Canopies for cars made of polycarbonate are certainly a very convenient option for owners of private houses and villas. An open canopy has a great advantage over a standard garage, since it ensures a constant airing of the car, which, in turn, eliminates the possibility of mold and rust formation. In addition, canopies are easily installed - their installation does not entail large cash costs. They can easily be moved to another location, if necessary. This option also helps to save space in small areas. Canopy for a car made of polycarbonate with their own hands is quite easy to make. The main moments of installation of such a construction will be discussed in detail in the article.
Canopies for cars made of polycarbonate - choice of material
So, why is polycarbonate? Here its relatively low cost and fine aesthetic qualities play a role. In addition, it reliably protects the car from the negative influence of ultraviolet, is not subject to combustion and has high impact resistance. The polycarbonate construction, thanks to its flexibility, is easy to install and maintain. This list of advantages shows that carports for cars made of polycarbonate are the most optimal solution.
It is worth noting that polycarbonate has its own subspecies. Having many shades, it can be transparent or matte. When using it for the design of the caravan, it is better to use matte - it will provide the greatest protection from sunlight. Polycarbonate sheets can have different thicknesses. Since it is necessary that the sheets are reliable, but easily bend, it is worth choosing an average thickness (7 - 15 mm) - then you can do without additional heat treatment.
In the equipment of the initial frame, materials such as steel, wood, aluminum can be used - depending on what the general landscape design of the adjacent territory and the financial capabilities of the owner is based on (in some cases, brick, concrete and stone are also used).
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Canopies for cars made of polycarbonate: photos of various structures
Nowadays, there are many different options, when carports for cars made of polycarbonate can please the owner with a special design and bizarre shape, as well as significantly transform the exterior of a private house. From the whole set, you can identify some subspecies. Let us consider them more specifically.
Straight and curly autonews
Direct awnings - the most simple design, requiring less effort to install. Such awnings are installed under a small slope in order to avoid accumulation of precipitation and various contaminants. In this case, the use of more dense sheets is permissible. It is worth noting that the direct awnings for cars made of polycarbonate, most of them are a thing of the past. The most modern variant is the figured canopies. They can take different forms: arched, spherical and wavy, which looks quite nice, and can be an excellent addition to the overall design. But here there are difficulties. On the shaped canopies precipitation can accumulate. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to install the stiffeners across the structure.
Stationary tent and carport
Canopies for cars from polycarbonate can be standard form or in the form of extensions. The standard canopy is characterized by the presence of supports from all sides, and the canopy extension has supports only on one side. In this case, the second side is attached to the wall of the house. The advantages of the second option are that it will, first of all, save space in small areas, and secondly, reduce cash costs and installation work. The canopy extension as well as the standard one can be of any shape.
Cantilever awnings for cars made of polycarbonate
Особенность консольных типов навесов состоит в их нестандартном виде. В этой конфигурации основные опоры держат всю конструкцию только с одной стороны, что может придать уникальности всей территории. Это более современный вариант навесов. Его основные преимущества заключаются в том, что водитель не ограничен в совершении различных маневров, и имеет возможность поставить автомобиль максимально удобно. Конструкция с односторонними опорами также экономит место на участке, может иметь любую длину. Cantilever awnings for cars made of polycarbonate довольно устойчивые, так как основные стойки бетонируются на глубину в 1,5 м.
Prefabricated carports from polycarbonate
The canopy allows you to build a structure in the shortest possible time. Prefabricated carports for cars made of polycarbonate can easily be purchased in disassembled form. In this case, in most cases, special fasteners (bolts) are supplied with them, and there is no need to carry out welding operations when assembling them. The installation of such structures is quite simple - it can be done independently, but, basically, organizations that sell such canopies offer their services for their installation, which will cost a little more.
Sheds for cars made of polycarbonate
In order to build a canopy, you must first determine its type and dimensions (for one or two cars). Then a drawing of a carcass made of polycarbonate is made, on which the configuration and detailed miscalculations are displayed. The process begins with the choice of the parking lot and equipment of the site, after which the construction of the frame should be carried out. To do this, at the corners of the platform are attached support posts. This process can take about three days: in pits, about 1 meter deep, supports are installed, which are then poured with concrete or other building material. For three days this mixture is wetted with water (until completely hardened). If it is assumed that the canopy will be large enough, it is better to add additional supports in the middle of the structure. When the supports are permanently fixed, they can be fixed to the vertical spacers by connecting the horizontal joists, and then the profile tubes with the crate. When installing the frame, bolt connections are also used or welding is used. It should also be noted that such designs must have certain parameters. The width should exceed by 1 to 2 meters the width of the car, and the length is at least 1 meter larger.
On the finished frame, with the help of washers and screws, polycarbonate sheets are fastened, and necessarily with a film outside - only in this position it will protect the car from ultraviolet radiation. After stacking, a special band with perforations or end profiles is placed on the ends of the sheets, which, in turn, will give a finished look to the structure.
Sheds for cars made of polycarbonate are rather uncomfortable in care. Periodically, they must be washed using a sponge or a soft cloth. And it is absolutely not necessary to use detergents - the surface can be cleaned easily with plain water.
For those who decided to make a canopy for a car from polycarbonate with their own hands, it is worth paying attention to a photo of interesting projects that may help in this painstaking business.
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