Although carports appear to leave your car open to the elements, evidence suggests that parking your car under a carport can prevent your vehicle from frosting over, even in minus temperatures. Carports also protect your car from heavy snowfall that can damage the finish of your vehicle over time.

By investing in a carport, you can shed valuable time off your winter morning routine because you won’t have to rush out of bed early to defrost the car!

The Science Behind the Carport?

When you go outside on a cold night, you’ll notice that you lose heat from your body very quickly. The same thing is happening to your car that’s parked outside.

When your car gets below a certain temperature, water condenses out of the air onto it and freezes causing frost. If your car is parked under a carport the roof of the carport will radiate some heat down onto the surface of your car, preventing water from the air condensing and freezing onto your windshield.

Carports at SunSpaces

At SunSpaces we offer two types of carports; Pitched Roof Carports, and Free-Standing Arched Carports.

Pitched Roof Carports

Our Pitched Roof Carports are installed as an extension to your existing property. They are available in four colours and a range of sizes to suit your needs. Find out more about Pitched Roof Carports here.

Free-Standing Arched Carports

Our Free-Standing Arched Carports are a great option if you can’t attach a carport to your property, or if you have space for a detached carport. They are also available in four colours and various sizes as required. Find out more about our Free-Standing Arched Carports here.

Whether you choose a Pitched Roof Carport or a Free-Standing Arched Carport, know that you are making a practical and stylish investment for the years to come.

If you have any questions regarding our carports give us a call on: 029 2080 3756 or email us at: info@sunspaces.co.uk.

As temperatures plummet, garden rooms, verandas and extensions are often abandoned for the cosy indoors. We think this is a great shame and it doesn’t have to be the case! We can make your sunspace just as comfortable as your living room with our outdoor heaters.

Outdoor Heaters from SunSpaces

Here at SunSpaces we have a range of outdoor heaters, including Model 8 shown above. This model is excellent if you love to host guests in the winter months. It’s remote controlled, has built-in App/Bluetooth capabilities, speakers and LED’s for ambient lighting. Click here to find out more.

We think that these outdoor heaters would make an excellent Christmas gift for someone who isn’t currently utilising their outdoor space throughout the winter. Why not treat someone to this Model 5 heater? It’s remote controlled and has an excellent range of 20mᵌ.

These heaters are compatible with most of SunSpaces’ outdoor structures. If you wish to purchase an outdoor heater or have any questions about any other of SunSpaces’ products, do not hesitate to contact us – Call: 029 2080 3756 or Email: info@sunspaces.co.uk

Alternatively, pop into one of our showrooms. Find out where your local showroom is here.

SunSpaces garden rooms are the perfect solution if you’re looking to escape from all the stresses and worries in your life and have somewhere that you can take time out and enjoy your own space. With all the protection from the elements that you need, you’ll be able to appreciate your garden no matter the weather. With the ability to have your garden room created to meet your exact needs and specifications, you should have no worries about creating your dream outdoor living space.

As a result of being able to have your garden room designed to match your specific requirements, you have the ability to create a truly unique space that stands out from any other within your home. To help you do this, we list a few things for you to consider below.

Horizon Garden Room 

Shape

The shape and feel of your garden room is not all down to the ideas of an architect. A number of influencing factors exist, such as the design of your home and outdoor space, that will determine the shape that your garden room is built in. To create an unusual garden room that is different from regular garden rooms, the shape that it is built in is definitely something worth thinking about, where the most unique spaces tend to stray away from the normal box shape.

Bespoke Design Features

The most unusual garden rooms are created around detailed specifications and your garden. This includes windows and doors, which should be designed to provide the best possible accessibility and vantage. Using special configurations whereby you are able to decide how many windows and where the windows and door in your garden room are located, you can create a space that is truly unique to your outdoor living space.

Varying/Optional Window Sizes

Not every garden room is used for the same purpose, with many created to take advantage of the furniture inside or surrounding views. A way to do this is to create a garden room with varying or optional window sizes. To create a truly unique garden room, you could try to implement a range of varying window sizes or shapes that will really catch the eye of anyone who visits.

Furniture & Fittings

One of the simplest ways in which you can create an outdoor living space that really stands out from others is the furniture and features that you choose to use within it. Here you can either go for an uncommon theme that you can stick to throughout the entire space, or utilise truly unusual centrepieces that will draw the attention of all. Again, the way in which your garden room is built can be manipulated to draw the attention of guests, for example, light fittings, shade systems or the material used on the roof.

These are just a number of things that you can utilise and manipulate in order to create an unusual garden room that is like no other. Each can be tailored and customised exactly to your liking, no matter how unique. Here at SunSpaces, we strive to make creating your dream outdoor living space a process that is as easy and stress-free as possible. As a result, we offer a FREE 3D design service whereby if you have an idea of what you want your garden room to look like, our CAD engineers can make your garden room dreams a reality. If you need any inspiration for your unusual garden room, why not visit our gallery here? For any further assistance or information regarding our range of garden rooms, please do not hesitate to contact us today!

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Ever wondered exactly how much sunshine the UK sees in a year? Or how often in rains?

Take a look at our infographic to learn what 'typical British weather' really means...and how SunSpaces garden buildings can protect you from it!

INFOGRAPHIC TRANSCRIPT:

Beating the British Weather

British weather can be extremely unpredictable, but whether it's hot, cold, dry or wet, it shouldn't stop you from going outside and enjoying your garden.

Here at SunSpaces, we provide garden buildings that protect you from the elements and help you to stay warm even when the sun's gone down. Read on to find out what our garden rooms and verandas can do!

In the UK, we get an average of...

• 1493 hours (62.2 days) of sunshine per year
• 13 hours of daylight on a spring day
• 16 hours of daylight on a summer day
• 10 hours of daylight on an autumn day
• 8 hours of daylight on a winter day
• 133 rainy days per year

Average Temperature in °C

• January: 6.4°C
• February: 6.6°C
• March: 9.1°C
• April: 11.8°C
• May: 15.6°C
• June: 18.6°C
• July: 20.4°C
• August: 20.1°C
• September: 17.5°C
• October: 14.0°C
• November: 9.4°C
• December: 7.3°C

Using your garden...even when the weather's disappointing!

With SunSpaces, you can utilise your garden space and enjoy the outdoors even when it's cold and/or wet.

Our garden rooms are suitable for all weather types. You can sit and relax in your garden whatever the weather!

The Garden Room: Perfect for British Weather

• Weather protection
• Enjoy your outdoor space in a whole new way
• Ideal for a variety of different uses

Verandas

• An unobstructed view of your garden
• Stay dry when it rains
• Great for outdoor get-togethers

Garden Awning

• Great for spring and summer
• Protect yourself from the sun's rays
• Also shelters you in light rain

Glass Extensions

• Versatile and can be used all year round
• Protection from the elements
• Open the doors when it's sunny
• Great for late evening meals

Please note that we can supply heaters with all of our garden structures.

Visit www.sunspaces.co.uk to request your FREE information pack!

Are you car proud with a favourite, at home parking spot? Protecting your car from the wrath of the elements can sometimes be a challenging task (particularly with the ever-present British drizzle!). Carports are an excellent choice for those looking to shelter their car, while maintaining an ease of arrival and exit – the kind that doesn’t come with parking in a garage.

SunSpaces offer a wide range of bespoke carport structures – they come in a variety shapes and styles so that they can fit your personal style, location and vehicle. Not only do carports from SunSpaces offer the utility of protecting your car from exposure to nature and the weather, they also make a serious aesthetic statement! Our carports are made using the highest quality materials, with an aluminium frame and polycarbonate roof to keep your car sheltered from rain and sunlight.

What Carport is suitable for you and what Carport types are there around?

SunSpaces guarantee that they have a carport to fit your needs. There are two main types of carport: Pitched Roof Carports and Free-Standing Arched Carports – but what is the difference and which one is right for you? Read on to find out: 

Pitched Roof Carports

Pitched Roof Carport

Pitched Roof Carports are perfect if you’d like to add shelter to your current drive-way or property. Pitched Roof Carports can fit a range of requirements, they are a great way of utilising the space where you currently park your vehicle. This carport type is fantastic for protecting your vehicle from the elements whilst looking modern – these are not an eye-sore but an eye-catcher. Not only will you have a clean shiny car, you'll have a stylish addition to your home. 

Pitched Roof Carports - The details

• 10-year warranty
• Optional Extra Customisation
• Range of lengths/depths depending on your requirements – from 3 meters to 14 meters
• Polycarbonate and Aluminium structures
• Weather protection

Colours available

• Grey
• Grey Aluminium
• White
• Cream

Free Standing Carports

Carports for Caravans 

Carports for Cars

We also do Free-Standing Carports which are great for those of you who are looking to have one built away from your property. These are also suitable for business use in a carpark or workspace – they are not just for home use! As you can see from the images above, they are also fantastic for large vehicles like caravans; if you don’t use your caravan all year round, purchasing a free-standing carport is an excellent way of keeping your caravan protected while not in use. Smart huh? 

SunSpaces Free-Standing structures come in single or double frames – so whether it’s a single vehicle you’re looking to protect, or two – we have sizes suitable for you. This carport type is low maintenance and looks extremely stylish, coming in a range of four different colours. Like our Pitched Roof Carport, these are made from high-quality materials; polycarbonate and aluminium, giving you all-round protection whatever the weather. These carports can be customised to your preferences, you get to choose the colour of your carport and the bespoke features you'd like. You can choose from clear (no sunlight blocking), Opal (blocks some sunlight) or Heat-Repelling Clear (protects you from the sun’s rays without blocking light) dependent on your individual preference.

Double Free Standing Carport

Free Standing Arched Carports - The details

• 10-year warranty
• Optional Extra Customisation
• Range of lengths/depths dependent on your requirements – from 5 meters to 10 meters length and 3 to 6 meters deep.
• Polycarbonate and Aluminium structures
• Great for extra space you’d like to fill
• Great for multiple vehicle use
• Weather protection

Colours available

• Grey
• Grey Aluminium
• White
• Cream

With two different carport types in various colours and sizes, what will be the best option for you? Why not get in touch with SunSpaces to discuss the best carport type for your home or business, completely customisable and tailor-made. It’s what your vehicle has been waiting for!