Types Of Carport Roofs

Shadeports we specialise in a range of different shapes and sizes we have completed multiple projects from 4 post freestanding systems to two post wall mounted or cantilever shadeports.

Types of carport roofs. This type of roof is also known as a regular roof and has been the most popular choice for carports for a long time. They are also used for auxiliary structures such as pool houses garages and storage buildings. Having different roof options means that there are different advantages and costs associated with the carport. If there is a tall tree nearby that will drop sticks and leaves onto the roof.

This makes it very affordable. Below are some of the different types of roofs and what they may be ideal for. Tnt carports garages metal buildings rv covers boat covers barns. It is perhaps the most common form of carport roof design.

There are no vertical sides or gables. Hip roof this carport design has four triangular sloping sides that meet at the top to create an apex. Dutch gable this is almost a cross between the hip roof and gable carport designs with two main sloping sides that meet at the top like the gable but an extra section added to the other two sides of the carport giving it a similar profile to the four sided pitched roof of the. The roof also needs to be considered for other reasons.

Another type of carport design is a sided carport. Intricate roofs have many parts that incorporate several of the basic roof designs such as a gable roof sitting atop a gambrel or variations of the gable valley roof design using one or a variety of different types of roof trusses also see our very detailed diagrams showing the different parts of a roof truss. Also different architectural styles will use the same type of roof. Here s a look at three main types of carport roofs.

This is also known as a regular roof design. All four sides come to a point at the top of the roof. Our carports range from small single and double ibr and lip channel carports to larger factory sized and steel truss roofing systems. We have three different types of roofing available.

We accept personal and business checks all major credit cards. The different carport roof styles. But a flat roof can cause problems for these reasons. Here s a list of the different materials you can find on a carport roof going from most durable to least durable.

However while easy to install many people choose to construct their flat roof carports with wood and other heavier materials to make it more aesthetically pleasing making the flat roof a more flexible carport design than the others on the list. The standard roof design has no trim on ridge caps eaves or purlins. A pyramid roof is a type of hip roof. Choose from the drop down menu to see each type.

Pyramid roofs are mostly used for smaller buildings such as bungalows and cabins. While all carports have a more or less sturdy frame made of steel or aluminum the roof panels can vary considerably.