehicle and moisture that can cause water damage and invite mold, mildew, and dry rot to the surface. Instead of wishing you had better protection, get it. Car canopies, made from a galvanized steel frame, have an enclosed or valance style to keep the moisture and UV rays away from your vehicle.
Car canopies come in two types: metal and metal and polyethylene. The former is more common as a steel carport. These metal car canopies are designed fully from galvanized steel; both the frame and roof are made from metal. A silicon coating is added to the roof for protection. Steel has inherent waterproof and UV resistant properties, and the structure simply keeps the elements away from your vehicle. If you're considering this structure for long-term use, most metal car canopies have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Polyethylene and metal car canopies are popular, as they're easy to set up and offer versatility with the type of protection offered. The frame of this structure is made from galvanized steel, while the roof is a heavy-duty polyethylene tarp treated to be waterproof, UV resistant, rot proof, and mildew resistant. This combination of properties keeps out the elements and protects the vehicle from damage.
Car canopies have an enclosed or valance style. The latter, with a 12-inch overhang on both sides, is typical for carport structures used with everyday vehicles. When long-term protection is needed, particularly for seasonal vehicles in storage, an enclosed style offers all-around protection. With polyethylene tarps on both sides, enclosed car canopies keep as much moisture and UV rays out as possible.
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