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Let’s say you are considering buying a regular carport to house your RV that is 12' wide and 36' long with legs that stand 12' tall. This regular style carport will have legs that are 12' at the bottom of the bend. As you move toward the center of the carport, the height clearance will increase. At about 6" from the side, the carport is 1' taller, making the clearance 13'. All regular style carports are like this. At the center of the carport, the peak headroom clearance on these 12' leg and 12' wide carports are 14' 3", 2' 3" more than the leg height ordered. It is important to remember that this isn’t the headroom of the carport, but the clearance above the braces and the trusses.
| Width | Center Brace Clearance | Peak Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12' | 2' 3" | 2' 9" |
| 18' | 2' 9" | 3' 3" |
| 20' | 2' 8" | 3' 4" |
| 22' | 2' 8" | 3' 6" |
| 24' | 3' 1" | 3' 11" |
| 26' | 2' 5" | 4' 6" |
| 28' | 2' 4" | 4' 6" |
| 30' | 2' 4" | 4' 9" |
The boxed eave and vertical style carports both have A-frame gable roofs and both styles feature the same headroom clearance. The styles do differ in other ways; the vertical style carport roof has sheeting that goes up and down while the boxed eave style has sheeting that runs the length of the carport. Vertical roof styles have the advantage of having rain and snow slide off them easily. So let's say you are looking to buy a 12'x36' boxed eave or vertical roof carport with 12' legs to store your RV. With the 12' legs, the headroom clearance in the middle of the carport is 1'7" taller for a total height of 13'7". The top peak at the top of the truss is also 2'2" taller for a total height of 14'2".
| Width | Center Brace Clearance | Peak Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12' | 1' 7" | 2' 2" |
| 18' | 2' 8" | 3' 2" |
| 20' | 2' 6" | 3' 4" |
| 22' | 2' 5" | 3' 6" |
| 24' | 2' 7" | 3' 8" |
| 26' | 1' 3" | 3' 9" |
| 28' | 1' 2" | 3' 11" |
| 30' | 1' 2" | 4' |
The metal carports start out at 6' tall, but each car shelter is available in many different heights. Select a carport or garage and you can also choose the color of its roof and trim. Our portable carport kits are all built on site, and triple-wide carports, metal barn lean-to buildings, and 40-foot-wide carports are also available. Our steel carports have a 29-gauge metal sheeting roof. The tubing on them comes standard at 14-gauge, but 12-gauge tubing is an option for all of our carports.
What is the difference between the Boxed Eave Roof and the Vertical Roof? The roof sheeting on the boxed eave style runs the length of the structure. This means that just like the regular style structure that also has roof sheeting running lengthwise, when it snows, you will need to get the snow oof the roof. With the vertical roof, the panels run up and down, allowing the snow to easily slide off. If you are planning to add a gutter to your garage or carport, you will want to go with the vertical style. Here are some pictures to help you visualize the differences between the 3 styles.
Alan's Factory Outlet Metal Carports & Metal Garages are delivered and installed for free in 27 states in the USA.
If you’re wondering, “Where can I get free installation of metal carports near me?” you need look no further. The steel carports for sale in our inventory can be delivered and set up for free in more than two dozen places, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Not sure what size metal carport you need, feel free to use the carport size selector tool to get a starting point for how wide of a carport you may want to consider? Please keep in mind it is always a good idea to measure your car, truck or rv to make sure you are comfortable with the size of the carport you are thinking about buying.
The carports for sale at Alan’s Factory Outlet are made of steel or aluminum.
There are many benefits of owning one of our steel or aluminum carports. The steel carports for sale here can protect your farm equipment, truck, RV, and other vehicles from the snow, hail, rain, wind, and blazing sun. Rain and snow can cause your vehicle to develop rust, resulting in costly repairs, and rubber tires can become worn when a vehicle is parked outside without protection. Keeping your vehicle under one of our portable metal carports can help to keep it in good condition. A metal-roof canopy is ideal for sheltering bicycles, cars, motorcycles, and equipment from the inclement weather. All of our carports serve as solid shelter for your property.
Another benefit of owning one of our metal car shelters is easy access. Our metal carport kits are an ideal alternative if you don’t want the hassle of locking and unlocking your storage space. There’s no garage door to open and shut or door keys to keep track of. The open, airy environment of our carports makes them a favorite with many of our customers.
Most small metal carports can be installed in a few hours. Larger carports or partially enclosed carports may take half a day or the better part of a day to be installed.
Price Your Carport NowIt’s possible that you will. The answer depends on your local zoning laws. Check your municipality’s website for more information about zoning laws that may apply to you.
A boxed eave is a style of roof built on an A-frame structure that has horizontal roof panels but no ridge cap.
The regular-style carports are rounded on the sides and have a barn-shaped roof. This is the most economical roof style for metal carports. The leg height is officially 6 feet, but at the top of the bend on the leg, there is an additional foot. This brings the total length of each leg to 7 feet. A boxed-eave carport has an A-frame gable roof with a 6-inch overhang on both sides. A vertical carport has an A-frame roof as well as a 6-inch overhang on both sides. All carports have a 6-inch overhang on the front and back ends. What makes the vertical carports different from the boxed-eave carports is a design feature of the roof. On the vertical-style carport, the roof sheeting runs up and down the length of the roof, allowing the snow to easily slide off the side so you won’t have to rake the roof! In order to attach the sheeting to the vertical carport, bracing is put under the roof. The vertical carport is the only model with this roof design. On the other two styles, the metal roof runs horizontally along the length of the building.
Price Your Carport NowYes. The steel carports can be made taller in 1-foot increments with legs up to 16 feet tall.
Yes. There are a wide variety of sizes available. We have carports that are 12 feet, 18 feet, 20 feet, 22 feet, and 24 feet wide. The triple-wide carports are built 26 feet, 28 feet, and 30 feet wide. We also have our 40-foot-wide carports, which come in 32 feet, 34 feet, 36 feet, 38 feet, and 40 feet wide. The lean-to carports come in 36 feet, 42 feet, 44 feet, 46 feet, and 48 feet wide. Our lean-to carports have a 12-foot lean-to on both sides. The lengths of our carports start out at 21 feet and increase in length in 5-foot increments. The lengths are 26 feet, 31 feet, 36 feet, 41 feet, 46 feet, 51 feet, 56 feet, 61 feet, 66 feet, 71 feet, 76 feet, 81 feet, 86 feet, 91 feet, 96 feet, and 101 feet. To make the carports longer than 41 feet, we attach two carports end to end. Our carports can be built longer than 101 feet, too. We recommend the vertical roof style for any carport measuring 41 feet or longer.
Yes, we can customize the size of each portable carport. To do so, we’ll charge you the price of the next largest standard-size carport. As an example, let’s say you need a carport that is 17 feet wide. The standard widths are either 12 feet wide or 18 feet wide, so we’ll charge you for an 18-foot-wide carport. This same rule applies to the length. If you need the length to be 24 feet and the 26-foot-long model is too long, we can make the base 24 feet long but we’ll charge you the price of a 26-foot-long carport. When figuring out the size of your carport, you should consider that when we say 26 feet long, that includes a 6-inch overhang on the front and back ends, making the exact base 25 feet in length.
Price Your Carport NowAll of the widths of carports are the exact base rail dimensions. The length listed includes a 6-inch overhang on the front and back ends. So if you order a 24-by-26 carport, you will want the concrete slab to be exactly 24 feet wide by 25 feet long.
There is a one-year workmanship warranty from the date of installation. In addition, the framing on the optional 12-gauge thicker tubing receives a 20-year rust-through warranty.
For the roof color and trim, there are 16 different color options. Also, check out our steel carport color chart: Red, sandstone, blue, and green are just a few of the appealing colors available to customers who order a steel carport.
You can place your carport order online, or we can write up your order over the phone. To find a price, you can use the metal carport quote form located on our contact page or call us at 1-800-488-6903.
We accept personal checks, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express for all of our carports, metal garages, and other structures.
Price Your Carport NowThe deposit is 10% to 17% depending on the size of the carport. The remaining balance is due after the carport is installed.
We anchor carports for free to the ground or asphalt with 32-inch-long rebar. We can also anchor the carports to a concrete slab with wedge anchors. Another option is mobile home anchors if the carport is going to be placed on the ground.
Certified metal carports are a smart choice if you live in an area that requires delivery of blueprint drawings to the local building department, which is included with purchase. These structures are rated for up to 130 mph wind and a 30 psf snow load. The certified package is available at an additional cost depending on the size of the carport. Certified carports also include mobile home anchors if they’re to be anchored to the ground.
According to Kelly Blue Book, the average new car costs more than $36,500. This staggering number is compelling drivers to put effort into maintaining the longevity of vehicles. Little damages add up over time, especially if you live in a region prone to inclement weather. This infographic provides insight into the detrimental effects of various elements and conditions, and arms drivers with tips on how to properly prevent damage and care for their vehicles.
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