What is a good size carport?- Zhejiang Shengzhou Luyuan Plastic Netting Co., Ltd.

Choosing Carport Size: A No-Nonsense Guide

1. Core Principle: Better Big Than Small
Don't be limited by the vehicle's dimensions: Leave at least 0.6 meters on each side to allow for easy door opening without hitting a pillar and for umbrellas to stay dry in the rain.
Add 0.3 meters to the height: SUV rooftop luggage boxes/modified suspensions may get stuck, and snowplows require extra clearance when raising their arms.

2. Minimum Dimensions by Vehicle Type

Vehicle Type	Min. Size (L×W×H)	Critical Notes
Compact Car	5.5m × 3m × 2.1m	• Fits sedans like Toyota Corolla/Honda Civic• No extras needed
Full-Size Pickup	7m × 4m × 2.4m	• +0.8m length if tailgate down (loading)• Height for lifted trucks/racks
MPV / Van	6m × 3.5m × 2.5m	• +1m width for sliding doors• Roof clearance for AC units
RV with Trailer	9m × 4.5m × 3m	• Hitch area separate• Height for satellite dishes/vent covers

3. Key Calculation Method for Multiple Parking Spaces
Parking Two Vehicles Side by Side: → Total Width = Total Width of Both Vehicles + 1.2m (Door Opening + Pillar Space) → Example: Two SUVs require 1.8m × 2 + 1.2m = 4.8m width
Parking Three Vehicles Front and Rear: → Reserve an overlap area for doors (minus 0.5 meters for the distance between the front and rear vehicles) → Example: Three cars require 4.5m x 3 - 0.5m x 2 = 12.5m.

4. Reserved functional extension area
Tool wall: Widen one side by 0.8 meters to hang farm tools/workbench (e.g., lawn mower and cargo racks occupy a 1.5m depth).
Aisle space: Leave a 1-meter passage between cars and the storage area, and a 1.2-meter aisle for carts.
Safety buffer zone: Extend the entrance by 1 meter to prevent backing into pillars (especially at night).

5. Terrain traps and potholes
Slopes: → Calculate the length based on the lowest point of the slope; otherwise, vehicles on higher ground will be exposed to the rain. → Solution: Stepped foundation or raised foundation.
Narrow driveway: → Maximum width reduction = vehicle width + 0.4 meters (to accommodate passage with folded mirrors). → This sacrifices convenience and is recommended only for temporary use.

6. Balancing Costs and Regulations
Exceeding 20 square meters may require a permit: Split into two separate sheds to circumvent approval (e.g., 9m x 3m = 27 square meters → change to 4.5m x 3m x 2).
Material-saving tips: → For lengths ≤ 6 meters, single-span beams can be used (omitting the middle column). → For heights greater than 2.4 meters, diagonal bracing is required, increasing material costs by 30%.