Are carports easy to install?- Zhejiang Shengzhou Luyuan Plastic Netting Co., Ltd.

Carport Installation Reality Check

1. Difficulty Depends on the Type
Portable Canvas: → 30 Minutes for Two: Unboxing → Attaching Brackets → Tightening the Canopy
→ Potholes: In strong winds, the canopy will fly like a kite, so the ground screws must be hammered into the ground
Metal Assembly (Steel/Aluminum): → 4-6 Hours: Aligning Holes → Tightening Bolts → Leveling
→ Potholes: The accessories kit is definitely missing three screws! Run to the hardware store immediately
Permanent: → At least two days: Dig a hole, fill with cement → Wait for it to set → Install the roof
→ Non-professionals, beware

2. The Devil's Detail That Really Takes a Lot of Time
Uneven Ground: → Does your driveway appear flat, but actually have a slope exceeding 3°? Water will accumulate on the roof. → Solution: Rent a laser level and use gravel as a base (takes an extra half day).
Weather Protection: → Heavy rain in the middle of installation? Waterlogged metal parts rust → Prevention: Wait until there are three consecutive sunny days before starting work
Drawing pitfalls: → Cheap kits often have blurry schematics and incorrectly printed beam and column numbers → A heartfelt tip: Record the unboxing process on your phone so you have proof for returns

3. Tools determine life and death

Critical Task	Must-Have Tools	Why No Substitutes?
Tightening Frames	Impact Wrench(NOT regular drill)	Hand-tightening 100+ bolts → wrist injury + incomplete sealing
Cutting Beams	Metal-Cutting Saw + Safety Goggles	Angle grinder sparks → grass/tarp fires + ragged edges weaken joints
Pouring Foundations	Concrete Mixer(Mechanical)	Hand-mixing → air pockets/cracks → re-excavate when base fails

4. When should you hire someone?
If any of the following conditions occur, call a professional immediately: Requires drilling holes in the side wall for fixing (poor waterproofing can lead to leaks and damage to interior walls) Local regulations require a permit (this will take at least two weeks to run to the department) Designed for wind/snow resistance (structural calculation errors → strong winds can overturn and damage vehicles) Ceiling height exceeds 3 meters (ladders are dangerous + beams are too heavy to lift)

5. Tips for Ease of Use
Portable Models → Choose thicker support poles and a double-layer tarp
Metal Models → Do not connect to frames thicker than 1.2mm
Permanent Models → Concrete piers deeper than frozen ground
All Models → Buy an extra pack of bolts!