Metal carport kits: frame and roof options
A metal carport kit is a frame and roof cover packaged for assembly at home. Every frame here is metal, and some are steel. Roof covers vary, with HDPE or fabric used on a few designs.
Check each listing for the cover material, since fabric and HDPE covers wear differently in constant sun and may need replacing before the frame does.
12x20 metal carport and other sizes by vehicle
A 12x20 ft carport is a common size for one car or truck. Nominal sizes on this page run from 8x8 ft to 20x30 ft, and measured widths run 95.4 to 344 inches with depths from 98.4 to 318 inches.
Measure your vehicle and allow a few extra feet on each side so the doors open fully. Smaller sizes such as 8x8 ft are too short for most cars and suit a motorcycle, garden equipment or a covered storage area.
2 car metal carport options
The 20x30 ft size gives room for two vehicles side by side, and a 19x19.5 ft carport is a square option for a vehicle plus extra room.
If you plan to park one vehicle and use the rest of the space for bikes, tools or outdoor gear, a 12x25 ft or 13x26.5 ft carport leaves a longer footprint.
Metal frame carport materials and finishes
A metal frame carport holds its shape without the rot and insect damage that can affect wood. Most designs here come in gray or black, with a white option on select models.
Steel frames need care to stay rust-free, so touch up any scratched coating promptly. Rinse the roof cover now and then and clear leaves and debris so water does not pool.
Metal carports: setup and care
Put a metal carport on level, well-drained ground and build it with a helper, following the assembly instructions for your model.
After assembly, check the fasteners again following the first few weeks of wind and rain, and keep the area under the roof clear of stored items that could trap moisture.
Specifications
- Sizes available
- 8x8 ft, 10x10 ft, 10x15 ft, 11x19 ft, 12x20 ft, 12x21 ft, 12x25 ft, 13x20 ft, 13x26.5 ft, 19x19.5 ft, 20x30 ft
- Width range
- 95.4 to 344 in
- Depth range
- 98.4 to 318 in
- Height range
- 9 to 137.8 in
- Materials available
- HDPE, steel
- Colors available
- gray, black, white
- Free shipping
- Free
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