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| Q: What materials are used to make the structures? |
| A: The majority of components utilized in our frames are made of 2 1/4" by 2 1/4" galvanized steel tubing for 12 gauge buildings and 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" for 14 gauge buildings.
The roofing is painted 29 gauge steel panels. Colors are here. |
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| Q: What sizes are available for carports and garages? |
A: For most of our carports and garages, the standard sizes are listed below. However, we do build custom sizes, any size in between sizes is ok to. Questions? Give us a call and we will try to accommodate your needs!
| 12 x 21 |
12 x 26 |
12 x 31 |
12 x 36 |
12 x 41 |
| 18 x 21 |
18 x 26 |
18 x 31 |
18 x 36 |
18 x 41 |
| 20 x 21 |
20 x 26 |
20 x 31 |
20 x 36 |
20 x 41 |
| 22 x 21 |
22 x 26 |
22 x 31 |
22 x 36 |
22 x 41 |
| 24 x 21 |
24 x 26 |
24 x 31 |
24 x 36 |
24 x 41 |
| 26 x 21 |
26 x 26 |
26 x 31 |
26 x 36 |
26 x 41 |
| 28 x 21 |
28 x 26 |
28 x 31 |
28 x 36 |
28 x 41 |
| 30 x 21 |
30 x 26 |
30 x 31 |
30 x 36 |
30 x 41 |
| 32 x 20 |
32 x 30 |
30 x 40 |
30 x 50 |
30 x 60 |
| 34 x 20 |
34 x 30 |
34 x 40 |
34 x 50 |
34 x 60 |
| 36 x 20 |
36 x 30 |
36 x 40 |
36 x 50 |
36 x 60 |
| 38 x 20 |
38 x 30 |
38 x 40 |
38 x 50 |
38 x 60 |
| 40 x 20 |
40 x 30 |
40 x 40 |
40 x 50 |
40 x 60 |
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| Q: What methods are used to anchor the carports and garages? |
| A: There are three anchoring types. If the structure were to be mounted to a concrete pad or footing, then traditional concrete wedge anchors would be used. We offer a 30 inch rebar anchor that is intended for use when a structure is mounted directly to dirt or gravel surface. On our certified buildings, a helical mobile home anchor is used. On non-certified structures, these can be purchased as an optional item. |
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| Q: How long does it take from the time I place my order until the time the building is installed? |
| A: The majority of our installations are completed in four weeks or less! We call you for the install date once the building is ready to be put up. Since most buildings are specical order we must first build the building. After it is ready is when we call you. A date is set and then the installers come out to install. This can take from 1 hour to 2 days depending on which building you order. |
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| Q: What are the tallest legs that can be ordered? |
| A: The tallest legs that can be ordered are 14 feet. Anything taller than 12 feet can be ordered by special approval only. Our installation professionals are equipped with the tools to handle installations of up to 12 feet. Taller than 12 feet legs might required you to have a lift on site. |
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| Q: What preparation should be completed before my building is installed? |
| A: Insure that the site designated for product installation is a flat and square surface. In order to provide you with affordable products, with quick installation, site preparation, as well as building permits, are the responsibility of the customer. The customer is responsible for any local permits, covenant searches, rights of way, set-back restrictions, etc. |
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| Q: Why should I consider a vertical roof versus a horizontal roof? |
| A: As displayed on our carport and garage sections of the website, the ridges of the steel panels in a horizontal roof run parallel to the sides and ridge of the carport or garage. Water, snow, etc., will drain to the front and back of the building, towards the door openings. If the building is perfectly level, water will ten to pond on a horizontally installed roof. On a vertical roof, the ridges of the steel panels run from the top of the carport or garage to the sides. This roof configuration displaces water, snow, etc., much more efficiently and water will not pond on the roof. Water will also drain away from the door openings (unless the doors are installed on the sides of the carports or garages). |
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| Q: What are the on center spacing of the frame legs/bows? |
| A: As a general rule, the spacing of the frame legs/bows are 5 feet on center for units up to 24 feet wide in the southern states, and 3 feet on center for 25 feet to 30 feet in width. For states that get more snow 4 feet on center is common for up to 24' feet wide or smaller sizes. Larger buildings 40 to 60 feet wide can vary, but the normal choices are 8 feet or 10 feet on center. We can build custom center spacing according to your needs. Call and ask once you know what you are interested in. |
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| Q: Do you sell carport kits? |
| A: Yes, we sell carport and garage kits which are shipped via our installers. Instructions will not be included other than what is on this website. For support issues you will need to call the plant. The discount for a kit, if dropped off uninstalled is 5%. We do offer a larger discount if you want to drive to the plant to pick the building up. |
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| Q: What is the height in the center of the building if I order a certain height leg? |
A: The chart below will allow you to calculate this measurement. For example, if the carport/garage is a Standard Style Double unit, 20 feet wide with 7 feet legs, add 3' 0" to the 7 feet leg height for a total height of 10'.
| Width |
Standard Style Double Carport/Garage |
Boxed Eave and Vertical Roof Carports/Garage |
| 12' |
2' 6" |
2' 0" |
| 18' |
3' 0" |
2' 6" |
| 20' |
3' 0" |
2' 6" |
| 22' |
3' 3" |
2' 9" |
| 24' |
3' 6" |
3' 0" |
| 26' |
4' 0" |
3' 6" |
| 28' |
4' 3" |
3' 9" |
| 30' |
4' 6" |
4' 0" |
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