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LUXASHADEAluminium Carport Systems
Aluminium Carport
Formerly known as Aluminium Carport
CP-AFreestanding or wall-mounted aluminium carport with integrated concealed guttering. Snow and wind load rated per EN 1991. Polycarbonate or VSG glass roof. Any RAL colour. EV charging ready.
Freestanding or Wall-Mounted Vehicle Protection
The PONARC Aluminium Carport is a robust vehicle shelter constructed from extruded aluminium profiles with integrated rainwater guttering. Available in freestanding and wall-mounted configurations, it protects cars, motorcycles, and outdoor equipment from rain, snow, hail, UV radiation, and bird droppings. The roof uses polycarbonate panels (16mm twin-wall, clear or opal) or laminated safety glass (VSG 8mm) — choose based on your light and aesthetic preferences. The structure is engineered for snow loads according to EN 1991, with capacity depending on span and configuration. Standard sizes range from 3×5m to 6×6m (single) and 6×5m to 6×6m (double); custom dimensions available. All aluminium profiles are powder coated in any RAL colour with TIGER Coatings. The carport can be extended with side panels, storage rooms, EV charging stations, and solar PV roof modules.
KEY FEATURES
- Aluminium construction
- Snow-load review route
- Integrated guttering
- Wall-mounted or freestanding
- Any RAL colour
AVAILABLE SIZESSingle: 3×5m to 6×6m | Double: 6×5m to 6×6m | Custom sizes available
PRODUCT DECISION GUIDE
When Aluminium Carport is the right product.
Use this product when its technical role, installation route and project assumptions are clear enough to move from browsing to quotation.
Check before quote
Confirm dimensions, fixing conditions, finish requirements, operation method and any local approval expectations.
- Dimensions and fixing surface
- Finish and operation choice
- Approval or documentation needs
Project handoff
Use PONARC as the system layer: connect product choice to brand, technical review and quote route.
- Brand/product fit
- Technical review
- Quote after project assumptions are clear
AI SEARCH ANSWERS
Short answers about aluminium carports.
Use these answers when comparing a standard aluminium carport for vehicle shelter, exposed driveways and clean architectural parking cover.
What is an aluminium carport used for?
An aluminium carport is used to shelter vehicles from sun, rain and snow while keeping a lighter, lower-maintenance structure than a full garage.
Compare carports →When should I choose aluminium instead of a solar or storage carport?
Choose the standard aluminium route when vehicle protection and architectural finish are the core need; choose solar when PV planning matters and storage when a lockable room is part of the brief.
Compare solar route →What should be checked before quotation?
Confirm vehicle count, span, ground condition, drainage, snow and wind assumptions, roof material, side-panel needs and the expected finish colour.
Review carport project →TECHNOLOGY & DETAILSEngineering That Performs.
Snow Load Rated
Engineered per EN 1991 for regional snow loads. Reinforced profiles for heavy snow areas.
Integrated Guttering
Rainwater channels concealed within the roof profiles, draining through hollow columns to ground outlets.
Two Roof Options
Polycarbonate 16mm twin-wall (lightweight, UV-protected) or laminated safety glass VSG 8mm (premium, maximum transparency).
Expandable
Add side panels, storage rooms, EV wallbox, solar panels, or LED lighting at any time.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSBuilt to Standard.
Material6063-T5 extruded aluminium
Column Profile120 × 120 mm or 150 × 150 mm
Roof TypeFlat or 3% slope polycarbonate / glass
Max Width6000 mm (single) / 12000 mm (double)
Max Depth5500 mm
Snow reviewProject snow route per EN 1991-1-3
Wind reviewProject wind route per EN 1991-1-4
GutteringIntegrated concealed drainage
Surface FinishAny RAL colour (TIGER Coatings)
APPLICATIONSWhere It Works.
The Aluminium Carport protects vehicles from weather, UV damage, and bird droppings. In residential settings, it replaces or supplements a garage with a lighter,…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions.
Polycarbonate 16mm twin-wall (clear or opal — lightweight, good insulation, UV-protected) or VSG 8mm laminated safety glass (maximum transparency, premium appearance). Both rated for snow and hail.
Single carport: 3×5m to 6×6m. Double carport: 6×5m to 6×6m. Custom dimensions available. Freestanding or wall-mounted.
In Germany, carport regulations vary by Bundesland. Many exempt structures under 30–50 m². Abstandsflächen apply. Consult your local Bauamt. Your PONARC dealer provides structural documentation for permit applications.
Yes. The roof structure supports PV module integration. See the Solar Carport variant for a dedicated solar-ready design.
Yes. The Storage Carport variant includes an integrated lockable storage unit. Can also be added as an extension to the standard carport.
Calculated per EN 1991 for your location. Standard configurations handle typical Central European snow zones. Heavy snow areas use reinforced profiles.
INSTALLATIONFrom Plan to Pergola.
Columns anchored to concrete foundations or base plates. Roof beams and panels assembled on-site. Standard single carport installs in 1 day; double in 1.5 days.…
COLOURS & FINISHESYour Colour, Your Style.
TIGER Coatings powder coat in any RAL colour. Popular: RAL 7016 (Anthracite), RAL 9005 (Black), RAL 9016 (White).
CARE & MAINTENANCEBuilt to Stay Beautiful.
Clean aluminium frame 2–3 times per year. Clear gutters of leaves before autumn. Clean roof panels (polycarbonate: soft brush; glass: glass cleaner). TIGER Coatings…
Plan your installation — free engineering tools
CARBON & COOLING SAVINGSCalculate annual CO₂ avoided by this bioclimatic pergolaPick a city, set your m², see kg CO₂/yr + cooling-demand reduction. JRC PVGIS-5 + EEA 2024.→WIND & SNOW LOAD CHECKCheck site qb / sk vs Eurocode 1 zonesEN 1991 national annex per country · 21 EU/EEA countries supported.→
