Carport Garages

[Wood87]

I'm in a bit of dilemma with myself and would like some advice and some examples of these garages if any of you have any. Situation is I live in town currently with several limitations and rules. I do not plan on living here much longer than an additional 5 or so years, but, I badly need another garage to park some equipment, some toys and occasionally one of my trucks if need be. I have priced pole barns, stick built garages and these carport garages. The carport garages I have priced have been the A-frame with vertical roof and walls, 9' tall sidewall with 8' tall doors and certified 130/30. I can get the carport garages built with a concrete floor for cheaper than just the pole barn shell built. I realize a lot of you will lash me for asking this because I have read several threads where guys bash on these. But, I refuse to finance a building and I don't want to break the bank on something when I don't plan on being here forever. Granted, I want something fairly decent which is why I have priced the certified, nicer optioned buildings. That being said, what do you guys think are the better brands? Am I missing something obvious for other choices or ways of building a decent garage on a budget? Any examples that you care to share? Thanks in advance for any advice or opinions given and time taken to read and respond!

 

[Wood87]

Afternoon Bump

 

[mires]

I think people may not be understanding what you mean when you say "carport garage".

 

[Wood87]

Something like these, basically a carport frame but finished off as a garage.

 

[dcmus]

Seeks reasonable to me given your stipulations. JMO of course. I bought my place last year and he previous owner purchased three of the lower end car ports and enclosed three sides. He used them for horses so there's no floor mostly. I've considered pouring a floor and enclosing the remaining side OR pouring a larger slab and recycling the materials. Time willl tell.