Steel Carports

After many long months of waiting, the fall season is finally here. Fall offers a cool respite after the heat of summer lifts away and the leaves changing color on the trees transform the landscape into a natural work of art. Fall weather, however, has its drawbacks. Between the falling leaves, ice and - for some places - snow, there are many types of weather conditions that can cause damage to your car.

Here is why you need a VersaTube carport this fall.

Falling leaves

Falling leaves are the first reason you need a carport this fall. You may not know this, but leaves can cause more damage to your car than you’d think.

In their article “Better Be-Leaf it: Fall Leaves Can Damage your Car” Safelite Autoglass states on their website, “The sap, pollen and acid from leaves can stain and damage the paint finish on your car, especially if the leaves are wet. In addition, if leaves are left unattended for long, they can actually clog drains and damage your car parts, such as your air filters. Plus, if they start to rot, they can be even more difficult to remove and remedy.”

You could avoid parking under trees and make it a daily habit to remove leaves from your car roof and windshield, but you’d save a lot of time if you invested in a carport. That way you can park your car easily under proper cover, and won’t have to think twice about having to remove leaves. 

Frost and Ice

For some parts of the country, frost is also an inevitable part of the fall season. As the weather begins to shift into a colder climate, the air becomes crisper and chillier. If left exposed out in the colder air, a car can become frosty and covered in ice overnight. This could damage your car engine and make it difficult to start it in the morning.

A carport can prevent your car from becoming frosty, even if it only has a roof. Why? Because the exterior of your car will still radiate heat up against the carport roof and vice versa. Although it is cold, both the carport roof metal and the exterior of your car are at a warmer temperature than the air. So a carport with a roof will essentially create a small pocket of air that’s warm enough to prevent frost.

Ice can also fall from the sky in the form of hail. If these pieces of ice get big enough, they can crack your windshield. VersaTube carports are tough, though, and can easily protect your vehicle from a hail storm.

Rain and Snow

After the rain, snow typically follows shortly thereafter, right on the brink of winter. Excessive exposure to rain can wear out the exterior of your car and leave it vulnerable to frost. Roof leaks that you weren’t aware of before will now become apparent and will only worsen with time if not fixed. If left out in the snow, ice can form beneath the snowflakes, causing the same damage that was described in the previous section. You can also damage your car in your attempt to remove the snow from it. Even if you use a special tool, you can still damage the surface of your vehicle by scratching it. 

A VersaTube carport will keep your car dry and snow-free, so you don’t have to worry about leaks and scratches. 

If you’re tired of removing leaves, scraping frost off of your vehicle, and in general worrying about damage to your car this fall season, order a VersaTube carport today. With our Slip-Fit Connections that make assembly a breeze, you can have your carport built this fall in no time. Plus, our steel frames are made with premium American-made steel, so they can stand up to the onslaught of fall weather.