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Mark bays, doors, turning, walking routes and equipment before choosing a roof outline.
CARPORT GUIDE
Membrane shelters
Carport types and membrane forms
Choose the shelter by vehicle and function first; then compare 15 membrane forms by columns, coverage and drainage.
START HERE
Separate use from structure
Car shelters and two-wheeler shelters have different circulation needs. A membrane scheme focuses on supports and fabric; a solar carport also involves modules, electrical work and maintenance. They can be combined with dedicated design. This guide focuses on membrane applications and common silhouettes, with a separate entry for solar. Each form page explains its geometry, site fit, key checks and nearest alternatives.
PARKING & CHARGING
Start with the parking task
Choosing a membrane carport
Start with parking movement, column positions and drainage, then compare forms. Membrane shelters can serve cars, two-wheelers and charging areas.
Membrane carports for cars
Plan canopy coverage and columns around car bays, door opening and vehicle turning.
Electric two-wheeler shelters
Set the two-wheeler parking and walking layout before selecting the canopy silhouette.
EV charging carport canopies
Charging-pile, charging-station and electric-car station canopies share one planning intent: coordinate the shelter with charging equipment.
E-bike charging shelters
Add defined equipment, power, management and service areas to a two-wheeler shelter layout.
Solar carports need a separate roof, structural and electrical assessment. Explore the solar carport solution →
MEMBRANE FORMS
15 forms, three useful families
One-sided forms and rods
Single rows and edge supports
7-shaped membrane carport
A support line on one side projects over the bays, keeping the parking edge relatively open.
Round-tube membrane carport
A curved round-tube beam and offset column form a one-sided canopy whose tube and joint details matter.
Square-tube membrane carport
A curved square-tube beam and offset column cover a single row, with bending and membrane joints to resolve.
T-shaped membrane carport
An offset straight column supports a curved beam with a long front projection and short rear return.
Handgun-shaped membrane carport
A forward-leaning curved column, long front beam and short braced rear projection make the handgun profile.
Tie-rod membrane carport
Visible rods accompany a one-sided projection for linear parking rows.
Tie-rod raised-crown carport
A raised crown adds height variation to the tie-rod cantilever silhouette.
Central and double-sided forms
Two rows and central supports
Y-shaped membrane carport
A central stem branches to both sides, creating a lighter two-sided roof profile.
Mushroom membrane carport
A central column supports two curved wings, highest over the column and lower at both ends.
Tie-rod mushroom membrane carport
Visible rods are added below the curved wings of a central-column mushroom form.
Double-sided tie-rod carport
A central column line projects to both sides with visible rods for each wing.
Double-sided raised-crown carport
A double-sided roof with raised crowns creates a repeated rhythm over two parking rows.
Arches and extensions
Curved roofs and continuous cover
Arched membrane carport
A continuous curved roof offers a softer profile over parking bays.
Rear-extended arched carport
The end columns sit inboard while the arched beam extends beyond them to cover the edges.
Tie-rod arched membrane carport
A curved canopy combined with visible rods for projects that value both forms.
SELECTION LOGIC
A short decision sequence
2. Locate supports
A good-looking form still needs usable foundations, impact protection and installation access.
3. Follow the water
Trace rainwater from roof high points to ground drainage, including neighbouring buildings.
START YOUR PROJECT
Send the site brief
Useful first materials for comparing a buildable canopy and an agreed work scope.
- Site location, photos and approximate dimensions
- Vehicle count, parking and walking routes
- Foundation constraints, drainage and adjacent structures
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