Cantilever Carports
If you are looking for something that looks quite spectacular in your yard and provides you with excellent cover and shade, then have a look at a Cantilever Carports. If you need a beautiful, shaded area in your garden or need covered parking for your car and have limited space, the Cantaport Carport may be a great option. This stylish carport kit is easy to install and is made from the highest quality polycarbonate roof and thick aluminium posts which makes it very sturdy. The cantilever design means that each Cantaport only takes up as much space as two legs of a standard design.
Cantaport Patios and Shade Shelters
For those who may be confused a cantilever is a structure, in this case the roof of a shelter, that sticks out, or projects, from only one supported side. In other words, it’s a carport or patio with just two legs on one side and an overhanging roof. The very best-designed cantilever shelters are made by a Japanese company called Cantaport.
The Cantaport carports are now a very popular carport kit in Australia.
These carport are now a very popular carport kit in Australia. The Cantaport is easy to install and comes with all the necessary components to do so safely and easily. They are precision made in Japan and the carport kit includes everything required to install except for the concrete to support the legs in the ground. The kit even includes silicone to seal the gutters properly.
The cantilever carport is an excellent choice for any commercial or domestic use, as it provides shelter from rain, hail, wind, sun and anything else the Australian climate may throw at you. The very special polycarbonate roofing is: –
- Over 250 times the strength of a pane of glass.
- UV resistant to 99.9%.
- Keeps out 83% of the direct sun’s heat.
- Allows over 50% of light through the translucent roof.
- Fireproof so OK for bushfire-prone areas.
Cantilever carports are a great option for those who have limited space in a driveway or yard.
A cantilever carport is a great option for those who have limited space in a driveway or yard.
As these structures only have legs on one side, there is no loss of usable space on the open side that you get with another two legs taking up valuable space. The Cantaports come in many different sizes to suit your needs. Better still, they can be joined together to cover a single car, or they can be built with multiple bays to accommodate multiple vehicles. You can have a very large patio area in your garden or a long pool shade cover by joining them together.
A typical cantilever carport has two posts with two arms that extend out from the house to support the roof of the structure. Sometimes the posts may be opposite the house so that the roof extends over the existing roof of the home. This allows you to park your vehicle under it without having it take up any additional post room under the canopy.
Cantilever carports are more often used as patio covers, pool shades, bus shelters, outdoor education shade areas, or shelters for spectators in sports fields. They can also serve as shade areas for many other purposes.
The cantilever roof design with two legs of the Cantaport carport makes it a very popular choice with many customers.
The cantilever roof design with two legs of the Cantaport carport makes it a very popular choice with many customers. The beautiful architecturally designed structures can only add to the ‘street appeal’ of any home or business. This type of carport has a unique feature that allows you to add on additional modules if needed. This is great for those who want to expand their space or add another vehicle later.
The installation process is also simple and easy, so you won’t need much experience when putting up your new structure! The three-metre-long legs are the only part of the kit that may need cutting to your desired height. With the recommended steel sleeve installation, (steel sleeves supplied separately from the kit), a clearance height of just over 3 meters is easily achievable.
If space is limited in either your driveway or yard, then the two-leg installation Cantaport could be just what you’re looking for.
The Cantilever roof design is very attractive and gives more usable space underneath.
A cantilever design means that you have more useable space under a single carport than with other designs. There are no ‘outside’ legs to interfere with the covered space. This makes it ideal for those who want an outdoor area where they can relax, cook, or entertain guests. They also offer uninterrupted views of the garden or beyond. The Cantaport will provide safe, light, cool shade while also adding to the beauty of your yard area and home.
You can join Cantaports to create a larger area if you need it.
You can use one or more Cantaports to create a larger covered area if you need it. If you want to add another carport, simply connect the two with the provided kit(s). Yes, there are three types of joining kits: –
- In-line Kit which will give you a long tandem garage or a long bus stop shelter or spectator viewing area.
- A “Y kit” which would allow two Cantaports to be joined together with all legs in the centre giving a gullwing profile.
- An ‘M- Kit” would allow two Cantaports to be joined together giving a larger structure with a post in each corner.
Any combination of these can be used to make a shelter of any size required.
The Cantaports are easy to install and come with all the necessary components to do so safely and easily.
The Cantaports are easy to install and come with all the necessary components to do so safely and easily. We would suggest anyone with minimal DIY skills could install a Cantaport with the help of a friend. No cutting or hole drilling is necessary. It is difficult to fix a piece in a position that it should not be in!
This is a great way to get a covered area with a modern style – Cantilever Carports
Cantaports are a great way to get covered parking with exceptional modern style. They’re perfect for people who have limited space and who really care about the street appeal of their home. It is doubtful that the installation of a Cantaport could do anything but add to the general appeal of any home. The cantilever carport design is exceptionally attractive and will look good on your property.
Summary – Cantilever Carports
The Cantaport carport is a great option for those looking to get covered parking, but don’t have the space for a traditional carport or garage. The cantilever design makes it possible to have more space under one roof. They also offer exceptional style and elegance. You can join two or more together if needed. They are easy to install yourself with all the necessary components included in each kit!