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Who We Are and What We Do

Cardinal Carports supplies the highest quality carports and shelters at the lowest possible price to most of the United States. With more than 15 years of experience in the business, we strive to provide the shelter that best provides a solution for you! Whether you are in need of a metal carport for cars or trucks, a RV carport for your RV, motorhome, or travel trailer, or a combo or utility carport that provides shelter as well as storage, we can customize a structure that's just right for you. All of our products feature FREE delivery and FREE installation on your level, unobstructed job site.

Our Carports

All of the carports that we provide are constructed of high grade steel. All of the roof panels are painted to provide a long-lasting finish, providing our customers with years of service. The framing system is tubular steel and has a galvanized finish. Out standard framing system is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" 14 gauge square tube. We have an optional and heavier 12 gauge tube. All of our units 12' wide to 24' wide are equipped with peak braces and corner braces. Unlike many competing companies  that offer a 5' side height as their starting base price, we provide a minimum of 6' side height for the same price as their 5' tall car port. See just some of the features of our car ports below.

Carports and Car Ports Features

Type of Carports Provided

We can provide everything from basic carport shelters that are just the roof canopy only. We also provide options such as gable ends, side panels, and j-trims that provide additional protection from the elements while storing your vehicles. We can also provide taller carports for RVs, motorhomes and travel trailers and even carport shelters for equipment storage. We have side entry carports, carports with storage units built into them, and much more. Illustrated below are just a few of the types of structures that we provide.

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How the Process Works

Placing the order for you carport shelter is simple and easy. You can order one of the many units in our online store or, if you prefer, you can call our toll-free number and one of our knowledgeable representatives will assist you in selecting the right unit that best fits your budget and your needs. Once you've selected your carport, we will sent the order over for your review. You will review your order to ensure we have everything correct, then you will place small down payment, usually between 10-15% of the purchase price, to get your order started. At that point, your order will begin it's journey into the manufacturing process.

The manufacturing only takes a few short days but in order to delivery your unit, we fill truckloads completely before we schedule units for your delivery area. That keeps our freight costs lower, and ultimately, your price lower. Normal order to delivery times are between 2 and 4 weeks. During peak demand, order delivery times may be as long as 6-12 weeks. Please feel free to check with us to determine the actualy delivery periods during the time of your order. Delivery periods can change as often as weekly!

One week prior to installation, our representatives will call you to schedule an appointment for delivery. Most units are installed in just a few hours since your metal carport unit is pre-built at the factory. Once your unit is installed, the balance of your order can be paid with check, money order, or credit card. It's really that easy.

Give us a call today and we'll be happy to assist you in getting the right carport for you!

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Carports Oklahoma | Metal Carports OK

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QUALITY, FREE DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION, GREAT PRICES!

Outstanding quality, excellent prices, and superior workmanship, Cardinal Carports provides all of that and more to residents of AAA, Oklahoma! Whether your are in the city of AAA, Oklahoma or within 50 miles of the surrounding area, our professional and efficient installation crews operate all over the Entire State!. We provide metal carports that range from basic single and double carports, triple-wide metal carports, RV shelters and canopies, boat carports, motor home carports, fifth-wheel shelters and much more.

 

FREE delivery and installation on your level, unobstructed job site.

 

 

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  • 1-Car and Single Car Carports
  • 2-Car and Double Metal Carports in OK
  • 3-Car and Triple Carports in Oklahoma
  • Deluxe Side Entry Carports
  • Metal RV Shelters, Motorhome Covers, and RV Carports in AAA, Oklahoma
  • Marine and Boat Carport Shelters
  • Utility Carports for AAA, Texas
  • Carports for Utility Trailer Shelters
  • Carports with Enclosed Storage
  • Certified Metal Carports for the City of AAA, OK
  • Combo Carports with Storage Rooms

 

If you are in need of a metal carport in AAA, OK or in the surrounding cities, towns, and communities, Cardinal Carports can help. We install carports in AAA and points in between and beyond.

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Carports for Sale | Metal Carports for Sale

We have premium quality carports for sale at the lowest possible price! We have standard units available but we can also custom build most any carport to your specifications. While we do provide low cost carports, our quality and superior workmanship by well-trained installation teams make our units the best value anywhere! Our products feature FREE delivery and FREE installation on your level job site. Ordering any of these units is as easy as providing your address, colors, and specifications, placing a small down payment to get your order started and leave the rest to us!

Why Should you Place your Order with Us?

Members of our team are genuinely interested in in helping you select the right metal carport for your specific need. We're not interested is just offering metal carports for sale and taking order, we're interested in how we can help you in selecting the right one first and foremost, if you need our help! Our team members primary mission is not to male a carport sale, it is to ensure we assist you in getting the unit that you need at the lowest possible price! That's it

Carports for Sale - Styles

Carports for Sale

We offer three basic styles in our roof canopies. Most company's that offer metal carports for sale have the most basic units starting on a 5' leg. Our starting leg or side height is 6' for the same price as their 5'!  We also provide a minimum of a 14 gauge galvanized steel frame along with painted steel panels and trim. Some companies use a lighter 15 or 16 gauge on their frame and those units have collapsed with only a light snowfall! Our units are built to perform and to last!

What About Options?

Do we ever have optional items that you can add to your carport to customize it to meet your specific need! With all of the low price carports for sale, you can add only what you need. We aren't like the automobile business that packages options together --you'll have to get the sun roof if you want those alloy wheels. We've all been through that. Over the years, we've heard those options cost money. Well of course they do! From Cardinal Carports, they are value priced and if you want them, we have them. If you don't want or need them, don't buy them! Illustrated below are a few of our most popular options. We'll explain the option and how they benefit you and the unit.

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Carport Price List | Metal Carport Price List | Steel Carport Price List

View the carport price list for your state by either clicking on the map below or by clicking on the links at the right.   For a larger selection of carports with prices, please click on the state carport price page links on the right of this page. If you would like to more about the metal carport prices, the factors and the differences that determine those for each state, please read more about that below.

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Carport Prices | Metal Carport Prices | Steel Carport Prices

Carport prices that are displayed below are price ranges for the southern states only. For Florida, and for the northern states, select to product and the drop-down menu for State, Guage, and Certification. The metal carport prices vary by state and by wind/snow load. Typically, the southern states carport prices will be less due to a lighter snow load. In the north and northeast, prices will vary due to snow load requirements up to 65 PSF. In Florida, the prices for carports vary based on with loads from 150 MPH to 180 PF.

For the most accurate carport prices for your area, please click on the product and select the first drop-down for state, gauge frame, and certification for the carport price for your area. If you would like to more about the metal carport prices, the factors and the differences that determine those for each state, please read more about that at the bottom of this page...

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Metal Carport Prices | Steel Carport Prices

Looking for accurate and current metal carport prices for your area? No problem! Prices will vary depending on size of the unit and the location where the carport will be installed, based on snow load and or wind load wind load, where required. In some areas, there are no building code requirements. In the southeastern United States, there is going to be a small snow load requirement. In the northeastern United States, snow load requirements can be up to 65 pounds per square foot. In Florida, wind load requirements can be up to 180 MPH. The greater the snow load or wind load, the greater the cost due to additional framing material requirements. Regardless of where you live or your area's requirements, our metal carport prices are the most competitive in the industry!

At Cardinal Carports, whether you care looking for a single carport, 2-car carport, RV carports shelter, or for a combo/utility carport, or even a metal garage, we make it easy to determine the metal carport prices for your area by selecting your state, gauge of frame, and wind/snow load certification. Simply select a product, click on the drop down to select your options, and you will see the price for your carport or garage. If you don't see the options that you want, you can request a quote and our team of experienced building specialists will send you a written quote or you can call us and we can give you an immediate price for your area! For the same quality and options, comparing them to any competitor offering a similar product, you will be pleased with our metal carport prices.

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Quote Request by Building Type

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Carport Buyer's Guide

All of our metal buildings are constructed with standard 14 gauge galvanized steel frame and 29 gauge panels. In Florida, we utilize 26 gauge steel panels due to wind-load requirements and in Michigan, our minimum frame gauge is 12 due to area snow loads. Our units have an incredibly efficient modular design with the flexibility to add a host of options. With a wide selection of dimensions, the choice of 13 colors, 3 roof styles, and other add-on options, anyone can create a really remarkable and unique structure suited to their needs. In addition, fast, FREE delivery and FREE installation makes our all-in-one solution so attractive for literally thousands of customers each year!. Please read our specific product guides for additional information.

Points Covered in the Carport Buyer's Guide

FACTORS TO CONSIDER DETERMINE THE RIGHT SIZE
ROOF SYSTEM AVAILABLE OPTIONS
FRAME GAUGE COLOR SELECTIONS
   

Before you buy a carport, there are several factors that should be considered before making a final decision to ensure that you get exactly what you need and that you are satisfied with your selection for years to come! Factors to consider are:

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A CARPORT

Are there any permitting requirements?

If a building permit is required, then your building inspections department will require a Engineer Certified unit that is rated for wind and/or snow load. 

What is the purpose of the carport?

That might sound like a silly question but we can better assist you with your selection if we know how the unit will be used. You may plan to store a single car, two or more cars, a boat, or just use the unit for an economical shelter for livestock. Once the purpose is known, we can make recommendations on width, height, length, style, and other options. Our goal is to provide you with the best solution that works at the lowest possible price.

Where will your unit be installed?  

That's easy, "On my property," right? There is just a little more to it than that. You may already be aware of these suggestions but in case you haven't considered them, here they are. Please ensure that you site is clear of any property line set-back restrictions, clear of any underground utilities, overhead utilities, drainage/sewage lines, trees, etc. We don't like surprises and we are sure that you don't either. It would be a surprise if the unit was installed on 1' over on the neighboring property or our anchors pierced a water line or cut the cable lines to your home, wouldn't it? 

What kind of site preparation needs to be completed before installation?

The job site should be level and free from obstructions. An unlevel job site (greater than 4") will not give you the ideal results. If the carport job site is greater than 12" off level, our installation crews cannot install the unit.

What type of Installation Surface? 

Ground (dirt or gravel/stone), asphalt, concrete, wood. be advised that certified units cannot be installed on wood.

 

Selecting the Roof System

The next step in selecting your carport are choosing unit roof system. We have three types of roof systems and they are defined and illustrated below. Using our Roof System Guide, you will have all of the information that you need to make the choice that's best for your needs and for your budget.

We offer three roof systems from which to choose. They are the Vertical Roof System, The Boxed Eave Roof System, and the Regular Roof System. Each roof system has both advantages and disadvantages in regard to function and cost.

The Vertical Roof is the best roof system that we offer. The panels on the roof are oriented with the corrugated ridges running vertically or up and down much like what you would see on a metal home roof. It stays cleaner and lasts longer than panels oriented horizontally. Pollen, leaves, and other debris easily wash off the roof with a hard rain. Snow also moves better off the vertical roof system. With the additional steel and trim components used to create the vertical roof, the disadvantage to owning this roof system is that it is the most expensive roof system.

The Boxed Eave Roof has the A-Frame appearance of the vertical roof but the panels are oriented horizontally. Horizontal panels tend to trap leaves and debris on the roof. The roof will not stay as clean as the vertical roof and the panels will not last as long. While it has the appearance of the vertical roof in shape, it does not have the ridge cap trip, steel hat perlins, and deeper trim that the Vertical Roof System has. The absence of those components make this roof system less expensive than the vertical roof system.

The Regular Roof does not offer the A-Frame appearance as the two previous roof systems. The panels are oriented horizontally on the roof and the unit has a bend transition to the legs compared to a welded transition on the Vertical and Boxed Eave Roof Systems. The primary advantage to owning thsi roof system is cost. This is our most economical roof system.

Selecting the Frame Gauge

Frame Gauge

Cardinal Carports offers 2 thickness choices on the galvanized framing systems. Our standard is a 14 gauge frame, which is .0747 inches/1.897 mm thick. We offer a heavier 12 gauge frame that is .1046 inches/2.657 mm thick. Either frame system can be non-certified or engineer certified. The is an extended warranty on our 12 gauge framing system and it is a stronger frame.

Which is best for your application? Ultimately, the decision is yours. If you want the peace of mind with the extended warranty and/or the stronger frame, then the 12 gauge is the way to go.

 

 

 Determining the Size of the Unit

The dimensions of the unit (width, length and height) are based on your need and what the planned use or function of the unit is going to be.

Width Guide 

  • 12' wide is good for most single vehicle.
  • 18' wide - (2) compact cars
  • 20' wide- (2) mid-size cars
  • 22' wide - (2) full-size cars
  • 24' wide - (2) large vehicles
  • 30' wide - (3) vehicles

 Length Guide

 Standard lengths are 21' 26', 31', 36' and longer in 5' increments. 21' and 26' long are ideal lengths for two cars. RVs, boats, campers, etc. will require longer units. A good best practice is to consider the length of your unit and add 5' to determine the minimum carport length.

Side Height Guide

The side height is measured on the side wall and not at the center or apex of the unit. You will want to ensure that the unit's side height is tall enough for your car, truck, camper or RV. Should you ever plan to enclose the unit, add enough space for garage door height and clearance. 

If you are unsure about any of the dimensions, call us and one of our experienced team members can assist you in selecting the right one for your needs.

Carport Dimensions Guide

Other Options to Consider

With carports, there are several available options.

  • Side Walls - The sides can be left open or one or more panels can be placed on the side wall, or the side can be closed to the ground for additional protection from rain and sun. Also, adding panels to the side walls makes the carport more rigid and strengthens the unit, end-to-end.
  • End Walls - The end walls can be left open or have optional gable ends, extended gables, or can be closed to the ground. Gables add to the appearance of the unit, hiding the roofing framework. They also provide additional shelter on the ends of the unit as well as make the structure stronger and more rigid, side-to-side
  • J-Trim - Panels on the side walls and gables on the end wall are left un-trimmed on the bottom. J-trim can be added to the bottom of the panels for both appearance and for safety. We recommend J-trim on any panel edge that is 3' - 7' in clearance height and will will be exposed to foot-traffic.
Unit Side Wall and End Wall Options Guide

 

Available Color Options



For the majority of our service area, the color sections at the right are available. In limited areas, there are a few more color choices. IF you don't see the color that you want, call one of team members and they can advise as to whether a specific additional color is available in your area.

For carports, the available colors choices are for:

  • Roof Color
  • Trim Color
  • Side and End Wall Color

These options are available for no extra cost!

Carport Color Options
  Color Options for Carports

 

 

Read more: Installation Site | Roof System | Frame Gauge | Dimensions | Options | Colors |Building Terminology | FAQ | Ordering Process.

 

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Our Company

Cardinal Carports is wholly owned by:

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670B Riverside Drive

Mount Airy, NC 27030

844-337-4137

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8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern

Saturday:

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern

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