ᐅ Carport with a wide span without an additional central support post

Created on: 7 Feb 2019 06:24
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bortel
Good morning,

I am currently looking into the topic of carports. Unfortunately, I haven’t found much information online; it seems that the usual carport manufacturers don't offer options for my needs.

What I require is a carport with a clear span of 7.2 meters (24 feet). Most common manufacturers only build up to 6 meters (20 feet).

I assume it will need to be a steel structure or a combination of wood and steel.

Do you know of any manufacturers that offer something like this? Visually, I would like to clad it with rhombus slats.
aytex8 Feb 2019 22:21
debaser schrieb:
Our carport also spans 7m x 6.4m (23ft x 21ft). It’s made entirely of wood and has no central posts along the long side. The beams are quite substantial, but generally, a span over 7m (23ft) is not a problem.
We had it designed and installed by a local timber construction company (carpentry). If I were you, I’d find out who in your area could build something like this.

That’s how it is—we also have a span well over 7m (23ft).

Here are a few photos; https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ist-das-ein-beton-Carport-oder-holz-aluminium.29569/page-5
11ant9 Feb 2019 02:30
bortel schrieb:
Thanks. Unfortunately, 7m (23 ft) is not enough; I can't get past the garage opening with that.

I can’t follow this without images.

Carpenters usually have fewer problems with such lengths, and sawmills do as well. Trees naturally grow taller. With metal profiles over 6m (20 ft), you often face the issue that either the profile manufacturer no longer offers that length as standard stock and/or the processing machines like press brakes set limits. In other words, it’s usually not a structural issue but a restriction on the profile length as one piece. Without a middle post, it’s difficult to solve this with a splice.
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bortel
11 Feb 2019 06:06
That would be the preference; it is currently designed with an 8m (26 feet) span.
It must not be smaller than 7.3m (24 feet) to clear the reveal. And I believe a central post would ruin the entire appearance.

Moderne Einfamilienhaus-Szene mit Terrasse, grauer Fassade und grünem Rasen.


Moderne Einfamilienhaus-Architektur mit Giebeldach links, Carport rechts und Grünfläche.
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bortel
11 Feb 2019 06:09
aytex schrieb:
This is how it looks, with a span well over 7m (23 feet)

Here are a few photos; https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ist-das-ein-beton-Carport-oder-holz-aluminium.29569/page-5

Amazing, that’s exactly the look I want. Are you letting it weather naturally without treatment? Although I would prefer the screws to be hidden.
Who built it, and could you give me a rough estimate of the price for a structure this size? A private message is fine.