What makes a Detached Carport different from a general Carport?

With a detached carport the structure is covered with a roof, but it is detached from other other buildings, in other words it stands alone.  The carport will protect your vehicles from outside elements.

Constructing a carport to protect your assets from damage from the sun, extreme heat, hail and tropical storms is a wise investment.  It will not only protect the vehicle but adding the structure may increase your home valuation.

Carports can be constructed in many sizes and shapes to suit the individual homeowners requirements – so you can opt to protect an individual vehicle or many vehicles.  The detached carport height can be ammended to allow for bigger vehicles such as tractors, heavy machinery, buses, motor homes and caravans.

Why should you consider a detached carport?

Residential blocks are decreasing in size, most carports have to be connected to the house due to space restrictions.  Commonly it is attached to the home frontage or side access of the home.  If you have the extra space on your land then considering a detached option is a great idea.

It will give you space between the carport and the house, and houses the vehicles safely.

If you have a busy road frontage, building the carport at a back corner of the property may keep your vehicles safer.

A stylish option is to match the home decor and design by mirroring that style in the detached carport at the home front.

What can I use the detached carport for?

Carports not only protect cars – you can use your carport to protect other assets like: caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, trailers, boats, 4WDs, animal floats, bicycles, motorbikes, buses and farm equipment.

The versatility of having a detached carport is awesome. Some other uses for the carport include – children’s parties, wet day play area, entertaining, storage, barbecues, gardening, fold out washing lines etc.

Some of the many benefits adding a detached carport to the home

• Shelter is provided regardless of the weather
• The street appeal and home valuation improve
• A multipurpose space is created, for example entertaining outside
• The functional area the house is increased to include the carport area outside.

Some great detached carport designs …

At Diamond Patios we construct with a timber frame and use corrugated, colorbond, clear corrugated or multiwall, or any combination for the roof.

These photographs below are to give some inspiration for design and position.

A home for the caravan

Caravans are that little bit taller than your vehicle, and quite often will not fit inside the garage or existing carport.  If you are in this predicament, then consider a detached carport designed just for your caravan to protect your investment from the elements and weather.  This detached carport was designed for the front of property to ensure easy access for reversing the caravan into its home. The side walling offers shelter and privacy.

Create a spectacular entrance to your home

The following detached carports duplicate the home design style, but they detached from the home.  Different styles, but all of them make a beautiful entrance statement to your home, plus the vehicle/s are protected as well.

Exposed timber beams add character to the detached carport

The next three designs show the beauty of exposed timber beams in the carport design.

A modern and sleek carport style

The next few carport  photographs show how you can create a sleek and stylish carport to suit the modern style home.

Making good use of that space at the back or side of the home

The next examples show how a detached carport can make use good use of that space down the side of your home or at the back.

The back of home carport also includes a small lockup workshop area at the front of the carport and electricity has been connected for lights and power.

Simple yet practical

A detached carport doesn’t need to be anything fancy, this is a great example of a simple and practical detached carport at the front of the home with plenty of space for vehicles and/or entertaining.

How can Diamond Patios help?

Diamond Patios can help you design your detached Carport and bring your vision to life. Offering expert advice and using only quality products you can rest assured your investment will last long into the future. For the roofing material you can choose from colorbond, corrugated, clear multiwall, clear corrugated, or a combination of roofing types.

Want to know what your carport roof will cost?

Get an obligation-free quote using our patio roof calculator for an estimate, or Get in touch with the team at Diamond Patios to talk about your carport plans.