Skillion Carport | Skillion Roof Carports

A functional, decent looking Skillion Carport that is simple to assemble

There are 2 handy things to first consider when looking to buy a skillion roof carport in particular:

1. Getting the correct height you need – by their very design, skillion carports have a high side and low side. If you need a minimum clearance for your car, boat or caravan etc, you need to make sure the height will work – see the article on skillion carport kits – selecting the right height for more information.
2. Working out which way you want the roof to slope or fall – a skillion roof falls in a singular direction, whether that is left to right, right to left, front to back or back to front. This also determines the side the gutter is on – for more on this go to the article on getting the roof fall direction right.

 

Skillion Roof Carports are also sometimes called flat roof carports, but is the roof actually flat?

Whilst some people use the term flat roof carport, the roof cannot be flat. If you think about it, the water needs to run off the steel roof in case of rain and so the roof needs to have a pitch or slope to it.

What is the Minimum Pitch for a Skillion Roof?

The minimum roof pitch is 2 degrees. With this pitch, Lysaght ‘Trimdek’ must be used. Lysaght, who are the manufacturer and rollformer, recommend this in their documentation. 

What are the standard roof pitches for skillion carports

There are 2 roof pitch values used with nearly all skillion roof carports. They are 2 degrees and 5 degrees. The type of steel roof sheet you want to use on a skillion roof depends on the roof pitch. As mentioned above, Lysaght Trimdek can be used on 2 degrees and 5 degrees, whereas Lysaght Custom Orb needs 5 degrees minimum.

Custom Orb sheeting is sometimes referred to as corrogated iron. The reason it need 5 degrees of roof pitch is the extra resistance it has for draining the water off. In other words, the water takes longer to get off the roof. Water adds weight, so it needs to get off the roof sheet as soon as possible, to decrease weight.

What are the advantages of Skillion Carports?

• Simplest and easiest to install
• Lower maintenance
• Generally the most affordable to buy
• Can have an advantage in high wind areas, due to the low pitch
• Cheaper than a garage and much easier to get council approval

What is the size of a Single Carport?

The size most people think of with single carports is 3m x 6m or ‘3×6’. This usually to fit one car, but many other sizes are available.  Remember that the posts sit inside the frame and so the clearance for you car is less than 3 metres. If you have a wider car or a car with large mirrors, it’s worth considering a larger size.  

Some Carport Single Sizes:

3m x 5m, 3.5m x 5m, 3m x 5.5m, 3m x 6m, 3.5m x 6m, 4m x 6m, 4m x 6.5m, 4.5m x 6m or anything in between.

What are sizes for Double Carports?

6m x 6m is a common size talked about for a double carport. Some call it a 6×6 skillion carport or a double skillion. This covers 2 cars, but you can have a larger or smaller carports.  

However, these are just sizes that have become popularly known. We can supply you with any size.

Some Carport Double Sizes:

5m x 5m, 5.5m x 5.5m, 5.5m x 6m, 6m x 6m, 6m x 6.5m, 6m x 7m, 7m x 6m or anything in between.

You choose the size carport you want and we can supply it.

Is Guttering and a Downpipe Included?

Yes, guttering in included, but it only needs one, on the low side. Downpipes are also included. It is a general requirement with councils that carports have gutter and downpipes, so the the water can be sent to the stormwater pipes on your property. We do however also offer options of having no gutter and/or no downpipe. 

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Get a Free Quote for a Current Price on a Skillion Carport and Delivery

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There is a list of sizes to select from on the enquiry form, but we can also do virtually any size.

According to several sources, the word ‘skillion’ originates from 18th century english language. It simply refers to a lean to type structure with a separate roof.