Most steel carport plans can double as a sheltered patio or play space for children while also providing valuable shelter for your car. For those who do not have the space or money to build a garage, building your own steel carport can be a great solution. Not only will a steel carport kit help to protect your vehicle from the elements such as sun, rain and or snow, it can also add to your property value.
Most steel carports are easy to construct, and will not require a building permit. The first thing you need to consider is where you plan to place the structure, and how big you want it to be. Next, just what kind of a design you want? Do you just want a simple structure such as a roof placed on support poles, or something more substantial? Will it be attached to the house, or free standing? Depending on the design, you might also be able to add some shelves or wire it for a lighting fixture.
Although there are portable carports available on the market, which generally have a tarp that fits over a prefabricated frame, most people chose to build their structures out of either wood or metal. While steel kits are the most common, wooden structures tend to blend in better if attached to houses.
Metal carports have the advantage of being fireproof and more durable than wood. Prefabricated kits are generally made from galvanized steel (the least expensive) and come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. While standard steel carport covers run anywhere from ten to thirty feet wide and about seven and a half to twelve and a half feet high, they can be manufactured to any length desired. Other materials used are aluminum or a prefabricated foam panels wrapped in either of the metals.
Most steel carport plans are relatively easy to put up and come with complete instructions. Some can be built by a single person in less than a day, while others may require a small crew and several days to complete. Part of this also depends on whether or not you need to pour a concrete floor for it. Certain steel carport designs may not even require a floor, or allow for you to add one at a later date. Be sure, however to ask how much time and effort is needed for each kit before you make your purchase.
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Raymond is a professional blogger and handyman with automotive and home improvement interests.