Ordinary Dimensions For Double Carports

If you are likely to build a double carport, you will of course need to figure out how much space you need in order to build your structure. I have done some research in the common sizes for a double carport for those of you needing to store several vehicle.

In order to house two vehicles comfortably, you need to decide whether you require a building which is now over sized, so that it is possible to accommodate larger vehicles like pickups, vans or even a motor home, or whether you might need a building on the smaller end of the level, to accommodate small economy cars or ATVs and motorbikes.

Let’s start with the standard size for a single carport – 10×20 or 12×24 feet could be the two most common types for single carports. The larger size is convenient if you have wide swinging doors, or tend to drive larger vehicles like vans or pickup trucks. Some people have said that this smaller size really is usually too small – there is very little extra front to back room, and it’s also too tight for vehicles with long doors.

So a double carport standard size is related to double the width on the single carport. 24×24′ makes a sexy size carport, although you can get away with a little bit narrower, since you probably won’t get opening both vehicle doors as well.

If you drive large vehicles, or are going to store even larger accessories, such as a motorboat and an RV, a double-width carport will nevertheless suit your purposes, but you have got to increase the size of your carport appropriately so the larger vehicles can get properly stowed with adequate clearance room around each vehicle to make getting in and escaping convenient.

The height of your double carport will also be dependent on the type of vehicles you need to store. Typical carport top is either 8 and also 10 feet, although if you own trucks, vans or motor-homes you should probably go with a 12′ ceiling (remember that’s the inside height, your peak will be higher). If you are storing an RV, make sure to add extra height for almost any roof appliances, such since fans, satellite TV receivers or air conditioners.