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Weatherford Carports is the Parker County starting point for lean-to covers. Request a free quote and a local carport installer will call back to look at the building you want to attach to. A lean-to is a single-slope roof that runs off the side of an existing shop, barn or home, giving covered parking without a separate freestanding frame.
Lean-tos are popular on acreage, where a metal shop or barn already exists and the owner wants a place to park a tractor, truck or trailer right beside it.
Start with the building you are attaching to
The lean-to depends on the host building's wall and frame. A steel building with columns at regular spacing makes attachment straightforward. A wood-framed barn or a brick home needs a closer look at how the ledger or connection is made. Ask the installer how the lean-to ties in and whether it puts load on the host building or stands on its own posts beside it.
Note where the existing roof drains. You do not want the main roof dumping water onto the lean-to and then into the parking space.
Slope, height and clearance
A lean-to roof has to slope down and away from the host building. That means the outer edge is the lowest part. Start from the eave height of the existing building, subtract the slope, and see what clearance is left at the outside edge. If you need to park a tall vehicle there, you may need a taller host wall or a different design.
Wider lean-tos lose more height at the outer edge, so measure carefully before deciding on width.
Approvals and attachment to homes
Attaching to a house is different from attaching to a barn. Inside city limits, an attached structure is more likely to need a permit, so check with the city first. Subdivision rules often cover attached additions as well. For a freestanding option beside the house, see single carports, or cover equipment with farm equipment covers.
Frequently asked questions
Can a lean-to be added to any metal building?
Many can, but the existing frame needs checking. The installer will look at column spacing and eave height.
Who installs it, and does the quote cost anything?
There is no charge for the quote. A local carport installer does the job; see how it works.
Related services
Farm Equipment Covers
Open-sided shelters for tractors, hay and implements.
Metal Carports
Single steel covers for a car, truck or SUV.
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