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Approach direction for the parking row
CARPORT GUIDE
One-sided forms and rods
7-shaped membrane carport
A support line on one side projects over the bays, keeping the parking edge relatively open.
FORM & FUNCTION
What this form means
The side elevation suggests the numeral seven: an upright support and a projecting roof. It is often considered for a single row along a boundary or road, but the support side depends on reversing, door opening and foundation conditions.
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Available one-sided foundation strip
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Projecting edge and runoff path
SITE FIT
Where it fits
Single-row bays with a usable foundation strip on one side and an open vehicle approach.
DESIGN CHECKS
What to check in design
Check the cantilever tip, column bases, front-edge clearance and runoff collection. A side-view image cannot establish a safe span.
COMPARE OPTIONS
How it differs from neighbours
Compared with the handgun form, the seven form reads as a continuous upturned silhouette; visible tie rods are not its defining feature.
QUESTION & ANSWER
A common planning question
Does a 7-shaped shelter always avoid columns within the bays?
It commonly puts the support line on one side, but column positions, spacing and impact protection depend on the site and engineered 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
- Approach direction for the parking row
- Available one-sided foundation strip
- Projecting edge and runoff path
CONTINUE EXPLORING
