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Fork position and clearance
CARPORT GUIDE
Central and double-sided forms
Y-shaped membrane carport
A central stem branches to both sides, creating a lighter two-sided roof profile.
FORM & FUNCTION
What this form means
The Y form is identified by its forked upper support, not merely a folded T roof. Fork height, wing angles and membrane edges affect bay clearance, drainage and connections.
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Coverage ratio of both wings
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Fork connection and two-sided drainage
SITE FIT
Where it fits
Parking rows or campus routes with a viable central foundation strip and coverage needed on both sides.
DESIGN CHECKS
What to check in design
Review maintenance access at the fork, runoff from both wings, base protection and door-opening clearances.
COMPARE OPTIONS
How it differs from neighbours
Compared with the T, the support visibly forks. Compared with a mushroom form, it usually emphasizes two directions rather than radial cover.
QUESTION & ANSWER
A common planning question
Can the two wings be unequal?
An asymmetric scheme can be studied, but use, loading, connections and drainage must be redesigned rather than stretching one wing in a rendering.
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
- Fork position and clearance
- Coverage ratio of both wings
- Fork connection and two-sided drainage
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