Carport design consists of the floor, wall and roof cantilever structure, as well as to cover the roof. How does the structure of the roof?
Suspension frame structure for carport roof can be categorized into three types:
1. Stand-alone structures: Stand-alone structures can be propped up on four main points, or it could be only two main points by using the cantilever system. The columns can be selected from the cantilever concrete columns, wood, iron, steel, or a combination of these materials. The appearance of the outside of the column can be selected according with the carport design concept.
2. Partially attached to the structure: carport which located very close to the main building will have an advantage. Roof frame can be attached to the house. This allows more cost-effective construction of carport. Only with a two point support, carport has a solid foundation. In order to look attractive, the carport construction should use materials and systems which in line with the construction of houses and the main facade.
3. Suspension structure: suspension structure is cantilevered structure with iron wire or steel slings. This system allows the cover roof hang freely without requiring additional columns. Lightweight material needed for roof frame and cover. Such structures are usually used flat roof type.
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