How do I use your online builder?

This is one of our most common questions. Our online builder is a great way to learn more about the DIY carport building and purchasing experience. The online builder is an interactive feature that gives you the ability to design your carport or garage before your very eyes. This feature, which is located on our homepage, allows you to take complete creative control of the design experience by building a virtual representation of your metal carport from start to finish. As you make changes to your building, the results will appear to the right in the form of a digital building.

Take complete creative control of DIY carport design process

So, where do you start? Once you click over to carport.com, you can then click the “Get Pricing” button. The builder will then ask you to enter your current zip code. We ask for this information to determine if free delivery and installation is available in your area. Next, you will need to determine what size you want. You can adjust the size of your desired building by simply moving the three separate sliders accordingly. The roof comes next for you DIY carport. Will you need a standard horizontal panel roof or opt for superior strength in our vertical option? You can make that decision by clicking the “Roof” tab, which is located next to the “Start” selection. Following the roof selection, you can click over to the “walls” tab. Here, you will decide if you want a carport of a an enclosed garage. You can add as many walls in any configuration that you desire. To the right of the “Walls” tab is the “Doors” option. Just like the previous tab, you retain complete creative control. Now you just need to determine what size and how many roll-up doors you desire. You can also select a number of walk-in doors if your prefer. These values can be changed by simply clicking on the arrow buttons. Finally, you can chose the number and placement of windows, if you selected the enclosed garage option or DIY carport.

Are your buildings insulated? What about foundation work?

We do not provide complete insulation for our buildings. We do, however, provide vapor barrier moisture resistance, which prevents sweating in areas that are prone to temperature fluctuations. For a complete climate controlled building, consider contacting a general contractor who can provide traditional insulation, such as spray foam. As a reminder, we do not provide foundation work, but we can install on any flat surface whether it’s concrete, gravel or just dirt.