Bracing A Freestanding Carport. A carport cannot exceed 1000 square feet in area or one story in height and must be entirely open on two or more sides except for structural supports. For those buildings in which bracing is optional we recommend 2 foot braces on buildings eight feet or less and 3 foot braces on buildings nine feet or more.
A brick retaining wall surrounds the back and sides of the carport additionally bracing the steel posts. Our buildings come standard with some type of bracing depending on the building purchased. One of the most famous sayings in real estate is that its always about location.
For those buildings in which bracing is optional we recommend 2 foot braces on buildings eight feet or less and 3 foot braces on buildings nine feet or more.
Deck building may look simple but building a safe and durable deck requires smart material choices and careful attention to structural details. Our buildings come standard with some type of bracing depending on the building purchased. For some additional support you can cross brace the vertical supports of the carport. Cross bracing your carport will give it more stability in lower winds and keep it square.
