When a portable carport looks fine, you may assume that it is safe to use. It is as if tree sap, rain, and terrible heat are the only problem. This is not the case if hurricanes or tornadoes are regular in your place. You should not rely on assumptions. You need to secure your outbuilding. Make it not a menace to you and your vehicle.
To ensure your portable carport is a safe shelter, here are the tips to consider:
Find a suitable spot. Whether for the short or long term, make it a point that your carport is in a good spot.
- Somewhere with level ground. Building permit officers or carport contractors demand to level the ground before carport installation. They require this because it ensures the structure perfectly stands and its components are in the correct positions.
- Somewhere concrete. The concrete ground is an excellent match for a portable carport. First, it is easy to erect a carport here. Second, the concrete slab promises a smooth driveway for the vehicle and a pathway for the users. Third, it is way better than dirt or gravel ground. Remember moisture, watery dirt, or frost heave is present in the natural ground. Concrete can protect it from any of these elements that can weaken the carport. Last, a portable carport is sturdier if it’s installed on the concrete ground.
Follow the right anchoring. Proper anchoring is the heart of securing your portable carport. If you do it carefully, it makes the structure sturdy with or without the harsh elements.
- Use the right materials. Be strict on using the correct anchoring materials. If you install the carport in a concrete slab, then use concrete anchors. The right materials and equipment are the keys to nailing down your carport’s anchoring system.
- Do it the right way. If what you have is a concrete slab, the simplest steps are to drill holes in the base rails up to the concrete. Then, put concrete anchors in holes and make sure you locked them. Take note that the excellent anchoring also depends on the wind level in your area.
- Get the right help. If you cannot confidently do the anchoring, have an expert carport builder do the job. It helps to anchor the carport fast and right. Plus, it saves you from wasting time and stress.
Add extra security. If possible for your carport type, add bracing in it. These ensure that the carport’s parts stick together when a major powerful element strikes. You may put bracing between frames, on every corner, or on the roof.
Versatility is an adjective to describe a typical carport. It protects your car, but most importantly, it’s a multifunctional outbuilding. You can instantly convert it into a party, play, storage, or work area. What more if it is a portable carport? This gives you leeway to place it almost anywhere. However, remember also that it cannot promise safety, no matter how versatile and portable a carport is. Unless you secure the carport it will remain vulnerable rather than stronger.
