Garages are no longer being commonly used for putting our cars in – these days, they are far more likely to be used for general storage or be converted into an extra bedroom or home office. But that doesn’t mean we should be abandoning our cars to whatever the weather can throw at them.

Climate change isn’t just about rising temperatures, we’re seeing more extreme weather all round, with the Met Office forecasting that we are likely to see wetter and windier winters with the further possibility of more extreme winter storms.

That could spell bad news for the things we typically can’t be bothered to put away. So this month, we’re looking at why installing a carport, or even a canopy or pergola with a permanent roof in your garden, is a great way of protecting your property in winter.

The benefits of a carport with a permanent roof

A carport with a strong, permanent roof can provide more protection for your vehicle from the ravages of the British weather than you might think. It may not give the all-round protection you get from a garage, but it’s a lot more convenient to get your car out in the morning and put away again at the end of the day!

And those stronger winds, wetter winters and sunnier summers are doing all they can to damage one of your most valuable possessions, including:

• Storm winds throwing up bits of rubbish and debris, ruining your paintwork
• The sun’s UV rays damaging the inside and outside of your car
• Prolonged exposure to rain raising the risk of rust and damaging your electrics

And on the rare occasions that we get a significant snow event, you’ll find it far quicker to get your car cleared and ready to go if it’s not been out and exposed to it for hours on end!

Permanent pergolas and canopies

Of course, it’s not just your car that you want to protect from the worst that the British winter has to offer. You’ve likely got all kinds of things out in the back garden that would benefit from being under a solid, permanent roof when the weather turns wet and windy.

From your garden furniture to an al fresco dining area, not to mention those delicate plants in pots that you don’t have space for indoors, you’ll find that one of our permanent canopies or pergolas can give effective and valuable protection to more of the things you have to keep outside than you might at first imagine.

Even better, a solid roof can also allow you to sit outside when it’s raining without getting wet! That means you’ll be able to enjoy the fresh air and great outdoors far more throughout the whole of the year.

Whatever you want to keep safe this winter, BB Canopies has a great range of outside structures with permanent roofs to do the job. Our carports, pergolas and canopies are designed and manufactured by some of the biggest names in the UK and Europe, meaning you’re sure to not only get one that fits in seamlessly with your outside space, but that will also provide many years of reliable service.

If you want to know more or get a free quote for a carport, pergola or canopy with a permanent roof, please get in touch with the team at BB Canopies today.