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Front and rear canopy boundaries
CARPORT GUIDE
One-sided forms and rods
Handgun-shaped membrane carport
A forward-leaning curved column, long front beam and short braced rear projection make the handgun profile.
FORM & FUNCTION
What this form means
“Handgun” is an informal silhouette name, not a standard component type. This reference form has a curved leaning column, gently curved beam and short brace behind it. Mark the actual front and rear roof coverage in a section drawing.
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Offset column line
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Rear runoff and site boundary
SITE FIT
Where it fits
Single-row sites where the main cover projects over cars and a shorter return serves the rear edge.
DESIGN CHECKS
What to check in design
Dimension both edges, the support line and drainage direction; the short return is not free extra cover.
COMPARE OPTIONS
How it differs from neighbours
Unlike the straight-column T form, it uses a curved leaning column and rear brace. Its beam-to-column profile is also more involved than the 7-shaped form.
QUESTION & ANSWER
A common planning question
Can handgun and 7-shaped forms share one price basis?
Use the same bay count, front and rear coverage, materials and foundation scope before comparing frame and installation schedules.
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
- Front and rear canopy boundaries
- Offset column line
- Rear runoff and site boundary
CONTINUE EXPLORING
