Steel Carports

Adding a carport to your business is a good idea for a few reasons. Covered parking comes with benefits that will help you keep your customers and employees happy. Cars don’t come cheap, so it’s always helpful to protect them from extreme weather and other potential risks and hazards. We sell thousands of Carport Kits so you can rest assured that we know a thing or two about these handy structures.

Here are the top 3 reasons to add covered parking at your business.

Discourage Would-Be Thieves

Burglars usually avoid targeting homes and businesses that appear to have taken security measures. Protecting cars in the parking lot with a carport is a good way to scare off potential thieves. One way to make your carport an unappealing mark is to add motion-sensor lights. Motion-sensor lights are generally a great way to spook the ill-intentioned. Installing security cameras around your carport and property is also helpful. Make sure that cameras are visible and cover the entire premises. These measures can protect from other forms of criminal activity and assist in police reports.

Protecting customers’ and employees’ cars on your property is in your best interest. If anything untoward should happen to them or their car on your property, you could end up responsible for damages.

Protect Cars From the Elements

Weather can do some serious damage to cars. In fact, nearly all forms of weather can badly impair cars when they are left for long periods of time without protection. Heavy winds can whip up large objects that will surely dent vehicles they come into contact with. Likewise, nearby trees or their branches can cause significant destruction. In the summer, extreme heat and direct sunlight can fade and crack the paint on cars. In the winter, heavy snowfall can build up on parked cars, damaging windshield wipers and washing systems.

Have you ever walked out to your car in an uncovered parking lot in the middle of a snowstorm or rainstorm? It’s not a pleasant experience and can be downright irritating. Your customers will notice and appreciate that you’ve taken the extra mile for them.

Reduce Negligence Claims

Finally, burglary or damage to property or persons on your premises can put you in legal hot water. Depending on your local laws, individuals might have the ability to sue you for negligence. Protecting your customers with a proper security system and a safe location to park their cars not only provides added value to them but also could protect you from the headache of dealing with insurance companies or lawyers.

Covered parking is important, yet many business owners don’t consider it because they believe it will be costly and time-consuming. At VersaTube, we make building structures affordable with everything from our standard building kits, our easy, guided process and our superb customer service.  

You can find your perfect VersaTube Carport by clicking here and picking one of our standard kits, or, click here to create a custom design using our online designer tool!