Benefits of Building Carports | Video

Building carports for Sydney homes offer lots of benefits beyond providing shelter for your vehicle. 

The video shows some advantages of having carports, some of which you may not have considered before.

Ready to build carports for your home? 

Visit Wizard Home Improvements today or call 1300 920 788.

By Kevin Pobjie

Benefits of Building Carports

Building carports for Sydney homes offer lots of benefits beyond providing shelter for your vehicle.

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Below are some advantages of having carports, some of which you may not have considered before:

Protection against the weather

A carport provides excellent protection for your car against the environment’s harsh elements such as the summer sun, the winter’s snow and rain. While not totally enclosed, a carport has a roof and some sides.

Some protection against intruders

Carports also offer some safety for your car. Because a carport sits close to the home, a burglar will feel less inclined to steal away your car. Carports also helps staving off vandalism, as well as other random attacks.

Offers some additional space

Carports can also be an excellent home extension where you can host parties or a space where you can spend a relaxing time with your friends and family.

Storage for other types of vehicles

If you’ve got other vehicles, such as trailers, trucks, ATVs, and motorcycles, you can park them in the carport if there’s no more room in the garage.

Offers some shade

The carport can also be used kids’ play area, as well as a place for relaxation for adults.

Additional storage space

If you’ve got extra items that cannot be accommodated elsewhere in the home, a carport with side walls can be used for additional storage.

Offers convenience

Most carports are open, which is actually an advantage. You are free to enter and exit a carport even when your hands are full of items such as grocery bags.

Increases your home’s value

With a carport added, you’re not only building an extra space for your home; you’re also building an opportunity to increase your home’s market value. It’s especially useful for those looking to resell their homes in the future.

Ready to build carports for your home? 
Visit Wizard Home Improvements today or call 1300 920 788.

By Kevin Pobjie

Sydney Carports for Function, Style and Value

Sydney Carports for Function, Style and Value

Carports and pergolas are some of the finest additions to Sydney homes. While they may not be able to provide total protection against the harsh elements, they offer tremendous value and aesthetic improvements to homes.

At Wizard Home Improvements, we understand carports and pergolas. Carports, for instance, are added not only as an extension that provides protection to cars or as an extended living space; they are also added to improve the home’s market value.

That’s especially true if they are built with the right kind of materials for the right kind of home setup.

As the leading provider of home improvements services in Sydney, we help homeowners build and design suitable customised solutions for their carport and pergola needs.

Common materials used for carports in most Sydney homes

Carports and pergolas are built and designed with practically any building material available. They are mostly built from brick, wood, cast iron, tile, concrete, stone and composite materials.

Most pergolas are made out of wood, but those that have been built out of combined materials are still commonplace.

Wizard Home Improvements build pergolas and carports made out of timber with colorbond and aluminum frames.

Construction and design

Carports and pergolas are extremely customisable. They can be built in any sizes, width, length and height. Pergolas, which can be designed in many ways, may be built with either flat or curved tops.

For pergolas, they can be built to have simple beams and posts. They can also be constructed with horizontal bars with ropes added along the lower parts for hanging plants. The pergola’s top may be built with open and simple design.

What’s your carport and pergola design requirements? Talk to Wizard Home Improvements today by calling 1300 920 788, or visit www.WizardHomeImprovements.com.au.

By Kevin Pobjie

How to Properly Take Care of Pergolas

Pergolas are wonderful additions to Sydney properties. The are quite attractive, especially during the spring when plants such as wisteria start to bloom around them. It's quite an attraction to behold.

However, like most things that are exposed to the harsh elements, pergolas need regular maintenance. They look best when properly maintained throughout the year. But maintaining pergolas is a job that not many property owners have given any thoughts. Perhaps one of the reasons is that it's extremely hard work to take care of them.

If you're one of those property owners who dread taking care of pergolas on your own, below are some tips that can help you finally get around to making your pergolas looking more attractive.

• As years pass, vines put tremendous pressure on pergolas, causing some damages such as warping and chipping off. Carefully inspect parts of the pergolas on a regular basis to check these. Cut off vines that have hardened to avoid putting pressure on parts of the pergola.

• Keep cobwebs off light fittings and crevices. Moths and other bugs could settle into parts of the pergola that when neglected could potentially cause damage in the long run. Ask your home improvements experts for recommended pesticides that keep bugs away from pergolas.

• Pergolas are naturally exposed to the harsh elements. They are constantly bombarded with the sun's heat and are soaked constantly during the rainy season. These promote the growth of unwanted moss, moulds and mildew. You may not be able to stop their growth, but you can remove them easily by washing them off with a bleach solution and scraping them off with a paint scraper.

• You should also heat-proof your pergolas using good quality paint that have heat resisting properties. You can do this at least once every year to prevent damages caused by direct sunlight. Your home improvements company should be able to recommend a good brand that should heat-proof and make your pergolas more durable.

• If your pergolas' frame are made from plastic or other composite materials, you may not need to repaint them. However, they are also susceptible to dirt and grime. Wash them regularly by scrubbing with hot water or a combination of water and soap.

• The floor covering of the pergola should also be well-maintained. A regular wash with soap and water, or gentle mopping helps in preventing damages caused by the accumulation of dirt and grime.

• For pergolas that are fitted with BBQ grills and other cooking equipment, be sure to completely clean off grease and other food leftovers.

The amount of care you provide your pergolas with will determine their longevity. Remember that pergolas are a bit expensive. Repairing the damages due to neglect could cost you even more, an unecessary expense that can be easily avoided with proper care and maintenance.

For more information on properly maintaining pergolas, visit Wizard Home Improvements or call 1300 920 788.

Posted by Kevin Pobjie