Carports are necessary to provide shelter for the vehicle. It protects the car from the damaging elements from the environment such as the extreme heat of summer, heavy rain, wind and snow. Constant exposure from the sun will fade or flake the paint of the car and will make the temperature of the car very hot. Also heavy loads of snows that directly fall on the car can also be a damaging factor. A carport is a necessity for a car, especially in countries with extreme weather conditions.

Most homes nowadays have a garage. However, if you don't have a garage for your vehicle, you can build a carport to shelter your car. You can place it alongside your house where you can easily access the car for daily use. The carport must be able to give enough protection for your car from high temperatures and other factors such as rain and snow. It should stand on the ground firmly.

Just like building a new home, building a carport also needs planning and site preparation. The following are relevant when planning to build a carport for your vehicle:

1. Determine the size, style and design that will best work to provide shelter for the vehicle. The carport must have enough length, width and height clearance. It should have enough space where you can park and move the car without difficulty.

2. Before building a carport, you have to know also whether your local government requires you to apply for a building permit. Some countries that often have heavy rain, wind and snow require a building permit. Building permits are guidelines that must be followed when building or making changes to the house.

3. One important thing that must also be considered in building a carport is the site preparation. The site where the carport is to be installed must be flat and have an even surface. To create a level surface for the vehicle and for the carport, you must put in adequate foundations first. It will provide a firm and level surface for the vehicle and for the carport as well.

4. When installing the carport, there are some manufacturers that offer free installation while some will charge for the installation service. If you plan to build a carport yourself, you need to be careful to follow every step of the installation instructions that are usually provided by the manufacturer. But if you are not confident that you can handle the installation or construction, you should seek the help of an installation crew or private contractor. Hence, you will be guaranteed that you have a sturdy carport that is fixed firmly to the ground and is a safe place that will protect your car.