Carports were a good idea that somehow got lost in modern suburban construction.

[Some Old Guy]

In the 50's and 60's, carports were an excellent alternative to a garage.  Just drive under and get out.  No garage door to fiddle with and plenty of protection for the occupants from the weather while boarding and loading/unloading.  Protection from the weather for the vehicle and cheaper to construct and maintain than a garage.  Win-win-win.  I love my 1960's era carport.  

[Ralphie ★]

I just picture them as being a hazard in heavy wind, but you are right, they do make some sense.  Another main benefit is UV protection, although I guess low angle sun can still get in.  But the heaviest noon stuff is blocked oot.  They are also a great mounting spot for solar collectors.

[Further]

Walls and a door add a lot of security. A door opener gives back the convenience.

I love my door opener   

[Some Old Guy]

Mine is attached to my house on two sides, so only the north and west sides are susceptible to the elements.  And I drive my truck in as far as possible to avoid most of the sun and rain.  If you have a large three-sided carport like my uncle did, it was almost as good as a garage.

[Some Old Guy]

1 minute ago, Further said:

Walls and a door add a lot of security. A door opener gives back the convenience.

I love my door opener   

Most of the people around here never park in their garages.  They seem to just use them for storage.

[Further]

I want to build a shed to store my lawn & garden stuff, I would love to just build a 3 sided lean to type thing, but I'm afraid small stuff like trimers & chainsaws would disappear. 

Damn drugs  

[Airehead]

We had a carport at my family beach house at Cove Point. We used to sit there more than park cars there.  My brother found a case of really old coke with cocaine when he was cleaning the little attached storage area @MickinMD, I bet you know this area near Salamons island. 

[maddmaxx ★]

I had a carport.  Now I have a sun room.

[Some Old Guy]

My now deceased uncle's carport.  Basically a garage without any doors.  

[BR46]

6 hours ago, Clark said:

Most of the people around here never park in their garages.  They seem to just use them for storage.

Can't park a car in our garage it full of motorcycles.

The way it should be.

[Bikeguy]

6 hours ago, Clark said:

Most of the people around here never park in their garages.  They seem to just use them for storage.

We always have parked in our garage.  Our old home had a 2 car garage, we have 3 cars.  One got neglected and parked outside.   Yeah my car.  That way WoBG never had to scrap frost / remove snow / get rained on, etc... 

Now we have a 3 car garage, for the cars and 5 bikes hang from the celling.  It's big enough to park our JD tractor inside too. 

 

[Ralphie ★]

1 hour ago, Airehead said:

I bet you know this area near Salamons island. 

My brother lives in Lothian, and I always wonder what Solomon's Island is like as we pass the roads signs for it.  Lothian is a beautiful area.  Reminds me of Hootersville,

Hmm, I 'spose I could have googled it before.   Look' snice.

 

 

[jdc2000]

Wind and snow in my area, so a carport is not the best option.

 

[Some Old Guy]

15 hours ago, Philander Seabury said:

Reminds me of Hootersville,

"Hootersville" has a pleasant ring to it, doesn't it?  Who wouldn't want to live and just relax in a place called "Hootersville"?   

Thank you, Lisa.

[JerrySTL ★]

I lived in one place that had an attached carport. It beat no covering at all especially in snow; however, I'd rather have a garage any day.

[BR46]

On 2/27/2021 at 10:28 AM, Clark said:

.  If you have a large three-sided carport like my uncle did, it was almost as good as a garage

I have heat and air conditioning in my garage so how is a carport almost as good?

[team scooter]

Here in farm country we call them lean-toos.