Resources
Guides for contractors, owners and property managers planning covered parking.
What to send for a commercial carport bid
To price a commercial carport accurately, we need the parking layout, the location and the loads. Send what you have. We can work from a partial package and tell you what is missing.
ReadGabled, mid span or cantilever: how to choose a commercial carport
The right carport style depends on your stall layout, how many columns the lot can tolerate, and how much steel the budget allows. Here is how the four styles we build compare.
ReadSolar carport structures: what to send your steel partner
A solar carport is a parking structure that also holds an array. The panels add weight, catch wind, and have to line up with electrical runs. Here is what a steel fabricator needs from you to design and price the structure.
ReadAdding carports to an existing apartment community
Retrofitting covered parking is a project management job as much as a steel job. The structure has to fit around utilities, fire lanes and drainage while residents keep parking. Here is the order that works.
ReadWhat drives the cost of a commercial carport
There is no honest per-stall price for a commercial carport, because the same number of stalls can cost very different amounts depending on the site. These are the factors that move the price most.
ReadCarport wind loads and permitting in Texas and Louisiana
Wind is the main design load on a carport, and the rules come from your local jurisdiction. This overview explains how it works so you know what to ask. Your engineer of record and your building department set the requirements for your site.
ReadGalvanized, powder-coated or painted carports: which finish?
Superior Steelworx offers galvanizing, powder coating and painting, with an extensive color selection. The right finish depends on the environment, the look you need and how much maintenance you can accept.
ReadCovered parking for apartment communities: planning guide
Residents notice covered parking because it protects their cars and gives them a shorter, drier walk home. Planning it well comes down to stall layout, carport style and how the structure fits the architecture.
ReadSteel canopy vs fabric shade for car dealerships
Dealerships have two main options for covering inventory: a steel structure with a solid metal roof, or a tensioned fabric shade structure. Each has a place. Here is how they compare.
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