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Although carports and garages exist to serve very similar purposes, there are certainly big differences between the two. The main difference is that carports have at least two open sides, while garages are fully enclosed structures. When building your home or deciding whether to add an external structure, such as a garage, it is important to explore the pros and cons of choosing a carport or a garage with custom garage doors. 

Pros of Choosing a Carport

As carports are not fully enclosed structures, naturally, they are cheaper to build. You also have the option to choose from a wide range of materials to build your carport, and with a relatively small amount of DIY experience, it is not too difficult to build it yourself!

Cons of a Carport

As carports are not fully enclosed, it makes it hard for you to be confident that your belongings will be safe from theft. Even if you are choosing to only park your car in the carport, it is still subject to vandalism and theft. Also, if you live in a particularly extreme weather area, then having two open sides will not be ideal in protecting your car from the elements.

Pros of a Garage

Garages are extremely safe and secure, as they allow you to store far more than just your car in them. They also offer the opportunity for custom garage doors to be installed, which look great and add value to your home. Impact Garage Doors has some of the best designer garage doors Australia has to offer. Furthermore, with new technology, you can install the best smart garage door opener Australia has on the market, which makes entering and exiting your garage an absolute breeze.

Cons of a Garage

They are in general far more expensive for you to install, and they also require you to adhere to often strict construction guidelines. Additionally, they also usually take far longer to construct than a simple carport. In conclusion, the carport vs. garage quandary all depends on the area you live in, the storage space you require and your overall budget.

Feel free to call the team on 02 4228 9933 or reach out online to Impact Garage Doors and learn more about the best smart garage door opener Australia has to offer, custom design options and expert maintenance.