Types of Carports: The Ultimate Guide

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Adding a carport to your property is an investment that can pay off for years to come. For a modest price, you can create a covered space that will be useful for parking, storage, and much more. But do you know what types of carports are available and which is right for your project? Use this ultimate guide to explore your options!

American Carports, Inc. has a variety of steel carports that are affordable, durable, and fully customizable. Use our Build & Price Tool to explore the many possibilities for your new building, view a 3D rendering, and receive an instant quote!

Carport Roofing

Since a carport’s main purpose is to provide shelter from conditions like rain, snow, and even sun, the roof is a hugely important piece of the puzzle. That said, it’s important to understand the various roof options available while browsing for carports:

Standard Roofing

As a basic starting point, a standard carport from American Carports, Inc. includes an angled peak and rounded edges. This standard roof shape is perfectly suitable for many uses, such as when you want a carport to provide shelter for one or two of your vehicles. If you’re on a tight budget, you’ll want to stick with this standard configuration for the roof, as it’s the most economical choice.

Custom Roofing

There are a couple of other notable options for your carport roof. For instance, an A-Frame roof design features edges that are angled rather than rounded. An A-Frame roof can have either vertical or horizontal panels, which refers to the direction that the metal roofing runs on the top of the structure:

  • Horizontal panels. A horizontal roof is what you’ll get when you order a standard carport, and you can stick with this style even if you upgrade to an A-Frame. The benefit of a horizontal roof is a lower price tag since less support structure is required to support this style of roof. Shop Now.
  • Vertical panels. Upgrading your A-Frame roof to a vertical configuration will offer a couple of benefits. This roof style makes for a stronger overall structure. Plus, it also does a better job of shedding rain and snow, especially during heavy storms. You’ll pay a bit more for this style of roof, but that investment may be worth it in the long run. Shop Now.

Carports With vs Without Walls

A standard carport does not include walls. The roof of the structure will wrap over the edge and down the sides of the carport slightly, but it will only come down a short distance. For many purposes, an open carport will work nicely. But, if you need more protection from the weather, you can add walls to one or more sides to make the building work even better for your application.

However, it’s possible to fully enclose a carport that you order from American Carports, Inc. With the building fully enclosed, it would actually be considered a garage. You can customize this type of building with roll-up doors, windows, and more. The possibilities are endless!

Specialty Carports

We also have a variety of carport designs that are specifically suited for certain tasks:

  • RV Carport. As the name suggests, this carport is intended for RV parking. It comes with particularly tall sides to accommodate large RVs. Shop Now.
  • Lean-tos. A lean-to is positioned to stand directly next to another building on your property to provide covered parking and/or storage. Shop Now.
  • Barns. These open-sided or closed buildings offer a tremendous amount of sheltered space. They may be perfect for parking your agricultural equipment or storing hay throughout the season. Shop Now.

There are many options available when it comes to creating a carport that will meet your needs. Don’t assume that carports are nothing more than a place to park a sedan or pickup. They can do that, of course, but they can also serve you in several different ways. By shopping with a reliable supplier like American Carports, Inc., you’ll have endless options at your disposal!

Work with American Carports, Inc.

Now that you know the different carport options available, consider purchasing one from American Carports, Inc.! Whether you’re looking for a covered structure to park your car or use as additional storage, we have a building that fits any of your needs. Get started with our Build & Price tool discover what’s possible for your new building, view a 3D rendering, and receive an instate quote!

All Brown 36x36x12 Agriculture Barn

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 Ag Barns

Protection is of utmost importance here at American Carports. We provide you with protection for your vehicles, homes, boats, and livestock. One of our buildings that can provide protection not only for one but up to two of those all at once is one of our famers favorite. Our famous Ag Barn building.

This barn can be used for many purposes. The most common one, of course, is as a barn, keeping livestock safe from the rain and intense heat. Some customers opt to enclose part of the lean-tos to store animal feed or farm equipment. On the other hand, their is customers who just love the design and prefer to use it as a garage for their vehicles. If you have land and space available, that would be a very interesting project we can achieve for you.

Dimensions of unit-

This unit illustrated below was recently installed for one of our customers. This exact Ag Barn includes all of the following; The main unit is a 12’W x 36’L x 12’H , with two horizontal ends, and a 10×8 Frame out. Along the sides it has two lean to’s connected with the measurements of 12’W x 36’L x 11/9’H. On both lean to’s the legs are 11’ high on one side coming down to 9’, giving you a wide space to store your cars or any storage equipment. With both outside walls closed giving you a fully enclosed secured building. You also have two 10×8 Frame outs, window frame outs, and all the extra Hat channels supporting the unit to be tall and firm.

Some of our customers love buildings with a lot of customization, and some of them often prefer to stick with a simple and basic building. Which one do you prefer? Independent of your choice, it is good to know all types of styles that we offer and the capability that our company can provide you with. Give us a call at 866-471-8761 and get your personalized quote today for FREE!

 

42 x 56 x 12/10/8 Metal Barn

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This magnificent agricultural building is so strong and durable that it can serve many purposes. This multi-functioning unit can be used to house families or workers, to protect and house your livestock, as an equipment storage to keep your expensive machinery safe from the weather, or even to store your crops such as wheat, barley, maize, or other cereals. This building is not only accommodating to any of your needs, but it is also very strong and made to last.

Features of this unit:

Main Unit: 18’w x 56’l x 12’h   14G Steel

  • A-Frame Horizontal Roof Style
  • Horizontal Ends
  • 6 – Windows
  • 2 – 36″ x 80″ Walk-In Doors

Lean-Tos: 12’w x 56’l x 10’/8’h    14G Steel

  • A-Frame Horizontal Roof Style
  • Horizontal Sides and Ends

**This unit has 6 windows for natural sunlight and 2-10×10 Roll-Up Doors on each end of the unit, so you can just drive through to load and unload anything into the unit. So convenient.

 

There are many ways for you to customize your metal building, and everything can get started with a simple phone call! Talk to our experts and let them assist you with any questions or concerns you might have. We can always provide you with a FREE sketch for visualization purposes. Call us now! And don’t forget to ask about our available financing options.

 

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It’s Never Too Late to Get the Protection You Need

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The year is practically over – just one more month, and we’ll be transitioning into 2019. How crazy does that sound? Overall, we felt like this year went by really fast. And because it’s almost the end of the year, there might be some cut-off dates, depending on where you live. But don’t worry, this can also mean more time for you to get your site ready for installation.

Although most of the units we install go on concrete, that doesn’t mean that your unit cannot go on the regular ground. But we also want to be clear that all units overpassing 30’ in width (wide spans) must go on a concrete slab.

Please review our cut-off dates by clicking here.

If you have to wait until spring, this gives you plenty of time to get started on your plans for your future metal building. This could also mean that you can save even more money and get everything prepared by the time we come to install your unit. If you think about it, once you have your metal unit installed, you won’t have to worry about it anymore. Let us tease you by showing an agricultural building (an ag barn) that’s 48’W x 31’L x 12/7’H:

  • 24’W x 31’L x 12’H (Main Unit)
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • 14-Guage Galvanized Tubing
  • 2 – Extended Gables
  • 2 – 12’W x 31’L x 9’/7’H Lean-Tos
  • Vertical Roof
  • 10’x7′ Frame Out (Opening)
  • Gable End

What would you use this ag barn for? Let us know and give us call at (866) 471-8761 to speak with one of our sales representatives and ask for pricing! Remember that all of our metal units are custom made to meet your needs and expectations. Don’t like the color choice? You can always pick and choose to make your metal building stand out from the rest with 13 different colors to choose from at no additional price.

How Would This Barn Look in your Property?

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Our metal ag barns offer the protection you need for your livestock, farm equipment, and/or any other belongings that you want to store inside. Aside from the protection we offer, we give you the freedom to customize your metal barn as much as you want it. Here is a perfect example of what our metal barns look, and with the right features added, you can customize it the way you want it to satisfy your needs:

This Ag Barn has 3 sections connected together with any custom size you desire. On this one, a 24’W x 31’L x 12’H A-Frame Vertical (middle unit) comes with 2 (two) horizontal ends, 1 (one) 12’x12′ Roll-Up Door, 1 (one) 36×80 service door, and 2 (two) skylights. Along with two lean-to’s connected on both sides are 12’W x 31’L x 10’/8’H A-frame Vertical units. With 10’ high on the inside coming down to 8’ on the outside, gives you plenty of space to use these two storage sections for your car or even a garden shed to store all your landscaping equipment. With both outside walls closed giving you a fully enclosed secured building. 2 (two) 9×7 Roll-Up Garage Doors, a total of 5 (five) 30×30 windows, and 2 (two) vents.

Am I limited on where I want windows, openings or service doors placed?

Absolutely not! Get creative and place them wherever you feel most comfortable. We are here to let you choose how you want your building and making sure you are fully satisfied. You will not be limited to however many things you want to add to your building. Please be aware that American Carports does not offer vents, customer provided the vents for installers to place them.

Can I get insulated garage doors or insulated building?

With many garage door sizes to choose from, get our Overhead Garage Door (roll-up doors are not insulated). As well as getting your building either fully insulated or just the roof insulated! Trying to keep the inside at a controlled temperature or condensation off the roof? Ask to get just the roof insulated and we will do the work!

I’m interested, what’s my next step?

With many options to choose from, create the metal building you been dreaming for! If it’s to store your investments on the farm like this Ag Barn building or to having a man’s cave on one side and protecting your toys on the other while having some space in the middle to be used for your shop. Get with one of our representatives today by calling us at 866-730-9865. Or come see us in California at 1415 Clay St, Colusa, CA 95932. For any other state give us a call for your quote.

 

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

 

Are all of Your Belongings Stored and Protected?

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Metal agricultural buildings offer great protection for farm equipment and even livestock, but these traditional units are not only for farm use. In fact, many of our customers opt to construct a metal agricultural barn for their vehicles. As always, we recommend that our customers check with their local building departments if their metal buildings meet the local codes before purchasing any of our units. Local codes from California may differ from those in any other state, especially if the building is going to be put up in an urban area.

One of the most popular buildings this year has been the ag barn. This barn can be used for many purposes. The most common one, of course, is as a barn, keeping livestock safe from the rain, intense heat and freezing cold. Some customers opt to enclose part of the lean-tos to store animal feed or farm equipment. On the other hand, there are customers who just love the design and prefer to use it as a garage for their vehicles. If you have land and space available, that would be a very interesting project.

Take a look at this metal barn installed near Chiloquin, OR:

  • 20’W x 41’L x 12’H (main unit)
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Siding
  • 10×10 Roll-Up Door (front end)
  • 36″x80″ Walk-In Door (front end)
  • 2 – 30″x30″ Windows

 

  • 10’W x 41’L x 10’/8’H Lean-Tos
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides
  • 2 – 9×7 Roll-Up Doors (one on each lean-to)

 

One of the main advantages of this barn is its vertical roof; since Oregon is a state with constant snow, the panels running from the peak toward the eaves allow snow to slide off without the need for constant maintenance, like other types of roofs.

Should you always go for a vertical roof?

Not necessarily. Although vertical roofs are the best choice when it comes to maintenance, if you live in an area that rarely gets snow, it’s not necessary. However, it’s highly recommended to get a vertical roof if your carport exceeds 30’ in length in order to avoid leaks in the future.

You can customize your metal building! Give us a call, and we will help you build the metal barn of your dreams. Remember that we also offer financing options if you need a little help purchasing your metal barn. Ask your representative about it.

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices. *

It’s Time to get Your Agricultural Barn!

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Need a metal barn? Want some extra protection for your livestock or farm equipment? Let American Carports help you get started with a metal structure that will meet your needs and, more importantly, stand strong against the unpredictable weather.

Ag barns are definitely one of a kind—they look pretty nice as well as offering protection. Keep in mind that this unit doesn’t necessarily have to be used as a barn: we have customers who really love this kind of structure and will transform it into a garage for their vehicles or even a storage room.

Whether it’s used as a barn or a garage, we will certify the unit for you to withstand inclement weather. Please note that it’s important to verify with your local building department that your metal barn complies with your area’s regulations.

Take a look at this 36’W x 21’L x 12’H Ag barn:

  • 12’W x 21’L x 12’H (center unit)
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Gable Ends
  • 12’W x 21’L x 10’/8’H (each Lean-to)
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Enclosed Sides
  • Enclosed Ends
  • 2 – 8’x7′ Roll-Up Doors (one on each lean-to)

You can also create your own ag barn! Remember that these are only examples of what we’re capable of; if you have a unique design and would like to get a quote on it, give us a call! One of our sales representatives will provide you with a free quote. We can also draw a sketch of your idea for visual representation until we get exactly what you’re looking for.

Want to see our buildings in person? Ask for your local dealer.

 

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

Standard Ag Barns

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It’ almost September you guys! Time is going by fast. However, there’s still some time left for you to get your metal barn before the bad weather arrives.

Our metal ag barns offer the protection you need for your livestock, farm equipment, and/or any other belongings that you want to store inside. Aside from the protection we offer, we give you the freedom to customize your metal barn as needed.

This Ag Barn has 3 sections connected. This Standard Style carport has a center unit is 12’ W x 21’ Long x 9’ High with 2 horizontal gable ends. The two outer units are each 12’ W x 21’ L x 6’ H and each have 1 outer horizontal side and 2 enclosed horizontal ends.

 

Am I limited on where I want windows, vents or service doors placed?

Absolutely not! Get creative and place them wherever you feel most comfortable. We are here to let you choose how you want your building and making sure you are fully satisfied. You will not be limited to however many things you want to add to your building.

 

I’m interested, what’s my next step?

With many options to choose from, create the metal building you been dreaming for! If it’s to store your investments on the farm like this Ag Barn building or to having a man’s cave on one side and protecting your toys on the other while having some space in the middle to be used for your shop. Get with one of our representatives today by calling us today!

Seneca Barn Building

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Barns have been a prominent part of America since they very day it was founded. Not only do they bring elegance to your home, but also a sense of protection and pride. For centuries, they have sheltered livestock that have become a part of our survival such as horses, cattle, and sheep.

 

 

 

American Carports can design and build the metal barn that you’re looking for.  The options are unlimited and when it comes to protection, we guarantee that our metal barn buildings will safeguard your livestock and commodities, as well as provide storage space for your valuable utilities. We understand that barns come in all shapes and sizes, so our team is more than happy to assist you in customizing a barn that fits your specific needs. With a wide variety of colors to choose from, you can mix and match them for a modern yet timeless finish.

 

Take an example at this marvelous 42’W x 26’L x 10’/8’H Seneca Barn:

 

• Main unit: 18’W x 26’L x 10’H

• A-Frame Horizontal Roof

• 12-Gauge

• 2 – Gable Ends

• 2 – 12’W x 26’L x 8’H Continuous Lean-Tos

• Enclosed Sides & Ends

• 9’x7′ Roll-Up Door

• Walk-In Door

• Window

We will meet your expectations, and our highly skilled engineers will certify and customize your metal barn building the way you want it. You can click here to visit our Blogs section to look for more buildings recently installed. Give us a call ‒ we will be happy to assist you.

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