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Rod ends and arch feet
CARPORT GUIDE
Arches and extensions
Tie-rod arched membrane carport
A curved canopy combined with visible rods for projects that value both forms.
FORM & FUNCTION
What this form means
This form has two clear elements: the arch and its visible rods. Rods add rhythm but also connections and inspection points. Engineering design determines their structural role, anchors and membrane panels.
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Clearance beneath the curve
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Membrane tension and two-sided drainage
SITE FIT
Where it fits
Linear parking or entrance sites seeking a continuous curve with room for the rod layout.
DESIGN CHECKS
What to check in design
Check rod-end and arch-foot connections, lowest rod clearances, lighting conflicts and cleaning and drainage on both curved edges.
COMPARE OPTIONS
How it differs from neighbours
It adds exposed rods and their connections to an ordinary arch. Its principal canopy profile remains curved, unlike a straight tie-rod form.
QUESTION & ANSWER
A common planning question
Can the arch and rods be installed independently?
Installation sequencing comes from detailed drawings and the work plan, including temporary stability, connection checks and membrane tensioning.
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
- Rod ends and arch feet
- Clearance beneath the curve
- Membrane tension and two-sided drainage
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