Do you need a carport? DIY Carport Kits can be another way to get what you want and save you a lot of time and money. There are so many carports designs available today in varying sizes and heights, so it's very likely there will be one to suit your needs.There are 4 common types of carport structures and they are:Skillion Carports, Gable Carports, Dutch Gable Carports and Hip Roof Carports. Selecting the right type will guarantee you add the most value to your home.The 3 main benefits of DIY carports are:Simple Installation - The kit comes with the frame and posts pre-punched and the materials pre-cut to length. Every section of the main frame will have the connection holes for the bolts already punched and the length has been cut to the correct dimension. The posts are cut to the correct length. The roof sheets, guttering and flashings are cut to the correct length you need to install the job. There is only final trimming and cutting that needs to be done for reasons of overlapping or roof shape (dutch gable and hip roof carports only). There is a substantial saving of money right here because there is no unnecessary excess or materials. You also save on excess tools, cutting discs and drill bits etc. Plus all the specialist fabricated parts such as brackets as well as all the bolts and fasteners are included with the kit.Pre-Engineered - Well designed DIY Carport Kits normally come with the relevant engineering for your particular site. It can actually be a big challenge if you were to engage a separate engineer to design and draw a carport from scratch. You have to find the right engineer with experience in these types of structures, then get him or her to produce the drawings and forms that need to be done to comply with local and national legislation and requirements. The engineering that is supplied with a carport kit is correct for your particular site and is ready to submit as part of building approval if you need it. It saves you a lot of time and money because you are not engaging an engineer for what is a one-off job.Delivered direct to you - Pre-Fabricated Carports are not the easiest thing to move. The weight of steel in the pack can vary from a few hundred kilograms to over a 1000 kg depending on the size of the carport kit and you actually need a specialist crane truck or similar, to properly transport then unload the carport materials You also may not be near the factory where the carport kit is being manufactured even if you wanted to pick it up. Good suppliers of DIY carports can arrange delivery to most metro and regional areas, and normally offer a low flat delivery fee to do this. They also can give you an accurate date for delivery ahead of time so you can prepare. Again, this represents another big saving to you.There are several other reasons why carport kits make a great DIY project. So have a look for yourself, you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you need some ideas on styles and types of carports go to http://www.excaliburcarports.com.au. Their carport prices are competitive, and they have a great range of strong designs, that really look like a million dollars when they're finished.