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Carports differ from garages in that they must be completely open along at least two sides and can only be one story in height. Although building a carport requires a permit from most local governments, the planning specifications for a carport are easier and cheaper to meet than those of a garage.
Read MoreWood frame pier and beam houses provide a convenient crawl space under the structure of the house. This is useful when you have need to deal with water damage, termites and other nuisances that lie below the ground and are hard to access in structures with a concrete slab foundation.
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