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An average carport is between 6 and 12 feet tall, but each car shelter we sell is available in many different heights.
Let’s say you are considering buying a regular carport to house your RV that is 12 feet wide and 36 feet long with legs that stand 12 feet tall. This regular-style carport will have legs that are 12 feet tall at the bottom of the bend. As you move toward the center of the carport, the height clearance will increase. At about 6 inches from the side, the carport is 1 foot taller, making the clearance 13 feet. All regular-style carports are like this. At the center of the carport, the peak headroom clearance on these 12-foot-leg and 12-foot-wide carports are 14 feet 3 inches, 2 feet 3 inches more than the leg height ordered. It’s 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 runs 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 of them easily. So let’s say you are looking to buy a 12-by-36-foot boxed-eave or vertical-roof carport with 12-foot legs to store your RV. With the 12-foot legs, the headroom clearance in the middle of the carport is 1 foot 7 inches taller, for a total height of 13 feet 7 inches. The top peak at the top of the truss is also 2 feet 2 inches taller, for a total height of 14 feet 2 inches.
| 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' |
Yes. The steel carports can be made taller in 1-foot increments with legs up to 16 feet tall. We’re glad to customize all of our carports and garages to suit your needs: Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about what’s possible for your structure.
Yes. We offer a wide range of stock and custom sizes, including carports that are 12 feet, 18 feet, 20 feet, 22 feet, and 24 feet wide. Triple-wide carports are built 26 feet, 28 feet, or 30 feet wide, but we can customize one up to 40 feet wide if needed. The lengths of our carports start out at 21 feet and increase in length in 5-foot increments. To make carports longer than 41 feet, we attach two carports end to end. We can even design carports to exceed 101 feet. 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’s 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.
All 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.
Each of our steel carports has a 29-gauge metal sheeting roof, but you can get them in three different looks: regular, boxed-eave, and vertical.
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. Meanwhile, aluminum carport covers with boxed-eave roofs have no curves; the roof slopes straight down from the peak, although the panels still run horizontally.
What makes the vertical carports different from the regular and boxed-eave carports is that on a vertical-style carport, the roof sheeting runs up and down across length of the roof, allowing the snow to easily slide off so you won’t have to rake the roof. In order to attach the sheeting to a 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. If you are planning to add a gutter to your garage or carport, you will want to go with the vertical style.
There are 16 different color options for the roof and trim. Check out our steel carport color chart and you’ll see that we have a wide variety of hues, including red, sandstone, blue, and green.
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.
Estimated Delivery time for Carports and Metal Garages
Orders $5,000 and more:
Orders $4,999 and less, (because they must be paired with other smaller orders to complete the route), have the following, slightly longer lead times, as shown below:
Please keep in mind the above estimated time frame is not a guarantee and simply forecasted based on current trends. Additionally, during winter months there is a greater chance of exceeding the above delivery times due to common winter storms in many locations.
Alan's Factory Outlet offers a delivery promise to ensure timely deliveries and installs. Should your order exceed the above outlined maximum delivery time, please reach out to our office to request either a 10% discount or the option to cancel with full refund of the deposit if desired. As a reminder, the maximum delivery time for a metal building over $5,000 is 120 days; and the maximum delivery time for a metal building under $4,999 is 150 days.
Special Note For Orders Placed After October 1st:
Any installations/deliveries occurring in: DC, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NY, OH & PA, will most likely be delayed until Spring, due to common winter storms in these states. Please be advised that during October 1 - Spring, the 120 and 150 day delivery guarantee does not apply, as there is a high probability these customers will have an extended wait.
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.
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. If you use our installation services, our expertise will ensure that the carport is built quickly and correctly. You can choose to assemble prefabricated carports on your own, but if you aren’t practiced at this type of work, it will slow down your installation time.
It’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. Because every location is different, we can’t say definitively whether you’ll need a permit to build a standalone carport. Many times, it depends on the size and specifications of the structure.
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.
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.
The deposit is 10% to 17% depending on the size of the carport. The remaining balance is due after the carport is installed.
There’s 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.
Place your order today to get a high-quality metal carport at a great price. For fast, friendly service, you can count on Alan’s Factory Outlet!
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