Which Structure Type Do I Choose?

Not sure which structure type or roof style to select? Use the examples below to see the difference between gable sheds, skillion sheds, carports and patios.

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Gable Shed

An enclosed steel shed with a traditional two-sided roof meeting at a central ridge.

Example of a gable shed

Skillion Shed

An enclosed steel shed with a single roof plane sloping from the high side to the low side.

Example of a skillion shed

Gable Carport

An open-sided carport with a traditional two-sided roof and central ridge.

Example of a gable carport

Skillion Carport

An open-sided carport with a single roof plane sloping from one side to the other.

Example of a skillion carport

Patio — Standalone

A freestanding patio with its own support posts and a skillion roof, separate from the existing house or building.

Example of a standalone patio

Patio — Attached

A patio roof connected to an existing house or building, with support posts along the outside edge.

Example of an attached patio

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Return to the designer and select the structure type and roof style that best matches your project.

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