Carport

[billtex]

Anybody use one?
Thinking of the inexpensive steel/corrugated roof structures found all over the inter web.

If so, where do you live?
Wind/snow?
What size did you get?
Other thoughts?

Our ADCO was shredded last winter after 6 years or so of use...I am getting tired of replacing those.

Thx, Bill

[GeoBoy]

billtex wrote:
ScottG, what are the dimensions of your carport?

Geo-is the 12’ wide enough?


Thx, Bill

Yes, I have the metal on the sides come down 6’, this way my township doesn’t tax me because it is a “patio pavilion” and not a garage.

[billtex]

GeoBoy wrote:
I have a VersaTube structure, rated at 90 mph wind load and 65 lb. snow load. It’s 30’ long by 12’ wide by 12’ high side wall, with 13.5’ in the peak.

Geoboy, i am just under 11’ with the TC loaded. Pretty sure the 12’ ht shelter is sufficient?

Thx, Bill

[billtex]

ScottG wrote:

billtex wrote:
ScottG, what are the dimensions of your carport?

Geo-is the 12’ wide enough?


Thx, Bill

Hey Bill, It's 42' long by 14" wide.
With the slides out, it's pretty much used up. I can just open the doors on the curb side. Basically with the doors open and larger slide out, I take up the entire 14' width.

If you have slides, I would go 14~16' wide if possible. Like I wrote before, going wider doesn't necessarily cost more.

Scott

Scott, what is the height?

Hard to tell from the pic, how far from the wall are you parked on the slide side?

We will park our TC and Airstream under the shelter, i am not sure how wide i need to go. Need to be wide enough to make maneuvering practical but don’t really want to go wider than needed. 20’? 22’? Not sure...

Agree, there are standard widths where cost overlaps.

Thx, Bill

[micpib1]

I had a dealer to erect mine, I had my Contractor to pour a 5" Slab with #3 Rebar 16" OC and it still looks great. I had him to dig 8X16" footings just in case at some point in the future I wanted to have Wood or Masonary Walls. Mine is 40' deep and 14' wide, I wished I had listened to my wife when she suggested a 16' wide to allow my slides to fully extend and make walking around/maintance, etc easier, but... I had the ribs in the metal roof turned to allow the snow to slide off and I also did three walls for protection. Instead of a Rolling or Overhead type of Door, I opted to put a Fabric Solar Screen for my large Door. Overall I have been pleased. JH

[ScottG]

billtex wrote:
ScottG, what are the dimensions of your carport?

Geo-is the 12’ wide enough?


Thx, Bill

Hey Bill, It's 42' long by 14" wide.
With the slides out, it's pretty much used up. I can just open the doors on the curb side. Basically with the doors open and larger slide out, I take up the entire 14' width.

If you have slides, I would go 14~16' wide if possible. Like I wrote before, going wider doesn't necessarily cost more.

Scott

[billtex]

ScottG, what are the dimensions of your carport?

Geo-is the 12’ wide enough?


Thx, Bill

[GeoBoy]

work2much wrote:

GeoBoy wrote:
I have a VersaTube structure, rated at 90 mph wind load and 65 lb. snow load. It’s 30’ long by 12’ wide by 12’ high side wall, with 13.5’ in the peak.

Did you install it yourself?

No, I had a 5”+ thick reinforced concrete slab installed, waited for it to fully cure and then had the dealer install the structure.

[ScottG]

Ca. Carports here as well. They had the best prices and contrary to their name, they deliver and setup just about anyplace.

I suggest you play around with sizing because the widths seem to come in ranges. For example, mine is 14' wide but I could have gotten up to something like 19 or 24' wide before the price went up.
I also upgraded the gauge and wind load (100 mph).

[JimBollman]

We have Carolina Carport. Pay for the heavier metal and the roof that sheds snow, extra anchors and bracing. Small amount extra for a lot more strength and weight load.

[BradW]

GeoBoy wrote:
I have a VersaTube structure, rated at 90 mph wind load and 65 lb. snow load. It’s 30’ long by 12’ wide by 12’ high side wall, with 13.5’ in the peak.

We plan on getting the same thing very soon. I have an existing slab now that our TC sits on, but I will need to widen it about 2' and lengthen it about 6' or 8'. Got any photos?

bradw

[work2much]

GeoBoy wrote:
I have a VersaTube structure, rated at 90 mph wind load and 65 lb. snow load. It’s 30’ long by 12’ wide by 12’ high side wall, with 13.5’ in the peak.

Did you install it yourself?

[GeoBoy]

I have a VersaTube structure, rated at 90 mph wind load and 65 lb. snow load. It’s 30’ long by 12’ wide by 12’ high side wall, with 13.5’ in the peak.

[Lwiddis]

Six years for a cover is great IMO. After you get a roof, you’ll want siding too.

[Kayteg1]

When my camper rests under Portola, for my boat I order metal carport from California all steel carports. It is not cheap, but looks good and I need 80 mph wind rating.
And yes, they come to build it in Las Vegas.
You should start with call to your local Building Dept asking what are local requirements.