The Benefits of Wood Carports

Wooden carports offer unique and interesting options. A qualified carport builder will find wood a very satisfying material to use because of the broad range of decorative finishes and styles. Likewise the DIY builder will find timber a simple and satisfying medium.

Timber carports can look fantastic. Fancy posts and detailed fret work  will give your carport project real style. There are some special timbers with unique grain textures that make your design look even more appealing. You will need to paint wood carports to protect them from the weather, but this gives you an opportunity to tie you carport into the color design of your home.

There are many great timbers to choose from, but softwoods like oregon or treated pine are a good choice. Easy to cut means easy to work with, and their lightness and durability are an added bonus.

The one negative timber as your carport construction material is the size of the profile required to cover large spans. A double carport span is likely to use 12 inch by 2 inch beams, so it is imperative that it does not look out of place and looks like a design feature.

Free carport designs can be found,but a professional draftsman can design a personalised carport to suit your house. Wood carports are what I would recommend to anyone looking for a bit of style.