Carport floor must be strong enough to Support Vehicle Weight

May 22nd, 2010

carport-floorCarport floor requires a certain strength level to support the car’s weight that can be there for a long time.

Concrete cast floors which made from special composition, generally will be able to withstand the weight of vehicles parked on it. Composition of concrete cast can use composition of 1/2:2:3. (Cement: sand: gravel). In addition, carport floor should also have rolag foundation so it is not easy to move around or broken due to bear the load. After the cast concrete floor of the carport was completed, the floor can be exposed or covered with floor coverings.

For the carport, there are several floors of design options can be utilized. Among others are:

Floor coverings at the tire area only. Carport area covering only partially, namely in the lane for a car tire. This limited pavement to keep the surrounding area remain natural, so that the green area is still quite a lot. Carport floor coverings of this kind requires sufficient sunlight so that the grass will still be alive. For homes with a large area, such floor coverings is not a problem. In contrast, on narrow area, it will be slightly inconvenient for movement of vehicle.

Floor coverings on whole carport area. Pavement that covered the entire surface of the carport will make the vehicle in and out with ease. Covering can use cement concrete, can also be fitted with ceramics or natural stone. Despite the ease of vehicle movement, closing the floor will eliminate green areas, especially for homes with limited area.

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