Side of the road carport sales questions

[TreyRo]

I see plenty of the pre-fab carports for sale on the side of the road and have wondered how durable they really are? I'm talking about the pre-fab assemble on site and anchor to the ground variety.

Anybody on here have one?
If properly anchored will it stay put? (I understand it's not going to survive a tornado or anything but any input is good.

I would like a seasonal cover for our ski boat. It's in the barn during the "off-season" but it would be nice not to have to cram it in there after every weekend during the summer or leave it out in the elements.

This is also probably a 3-4 year solution at most. We are saving and planning for a much bigger barn in the future.

[Razorback01]

Following.

[TransPecos]

They are fine for what you are wanting. The thickness of the metal skin is .015” versus the standard.019” 26 ga used on commercial metal buildings. They use welded galvanized square tubing for the frame in 14 ga. If you are concerned about strength, these places will let you upgrade to 26 ga exterior skin and 12 ga tubing for the frame for a small up charge. Typically these are pinned to the ground with mobile home anchors. I recommend Safeguard Metal Buildings out of Troy.

[mmoses]

3-4 years? Yeah, go for it.

Just do a little research on the best way to anchor.

Also they will compete with each other on price.

[duckmanep]

I have a couple for boat covers and have no complaints.

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[Drycreek3189]

I had a 20x40x12 over a fifth wheel for a few years until I built a camphouse. I then bolted four 2x8x20 boards to the bottom and dragged it about 40’ sideways to a pad I had built, poured concrete for the floor and it made a really good open ended barn after I finished the metal all the way to the ground. Tougher than I thought they were.

[OldRiverRat]

They will last, just got to anchor them well


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[brushtrooper]

I have one of those 18x21 that sold for 595.00 installed. Its well over 20 years old now, its been taken apart and moved 2x's. Now it sits as a tractor shed, I had to redneck engineer a lift to get it up higher on this last move but only me and the cows have to see it. I have gotten my 600.00 out of it for sure. As far as the structure and sheet metal goes we have not had any rust issues. The paint has faded but it is still the original paint. Its a Superior Carport brand out of Victoria, Tx I believe

[Razorback01]

Best anchor method, asking for Trey

[HYDRO_69]

I've got two 20-40's. Its already been mentioned, but anchor them well. I poured footers for the one at the house and it survived straight lined winds. An oak tree fell on it and crushed some of the tin. We completely replaced it and kept the support structure to use at our land for a shop. So far what I have seen is they will surprise you on the winds they can survive done right. I'm a little concerned on using (the old structure) for a shop but I have some ideas on how to stiffen it up and change the tin on the roof and its going on a slab. Think outside the box. The current one I have for my camper at the land has the screw down style trailer house anchors. Due to the rock they couldn't make that happen. I got a skid steer and a rock bit and dug the holes. Each hole had the screw anchor and 160lbs of concrete in it on 5 foot spacings.

[sharpstick35]

I've had mine for 15 years and I had a pair end to end to cover a 5th wheel. I have since separated them and moved them all over my 40 acres. they are pretty resilient and have survived 60 mph winds.

[TreyRo]

Best anchor method, asking for Trey

Lol, thank ya.

[Grndchecker]

I have a 16x26 as a cover for an outdoor bar area at my house. I have three 36" screw in anchors on each side bolted to the bottom rail. I closed in one end with 1x6 corral boards to block the sun and hang my TV on. I have ceiling fans and lights.
We also have a 12x20 at my lease that we have tables under and use as outdoor eating area. It has been there about 8 years and no issues.
They are sized to order and have multiple options.

[TreyRo]

All good answers thank you everyone. Looks like I need to do some research on anchoring.

First quote i've seen is $1400 delivered, assembled, and anchored at my place for a 12'x25' with tall sides so I can park my boat with the tower up. I can certainly assemble and install one myself so I'll see how that factors in to pricing.

[Razorback01]

Grndchecker, any pics available?