First Steps advice
So we have converted our garage to living space.
Now to add a carport.
Considerations:
Our block is north facing.
We love the light flooding into our windows in our new space so are keen not to block this with the new structure.
We are considering a custom build that is designed to fit solar panels specifications neatly.
Thinking a fly-over skillion roof parallel to the existing roof.
What professional do we need to seek out - architect/draftsperson to help us with design?
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2 years agoThere are lots of examples of solar panels incorporated into carports, great idea. The tricky bit would be getting the correct angle of carport for best sun onto solar panels, but not taking the sun away from your new living room. Are you keeping the garage doors? Could you install larger windows in their place? Contact a patio roof company, such as Stratco and get advise or directed to a company that does what you require.
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Dreamer - No ,it’s great actually. We did our garage renovation through the winter months.
The other side is glass stacker doors and there is large window on the western side too. Maybe need a shade there in summer.
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