Eagle Carports Roof Pitch. Don’t be fooled by cheap and flimsy carports that are only rated for a 10 or 20 lb. To make math easier, that is the same as a ¼ pitch.
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Furthermore, it is strengthened with hat channels that add cost to the steel carport. This way of referring to the pitch of a roof is based on the amount of rise for every foot of run, which is the length of the roof. With these easy to use pricing guides you will see the thousands of possible configurations to best suit your individual needs.
The base dimension for example on the 12x21 vertical carport is 12x20.
The vertical is the strongest of all of the styles of carports one reason for this is the only way to attach the roof sheeting up and down is to attach cross braces under the roof which helps make it stronger. Furthermore, it is strengthened with hat channels that add cost to the steel carport. The distance between the frame support legs can range between 4 or 5 feet, depending upon the size of your carport. To make math easier, that is the same as a ¼ pitch.
