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Bay depths and cover on each side
CARPORT GUIDE
Central and double-sided forms
Double-sided tie-rod carport
A central column line projects to both sides with visible rods for each wing.
FORM & FUNCTION
What this form means
This form organizes central supports, two projecting roof wings and rods together. Unlike a one-sided tie-rod form, it serves parking on both sides; neither set of rods should conflict with doors, circulation or chargers.
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Clearance under both rod systems
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Central column and foundation strip
SITE FIT
Where it fits
Sites with a usable central support strip and sheltered bays on both sides while retaining open outer approaches.
DESIGN CHECKS
What to check in design
Check each wing’s reach, lowest rod positions and central foundations. If the sides differ, neither structure nor drainage can be copied unchanged.
COMPARE OPTIONS
How it differs from neighbours
Unlike the offset T form, this central support serves bays on both sides, with exposed rods and joints on both wings.
QUESTION & ANSWER
A common planning question
Can the form serve unequal numbers of bays on each side?
An asymmetric layout can be studied, but each wing, its foundation and runoff need separate checks rather than mirroring a standard unit.
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 depths and cover on each side
- Clearance under both rod systems
- Central column and foundation strip
CONTINUE EXPLORING
