Green carport with half wall on one side and one wall on the other.

Car Port Sustainability

Share This:FacebookTwitteremailThe green movement and sustainability are very important to us here at Elephant Structures. We attempt to “do no harm” to the environment with the production and construction of each car port and steel structure that we sell. (We even have a page dedicated to sustainability on our site!) Check out our TL;DR list of …

The inside of a metal carport made easy to maintain with after market lights installed.

Steel Carport Uses You Never Would’ve Thought Of

Share This:FacebookTwitteremailIf you read any of Elephant Structures’ blogs, you’ll have heard us say that a steel carport isn’t just for storing cars anymore. Our creative customers use their carports for all kinds of things, from mobile home covers to gazebos and beyond. We’ve decided to take it a step further and give you a  crazy …

Metal building with valley style roofing and one lean to on the side.

Carports: Utility, Versatility, Functionality

Share This:FacebookTwitteremailCarports aren’t just for storing cars (although they are really good at that!). With space-sizes ranging from a single-car steel carport to the larger three car garage-style models, you have a wide variety of options for the use of your carport. Elephant steel carports are often used in an agricultural setting. (Our sister company Elephant Barns offers …

Carports Help Keep You Dry on Rainy Days

Share This:FacebookTwitteremailTired of going out shopping, only to come home and have to try to carry groceries, packages and other items into your home while it is down pouring rain? What you need is a covered structure located next to an entrance to your home, like a carport. You can find a variety of different …

Metal Carports Provide Superior Performance Over Wood

Share This:FacebookTwitteremailWhile it is possible to build covered structures out of wood, it is not always the most practical thing to do. Non-treated wood will quickly deteriorate as it can absorb moisture, become infested with insects and break down. Rather than waste time and money on wooden covered structures, you should use metal carports instead. …