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Protecting our vehicles from the elements has always been a concern of car owners. Fortunately, bricks and cement are not always necessary ingredients if you decide to build a carport to keep your car in.
If you want some initial pointers on how to build a carport, carry on reading…
Maybe a carport would have been a good idea!
Carport vs Garage. A carport is usually seen as being different from a garage, because it usually has one or more sides open – sometimes it is just a roof. However, this need not be so, if you would prefer to have walls. Including walls in your design would also be a good idea if you wanted to store other items in the carport.
Style. There are many different styles of carport to choose from. At my last house, I built a wooden version which was almost an extension of the house – it was a lean-to. However, at my present house, I built a carport which is a separate structure. Making this choice will depend on things like the style of your house, how far you want the carport from your front door and the local planning regulations. Although the structure of the carport is pretty uniform, you can inject a bit of personality with the style of roof and exterior finishes.
Door. If you decide that you want to include a door, you will need to ensure that the door is large enough for your current car. Also, check that larger vehicles can fit through the door to ensure your carport is still useful if you buy a larger car in the future.
Foundations. Due to the fact that a carport will usually have a car inside, the foundations will need to be strong enough to support the necessary weight (this also applies to the driveway leading up to the front of the structure). If you are building the carport on solid ground or rock, you may not need to lay foundations. However, if you propose to build it on soil or gravel, it would be a good idea to lay at least a shallow concrete slab. If you’d prefer to hire someone else to do this, make sure it’s done at least a week before you intend to build the wooden structure as the concrete will need time to set and cure.
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