What’s in Store for Winter 2023-24? It’s way too early to make any type of accurate long-range forecast, but signs point toward the South and Southeast receiving more snowfall than normal this winter. After three years of La Niña patterns, El Niño is back in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and that usually results in below-average temperatures and higher snow chances around Carport Central’s home base of operations in North Carolina. Does this mean…

Metal Buildings Are Smart Solutions Thinking about going with metal building kits, or a metal building for sale to solve your outdoor storage needs? That’s a good call, especially if you partner with a pro like Carport Central. Our custom-designed steel structures are fantastic solutions for all sorts of residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial applications. Some initial things to decide are exactly where you intend to place the new building on your property,…

Winter Is Coming … and Critters Are Looking for Shelter Got an RV? That’s good! Got signs of mice in your RV? That’s bad. Motorhomes and campers are wonderful to have for trips and vacations, because they are literally mobile homes. There’s no need to book a room for your stay, since your lodging travels with you wherever you go! Unfortunately, RVs aren’t just popular for humans. Pests like rodents often find recreational…

If you’ve got three vehicles you need to park and protect, installing a detached three-car garage is a great way to meet your needs. In fact, a metal garage is really an ideal storage solution for keeping your lawn & garden equipment, tools, recreational equipment, and most anything else you can think of.But which 3-car garage dimensions will suit your needs best? That’s a great question, and one you absolutely need to answer…

Got two vehicles you need to protect and keep safe? A detached two-car garage can be a perfect solution. A metal garage is also an ideal place for storing lawn & garden equipment, tools, recreational equipment, and any number of items you no longer have room for inside your home.   But which 2-car garage dimensions make the most sense for you? That’s an important question to ask, and the answer you come…

When a metal garage shopper asks about 1-car garage dimensions, it usually means one of two things: You have a single vehicle you need to protect. You have some designated items you need to shelter and store within the space offered by a typical single-car garage.   Of course, it could also be both/and. Perhaps you have a car or truck you need to park, and you also have a few items you’d…

Looking for a Tough Outdoor Building? It’s Hard to Beat Metal Metal buildings have been around for quite some time, but cold-formed steel construction has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years. What makes metal buildings superior to other forms of construction? All sorts of things, really. Unique properties of metal make these structures more durable, more versatile, and more weather-resistant, pest-resistant, and fire-resistant than comparable wooden structures. Light-gauge steel buildings are…

Metal Buildings Are Tough; Steel Buildings Are Even Tougher Wood isn’t the only way to frame or cover a building these days; in fact, it isn’t even the best way. Metal construction offers a long list of advantages over stick builds, starting with the fact that metal is more moisture-resistant, pest-resistant, and fire-resistant. But which material makes the most sense when you’re shopping for metal buildings for sale? Aluminum can be used to…

Is it a garage? Yes, and it comes with three roll-up door entrances for vehicle access. Is it a workshop? It certainly can be, and it also includes a convenient walk-in door, as well as two windows for letting in some natural light and air circulation.   With 1600 square feet of well-protected space, this 40’-wide commercial garage building can really be anything you want it to be. And Carport Central would be…

Play Ball! Baseball season is back, and the boys of summer are just getting warmed up. Need a new batting cage for your ballpark? Looking to add some space where you can do some batting practice in your own backyard? We’ve got the 411 on some important things to keep in mind as you’re making plans for your custom batting cage. Important Considerations for a New Batting Cage If you’re looking to incorporate…