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Bay count, vehicle sizes and parking direction
CARPORT GUIDE
Membrane shelters
Membrane carports for cars
Plan canopy coverage and columns around car bays, door opening and vehicle turning.
USE & FUNCTION
What this shelter serves
A car shelter needs more than a roof drawn over parking bays. Front-edge clearance, parking direction, door opening, reversing movements and pedestrian paths belong on the same plan before comparing one-sided, central or arched forms.
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Door, reversing and pedestrian clearances
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Column-base protection and runoff locations
SITE FIT
Where it fits
A roadside single row may suggest a 7-shaped, T-shaped or tie-rod scheme. Two back-to-back rows can prompt comparison of Y, mushroom and double-sided forms. Foundation positions, span and local loading still decide feasibility.
DESIGN CHECKS
What to check in design
Check sight lines at entrances, protection around column bases, whether runoff lands at doors, and how the membrane interacts with lighting and cameras.
COMPARE OPTIONS
How it differs from other uses
For chargers, continue with the vehicle charging canopy brief. For photovoltaic modules, use the separate solar carport solution.
QUESTION & ANSWER
A common planning question
Is a larger carport form always better value?
Not necessarily. More cantilever or fewer columns changes the frame, foundations and installation conditions. Compare options against the same bay count and delivery scope.
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
- Bay count, vehicle sizes and parking direction
- Door, reversing and pedestrian clearances
- Column-base protection and runoff locations
CONTINUE EXPLORING
