Carports
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A CARPORT WITH STORAGE
Custom Metal Carports — Built On-Site
We deliver fully installed metal carports directly to your property — built on-site with steel framing, engineered for weather, sized to fit your vehicles, and ready for use.
What Is a Metal Carport from MaxSteel?
- A metal carport is a permanently installed steel structure to shelter your vehicle(s), RV, or equipment.
- Our carports are constructed on your property by our crews — you don’t handle assembly or DIY parts.
- We offer customizable widths, lengths, roof styles, and leg heights so you get exactly what you need for your situation (cars, trucks, RVs, boats, etc.).
What Size Carport Do I Need?
Commonly Used Dimensions
| Use Case | Typical Width | Typical Length | Typical Leg Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / Compact Car | 12’–14’ | 20’–25’ | 8’–10’ |
| Standard 2-Car / Family SUV / Truck | 18’–22’ | 22’–26’ | 10’–12’ |
| Large SUV / Truck / Small Boat | 20’–24’ | 26’–30’ | 10’–12’ |
| Triple-Wide / Multiple Vehicles / RV | 26’–30’+ | 30’–35’+ | 12’–14’+ |
Tip: Always allow extra width/length for comfortable clearance and future expansion (e.g., add-ons, RVs, trailers, extra vehicles).
What Roof Styles Are Best for a Carport?
Vertical Roof (Best for Heavy Weather & Maximum Protection)
- Vertical panels shed rain and snow efficiently
- Offers the highest durability and longest lifespan — ideal for areas with heavy precipitation or high winds.
- Recommended when you plan to keep valuables under the carport long-term or add partially enclosed sides.
Boxed-Eave / A-Frame Roof (Balanced Option)
- More residential aesthetic than vertical; horizontal panels.
- Works well in mild- to-moderate climate areas.
Regular (Curved) Roof (Entry-Level Option)
- Most economical pricing.
- Suitable for basic vehicle storage in mild climates or budget-conscious buyers.
Can I Turn My Carport Into a Garage Later?
Yes — many of our customers start with a simple carport, then upgrade later.
Benefits of starting simple:
- Lower initial cost and faster installation.
- Keeps options open (RV cover, detached garage conversion, side panels).
- Allows you to test the site (drainage, access, fit) before investing in a full enclosure.
If you decide to enclose later, you can add side walls, doors, a concrete slab, and windows, effectively converting it into a garage or workshop.
Do I Need a Permit for a Metal Carport?
Permit requirements vary by location. In many areas:
- Carports under a certain size (e.g., single or 2-car) may not require a building permit.
- Larger, taller carports (especially with enclosed sides) may require zoning and building permits.
- If your local area requires a building permit, you will likely need to order a Certified Metal Carport.
- Certified units are engineered to meet specific wind and snow load ratings (e.g., 140 mph wind / 30 psf snow) required by your local building inspector. These units typically include extra corner bracing and specialized mobile home anchors to ensure structural stability.
What you should do: Check with your local building department before ordering — we can provide engineering specs if required.
Why Choose MaxSteel Over a “Kit” or DIY Carport?
- We handle everything — delivery, installation, anchoring, and weatherproofing. You get a structure ready to use.
- Engineered for safety and durability — properly installed, with correct anchoring, wind/snow rating, and compliance as needed.
- Custom sizing and configurations — from single-car to triple-wide, standard height to tall-leg builds.
- Room for upgrades and expansion — start simple, expand later.
Next Steps — Get a Custom Quote
Use our Configurator or contact our team directly. Provide your vehicle type(s), desired size, roof style, and any special requirements (boat, RV, tall trucks, future enclosure, etc.).
We’ll respond with:
- A detailed, turnkey quote
- Recommended sizes and roof styles
- Timeline and installation schedule
Before the scheduled date of your carport building installation, you need to make sure the ground is level, the foundation is set, the area is cleared of debris, and the crew has room to work around the building. Our installation crew will deliver and assemble your carport and use magnetic rollers to sweep the assembly area to pick up most loose screws.
Our 12′-30′ wide standard metal carports are made from the finest quality materials and are economically priced. We can customize each order to fit your exact needs with our selection of sizes, shapes and colors. Your cars, boats and other investments are sure to be well protected from the elements with these functional and attractive steel structures. Base metal carport prices are for frame and roof only (no side panels or other customizations) and include FREE delivery and installation on level land, concrete slab, asphalt or wood. Labor charge may be added for non-level job sites and other issues. Regular roof styles do not have any overhang on the sides while both the boxed eave and vertical roof do have overhang.
And don’t forget, while you may start with a simple metal carport, they can be enclosed to become metal garages, or expanded with a lean-to to create metal workshops or other useful metal buildings.
Standard Specifications
- From 12′ to 30′ wide
- From 20′ to any length
- From 6′ to 16′ side height
- 14-gauge steel framing
- 29-gauge metal roof panels
- Full bracing (1 per post) on 8’ and taller or 22’ and wider sizes (unless gabled or closed ends)
- Certification is automatic if installed on ground, concrete or asphalt, Certification excluded for wood foundations
Material Upgrades And Options
- 12-gauge steel framing
- 26-gauge metal panels
- Premium colors (extended warranty)
- Color-matching screws
- Gables
- J-Trim
Available Sizes
- 12×20
- 12×25
- 12×30
- 12×35
- 12×40
- 18×20
- 18×25
- 18×30
- 18×35
- 18×40
- 20×20
- 20×25
- 20×30
- 20×35
- 20×40
- 22×20
- 22×25
- 22×30
- 22×35
- 22×40
- 24×20
- 24×25
- 24×30
- 24×35
- 24×40
- 26×20
- 26×25
- 26×30
- 26×35
- 26×40
- 28×20
- 28×25
- 28×30
- 28×35
- 28×40
- 30×20
- 30×25
- 30×30
- 30×35
- 30×40
Although a certified metal carport can be made in smaller sizes, MaxSteel’s 26′-30′ wide structures are automatically certified. They are made with the highest quality, heavy-duty materials and are perfect for storing oversized equipment, multiple vehicles, or even hay, straw or crop yields that need to be protected from harsh weather and high wind load. A certified building is ideal for areas or municipalities that require you to have engineer stamped drawings. They are built to withstand the wind load and snow load of each municipality.
These certified metal structures are available in any length listed and offer wall heights up to 16′. Triple wide metal carports offer wider metal trusses for customers with larger storage needs. Base prices for certified metal carport prices are for frame and roof only (no side panels or other customizations) and include FREE delivery and installation on level land, concrete slab or asphalt (wood foundations cannot be certified). Labor charge may be added for non-level job sites and other issues. Certification is FREE for building widths of 26′ or larger. Customers must supply wind load and snow load requirements to MaxSteel Buildings as certification may vary based on county or state regulations. Note: The frame will be one foot shorter than the roof due to 6″ overhang on each gable end, so a dimension of 26’x31′ has a frame dimension of 26’x30′. Regular roof styles do not have any overhang on the sides while both the boxed eave and vertical roof do have overhang.
And don’t forget, while you may start with a simple metal carport, it can be enclosed to become a metal garage, or expanded with a lean-to to create a workshop or other useful metal building.
Standard Specifications
- From 12′ to 30′ wide (certification is FREE at 26′ and up)
- From 21′ to any length (including overhang)
- From 6′ to 16′ side height
- 14-gauge steel framing
- 29-gauge metal roof panels
- Full bracing (1 per post) on 8’ and taller or 22’ and wider sizes (unless gabled or closed ends)
- Engineer stamped drawings (generic, e-mailed upon request)
- High Wind Anchors for ground installation, wedge anchors for concrete foundation, asphalt anchors for asphalt foundation.
Material Upgrades And Options
- 12-gauge steel framing
- 26-gauge metal panels
- Premium colors (extended warranty)
- Color-matching screws
- Gables
- J-Trim
- Coastal Certification (for coastal areas only)
Available Sizes
- 12×21
- 12×26
- 12×31
- 12×36
- 12×41
- 18×21
- 18×26
- 18×31
- 18×36
- 18×41
- 20×21
- 20×26
- 20×31
- 20×36
- 20×41
- 22×21
- 22×26
- 22×31
- 22×36
- 22×41
- 24×21
- 24×26
- 24×31
- 24×36
- 24×41
Roof Types
Regular
A Regular roof style on your carport or metal building can provide the protection you need for your vehicles or equipment at an affordable price and in a variety of sizes. Rather than the roof extending out to form an eave on the sides, the ends of each truss are curved downward, which provides additional height without the cost of purchasing taller posts. Because the metal panels run gable-to-gable, they are curved around the frame at the corners, providing additional coverage from the weather.
Boxed Eave
Boxed-eave (or “A-frame”) roof styles create a more traditional and attractive roof line for your carport or metal structure with only a modest increase in price. Like the Regular style, the metal panels run perpendicular to the roof slope, so they’re better for warmer and drier climates that don’t require maximum drainage due to harsh weather. Metal Buildings with a Boxed Eave roof also provide 4-6″ of overhang on the sides that are finished with boxed trim.
Vertical
A Vertical roof-style has the BEST long-term value and is ideal for protecting vehicles and equipment from weather elements. Along with having an attractive and traditional roof line with an eave, the metal panels and ribs run parallel to the slope, creating more efficient drainage and preventing snow load or debris build-up. Steel hat channel is utilized under the metal panels and adds strength to the structure. Vertical style roofs have 4-6″ of overhang and are finished with boxed trim on all sides. Vertical Roof design is the best investment to extend the life of your carport roof.
Available Colors
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Best Sellers
Below you’ll find a list of our best-selling metal carports, metal garages, metal barns and other structures. If you see something you like, just click the “Details” button to see it in our online configurator and select the size, colors and options you desire. You’ll be able to enter your zip code to find a local MaxSteel Buildings dealer near you who can help you with your order. All prices shown below are pretax.
18' X 30' CARPORT W/ STORAGE
This 18’W x 31’L metal carport with built-in storage unit can fit one large vehicle or multiple small outdoor recreational vehicles like ATVs. It features a regular roof, premium metal panels with color matching screws and a 18′ wide x 10′ deep enclosed storage area with condensation barrier. The storage space includes two 3’x3′ windows a walk-in door and a 6’x6′ roll-up garage door.
26' x 25' Semi-Enclosed Carport
This attractive, semi-enclosed certified carport features a vertical roof style, fully enclosed back and sides and a front gable to hide the trusses. The 26’W x 26’L x 9’H dimensions can easily accommodate two pick-up trucks. This metal carport also features 12-gauge framing for added strength as well as premium metal with color matching screws.
30' x 30' Certified Carport
This large 30’W x 31’L x 10’H certified carport features a vertical roof style, front and back gables and 30’L x 3’H side panels at the top of the sides to increase protection from weather for up to 3 mid-to-large sized vehicles. This metal carport also features J-trim on the gables and side panels, 12-gauge framing for added strength, a drip-stop condensation barrier, and premium metal with color matching screws.
24' x 40' Side Entry 2 Bay Carport
This 24’W x 41’L side-entry metal carport leaves ample room to pull vehicles in and out with room to spare for opening doors or for workspace. It features a boxed eave roof, premium metal with color matching screws, and 4 garage door frame-outs that are positioned so that vehicles can enter the carport from either side, or as a drive-through.
40' x 35' CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL CARPORT
This 40’ x 36’ commercial carport has 14’ high enclosed sides with vertical panel orientation, making it the perfect solution for daily vehicles and equipment storage, keeping them protected from rust-causing precipitation. It features a vertical roof style with overhang, creating more efficient draining to prevent snow or debris build-up.
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WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A CARPORT WITH STORAGE
What type of vehicle are you looking to store?
Selecting the right metal carport for your needs is important. Whether you are looking for something to simply protect your car or RV from the elements, or provide a secure storage solution, Carport Central can help. We offer single carport design plans and 2 car carport options. We can always customize our metal carport to fit multiple vehicles or even taller steel carport plans for trucks and tractors. Read more about the different size metal carports and RV carports we offer and some of the customization options below.
Where will you install your new metal carport or RV cover?
Do you know where you want your metal carport or RV carport to be installed? Our installation team will need enough space to set-up and install your carport or RV carport, and space to access the installation site. Working with our trained customer service representatives we can help you. One of the most important things to remember is that custom metal carports must be installed on a level surface. Do you have enough level space for the size metal carport you want?
Does it need to be certified?
Many local building regulations also require that the metal carports be certified when installed. Certifications are required to make sure the custom-built carport can withstand a specific amount of wind and snow. A local inspector will review the build site and the building plans to make sure the structure is sound. Work with our trained customer service representatives to learn more about what Carport Central provides when you need to certify your building, and what you need to do before your metal carport installation.
How’s the weather?
Your perfect custom carport may depend on the local weather forecast. Many first time carport buyers don’t take into account the local weather and only expect the carport to keep the rain and sun off of their vehicles. If you live in a climate where you get heavy snowfall or driving rains that blow sideways, consider getting a structure that is more enclosed to protect your vehicle. Anchoring structures on concrete slabs is also recommended for high wind areas.
How about style?
Carport central offers many different metal carport styles to fit your needs. Not only can we customize roof options, but we can also provide you with the choice of colors so it will fit with the look of your home. Call our customer service representatives to learn more about Carport Central metal carports for sale.
