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A carport is a covered structure used to offer limited protection to vehicles, primarily cars, from rain and snow. The structure can either be free standing or attached to a wall. Unlike most structures, a carport does not have four walls, and usually has one or two.

The main reason homeowners purchase a carport is to protect vehicles from the elements, including the sun, rain, ice, hail, and snow. In addition to cars, a carport can be used to protect SUVs, trucks, boats, tractors, and even RVs.

Modern carports are typically made of metal (steel, tin, or aluminum) and are modular in style in the US, while remaining flat-roofed permanent structures in much of the rest of the world. The carport is considered to be an economical method of protecting cars from the weather and sun damage.