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Crown clearance and low edges
CARPORT GUIDE
Arches and extensions
Arched membrane carport
A continuous curved roof offers a softer profile over parking bays.
FORM & FUNCTION
What this form means
This reference arch uses columns at both ends to support a curved beam rising toward midspan. Set its high point, lower edges and membrane tension direction together with vehicle clearances and drainage; other support layouts require separate design.
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Joints between repeated units
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Drainage on both sides
SITE FIT
Where it fits
Linear parking areas or routes where repeated arched units can create a coherent edge.
DESIGN CHECKS
What to check in design
Check whether arch feet take up bays, whether runoff reaches footpaths, and how joints and drainage work across repeated spans.
COMPARE OPTIONS
How it differs from neighbours
A basic arch is set around the primary parking cover, without the rear extension or visible rods that define its variants.
QUESTION & ANSWER
A common planning question
Does this reference arch use columns at both ends?
Yes. The drawing depicts an arch with supports at both ends. If the site allows only central or one-sided columns, compare a different structural and foundation scheme.
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
- Crown clearance and low edges
- Joints between repeated units
- Drainage on both sides
CONTINUE EXPLORING
