Prefabricated Carports

Want the convenience of a DIY carport, then a carport kit (in otherwords a carport in a box) may be just the ticket for you!

1. Is a an easy means of building your carport!
2. They usually come with lightweight, easy to use materials!
3. Are available in a range of styles so you can find one to suit your home!

If you are looking for a low cost face lift for your home then you should consider building a carport.  A new carport can add beauty and value to your home, and also add lots of protection and convenience for you and your car.  Not only will your car thank you with decelerated sun damage to the paint and interior, but also you pets and family members will also think that getting out of your car into a dry all-weather area is the best thing since sliced bread.

Construction

Your first choice is to choose what you will construct your new carport with? Steel, timber brick, cement block, steel sheet, terracotta tiles, cement tiles, malthoid sheets ... the list goes on and on.  Whatever you choose make sure it is strong, good to look at and easy to maintain.  If you are not sure what to look for then check out carports in your local area.  Chances are that you will find construction materials that are sympathetic to your own house construction, as well as architecture in the area, and suitable for the prevailing weather conditions your new carport is likely to face.

Batten It Down So It Won't Blow Away

I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your carport down! Don't let this happen to you!.  Securing your carport to the ground and/or your house is a crucial step that must not be overlooked.  Forget this step then the first big wind you have will see you new treasure cart wheeling down the street causing untold damage and endangering lives.

Your Carport Roof

Steel is strong, light, and easy to work with.  Tiles are heavy, expensive, and require more specialised skills to construct.  Your choice of roofing material is the most crucial decision you can make, as it will not only dictate the type and strength of framing materials, but also the design you choose.

DIY Versus Custom Built

Building your own carport as a DIY officianado can be very rewarding.  I suggest you hasten slowly because the cost of a major error can more than wipe out any savings you may make by doing it yourself.  It's lost of fun to DIY, but I recommend you at least get quotations from a registered builder and compare