12x20 Carport

Numerous Applications of a 12×20 Carport

What can you do with a 12’x20’ carport from Carport Central? Obviously you can use it park your vehicle, but you can use it for other things, too.

Some 12’x20’ Carport Applications:

• Park any normal-sized passenger vehicle
• Shelter your ATVs and/or motorcycles
• Keep your mower and other lawn equipment out of the sun and rain
• Give the kids a dry, shaded place to play outside
• Also makes a neat, small picnic shelter

It’s Customizable!

The 12’x20’ Carport gives you options in itself, but Carport Central gives you the freedom to customize even further to match your needs and wants:

• Choose your preferred roof style
• Add attractive gables in the front and/or back
• Choose your preferred colors for the roof and trim
• Opt to make it partially-enclosed, or add wall panels in a number of configurations
• If you choose to enclose, we offer garage door, walk-in door, and window options
• Standard 14-gauge steel framing, or upgrade to the sturdier 12-gauge
• You can also have your carport certified to meet any local wind/snow load requirements

How Much Does a 12×20 Carport Cost?

Our steel carport prices are very competitive! Your specific carport price will vary based on the building dimensions, customization options you choose, any additional materials desired (wall panels, gables, doors, windows, etc.), the gauge of frame (standard 14-GA or sturdier 12-GA), the gauge of sheet metal (standard 29-GA or sturdier 26-GA), and your installation location. As a point of reference, our 12’x20’ regular roof carport starts at just $1100 (price varies by state and location). And you’re always welcome to give one of our friendly building specialists a call and let us help you with specific customization options and pricing questions!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are your carports made of?

We’re proud to source only the highest-quality building materials at Carport Central. Each carport or building is custom-designed and precision-engineered with American-sourced steel, and each of our structures is crafted with American labor in one of our local manufacturing partner facilities. You really can’t find a better made light gauge steel structure!

• Do I need to do anything before my metal carport is installed?

Our professional teams of installers will do all the heavy lifting, and we install every one of our steel structures with precision. You’ll just need to ensure that your installation site is cleared and leveled before we arrive, and you’ll need to make sure our crews have easy access to your site. Our building specialists will walk you through all the steps leading up to the day of installation, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have along the way.

• Do I need a permit for my carport?

Many areas do require building permits before a metal carport or other structure can be installed. It’s best to check with your local city and/or county to learn about regulations and standards where you live. If you need help, we’re very familiar with building code requirements around the country; just reach out to us and we’ll be glad to help you through the process.

• What type of warranty do you provide?

Carport Central stands behind each and every carport or other metal structures we provide with one of the best warranty packages in the metal buildings industry. Each of our steel structures (including both 12-gauge and 14-gauge framed structures) comes with a 20-year rust-through frame warranty, 10-year panel warranty for chipping and cracking, and a one-year workmanship warranty.

• When can I expect installation to take place?

Once you place your deposit and the order is finalized, we’ll get to work on scheduling when one of our crews can come out to perform your installation. Carport Central consistently maintains some of the best lead times in the industry, but lead times can vary based on demand, season of the year, and your individual installation location. Once our crew arrives on site, we can typically complete a 12’x20’ carport installation in a single day – just make sure your site is leveled before we arrive!