Creative Carport Designs for Your Home

As the name suggests, a carport is a haven that protects the car from the elements, and they are a popular and low-cost alternative to building a garage. Carports can be designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a property whilst providing convenient cover for all types of weather. If you're considering a carport, look no further! Our carport designs are extremely flexible and can be erected in any sized yard, adding value to your home while providing protection for your vehicle.

At Fair Dinkum, we offer a wide range of fantastic carport designs. One of our most popular is the flat roof carport. It is a lightweight, versatile structure that is suitable for both private and commercial properties. Our gabled varieties allow a homeowner the opportunity to imprint some of their personality on the home. The gabled roof is a perfect match for more traditional styles of architecture. We also provide carports that combine elements of both designs. Our expert team members look forward to assisting home renovators to personalise a design for their home.

We take pride in the fact that our carport designs can be easily customised. The steel frame is much lighter in comparison to other building materials, so it does not involve complicated constructions such as extensive foundation requirements. The attached carports do not hinder the structural integrity of other buildings either. Our carports can be modified to allow alterations to the placement of leg supports and even include balustrades and other features to help personalise the exterior embellishments of the structure.

Carports attached to the side of a home are a popular choice. Attached carports allow for the parking of vehicles closer to the entrance way of the home, which can be of real benefit when trying to ferry small children or groceries into the house during inclement weather. Attached carports are a great option for houses that do not have a lot of space as they can be erected over the driveway and still allow access to the backyard.

Carports can also be attached to the side of the garage or a shed. Our designs have proven popular for housing the caravan or boat. Growing families with teenagers have found the addition of a carport has provided more space for the extra vehicles in the driveway! Carports can be attached to the sides of sheds to store firewood or hay or to provide storage for horse floats and trailers.

Our freestanding carports provide more options. The flat roof carport tends to appeal to customers looking for a slim-line, unobtrusive structure to shield the car. Customers with a green thumb would be pleased to note that our carports can be made to resemble arbours. Latticework and other embellishments can be added to create a stunning effect.

Combined with gabled features, the carport can add a real touch of sophistication to any home. Contact us today to learn more or to place an order!

A Shed Increases Valuable Storage Space

The common shed has been a large part of the Australian lifestyle since settlement. In the early days, sheds provided living quarters for much of the population. For example, thousands of returing servicemen from World War I and II, under the Soldier Settlement Acts, found themselves living in sheds on their newly acquired land until their houses were built. These makeshift homes were then converted to garages, but their functionality was versatile and vital for the early settlement of the country. We strongly believe that the addition of a shed is the best solution to storage needs not only for domestic purposes but also for the logistics of many businesses.

A shed provides essential storage. We are fully aware that different storage facilities are required for different needs; therefore, we offer expert assistance to help tailor shed designs. The right shed enables it to be used for its intended purpose with complete satisfaction. A well-considered design is also paramount for the safety of family members and employees who may be accessing the building. A shed that is organised and easy to use makes storing just about any item a breeze.

Sheds can be adapted to suit individual needs. Options such as mezzanine flooring, additional bays, wall dividers and office and studio areas make the structure a great asset to any property. Extensions to a shed can allow for the inclusion of more specialised facilities such as kitchenettes and bathrooms or even laundries if the workplace requires such services for employees. Lean-to and carport options provide more storage space for things such as trailers and horse floats. We provide a variety of door designs and lighting choices to help secure the contents of the shed. Lockable bays or storage sheds are vital for stowing away chemicals and other hazardous materials.

Tailoring the design of a shed to meet the unique needs of the customer is our thing. We know sheds and know that a carefully considered structure can increase the storage capacity of any property. Whether it is a shed for storing livestock feed, valuable machinery, or priceless possessions, the right shed can save you both time and money by providing a safe storage facility.

Customisable Designs for Sheds are Our Business

Whether for a single carport or an industrial workshop, Fair Dinkum Sheds engineers quality designs that stand the test of time. We know sheds and strive to provide a quality design and many styles that will make your next shed a dream come true.

We take great pride in our ability to offer you a shed design that is just what you are looking for and our team of experts use high-tech software that enables us to customise sheds to match your specific desires. Our company uses vertical cladding on most of our designs, which we offer in a range of popular colours and the galvanised steel frames have proven to be strong and extremely low-maintenance. At Fair Dinkum Sheds, we know that a shed is a serious investment, so we design structures that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional, adding value to your property.

When it comes to particular designs for sheds, we offer carports and garages that can be single or double-sized and can extend the structures to incorporate more bays, if you wish. There are several American Barn and Quaker Barn designs that incorporate specialised storage and additional space-saving features such as verandas, mezzanines, and extra carports. For those wanting something a little more contemporary, our monopitch/skillion roof garages are wonderful options for incorporating home studios, offices, and bungalows. There are many design choices for farm sheds, and all industrial requirements can be easily met--every one of our designs can be tailored to your exact needs with additional doors, windows, skylights, and security options.

Sheds provide workspaces, storage and even protection for a wide range of products, animals, and vehicles. Selecting the right shed for your needs requires careful consideration and we invite you to explore our product range. We are only too happy to assist you in making your selection and tailoring the design to meet your unique needs.

Garage Kits are Easy to Construct and Customise

Whatever your needs, Fair Dinkum Sheds are able to provide garage kits to meet them. With a range of options available, we can assist you to make the best selection and even tailor a shed to your exact requirements.

Our garage kits are quality steel garages that have proved to be an inexpensive alternative to brick or timber designs. The trusted models have been crafted by knowledgeable experts, and each kit comes with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions and all required parts included, so that any confident home handyman can erect the family garage in only a couple of days. By not having to enlist the skills of a tradesman for the entire project, we help you to keep costs down and allow you to build the shed of your dreams. The Colorbond cladding provides low-maintenance, additional protection for your investment that will last for years.

Our sheds come in a range of roof pitches so that you can select a more traditional design or create a contemporary look. The variety of garage options allows you to build a storage solution that can also provide additional living and entertainment space. The designs available make it possible to construct a garage that will work in harmony with your current home and surrounding buildings, providing great street appeal and adding to the value of your overall property. With our advanced design software, we are able to provide garage kits with customisable width and length and even adjusted eave height and bay spacing. By selecting from our wide range of options and accessories, you will be able to create a multi-purpose venue that allows you to maximize the space and functionality of your garage.

Our company has been providing Australian families quality garages for over 18 years and our garage kits have been successfully designed to meet the needs of every home and can accommodate single and multiple cars. With quality products that stand the test of time, Fair Dinkum Sheds can provide a great way to utilise your space.

Fair Dinkum Specializes in Custom Garage Kits

No matter what size garage a person wants, we at Fair Dinkum Sheds are able to meet your needs. Whether a single, double, triple, or multiple, you can choose from any of our many garage styles.

We are also able to make a custom garage kit to your specifications. You decide what size you want, how many doors there should be and where you want them placed, and even the height and width that will work for you and we will build it. If you want extra insulation we will add that, as well.

Drive-through garages are available, as are open bays, which are both convenient for those who have a lot of vehicles or who want to allow the air to flow through while working. One can always add on to one of our buildings at a later date if they so choose, which is one of the advantages of owning a Fair Dinkum garage.

Our garages are made from ZINCALUME or COLORBOND steel for long-lasting durability that will be able to withstand the elements and look as natural in suburbia as on a farm. A steel garage will also save money compared to other types of structures that are available.

The roof pitches to choose from are 11, 15, 22, 30 and 45 degree angles and we carry many colours, designs and styles so that you can completely customize the look of the garage to match existing structures.

All garage kits come with complete and easy-to-follow instructions. Invite your friends over and have your garage up and ready for use in a weekend.

Fair Dinkum has been in business for over eighteen years and in that time, we have perfected the art of making our customers happy. No matter what the intended use, our sheds will never disappoint!

Tips for Cleaning and Organizing Garages and Sheds

Organizing your garages and sheds can be a nightmare. There are many things we tend to just toss in the garage or shed and they end up being just crammed in there wherever there's space. Sometimes, we even have to leave our cars out in the driveway because we have a garage full of clutter. You can take back that control of your garage or shed by following a few simple rules.

Try to think of your garage or shed like you do your home. Give it the same kind of makeover to organize it.

First, sort through all the things in your garage or shed like you would your closets and kitchen. Take your items and sort them into piles that are categorized:

• Things that need to be thrown away.
• Things that need to be donated or sold.
• Things that can be moved to another area such as the attic or basement.
• Things that need to stay in your garage or shed.

For the things you are keeping, sort those into groups such as tools, toys, lawn equipment and sports equipment. Build some shelving (if you don't have any) and put things up that need to be off the floor. Hang some brackets in your storage space so that you can easily access and spot lawn equipment items. Find a small box of some sort to store things that can easily get lost, like nuts and bolts. Always keep a wastebasket in your garage or shed so you can use it for trash at all times and never have to leave things lying around that you don't need. If you repaint your garage floor, it will make it look nicer and that will give you incentive to keep it nicer!

Cleaning out garages and sheds isn't something many people look forward to doing, but with a few good organizational tricks, you can do it and it won't be so hard to keep up with in the future. If you have a place for everything, your space will always remain neat.