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Vertical-roof metal carport with ridge-to-eave panels
Vertical roof · from
$2,355
A-Frame Vertical Carports

The roof that sheds snow instead of holding it.

On a vertical roof the panels run ridge-to-eave — straight down the slope — so snow and rain slide off instead of pooling across horizontal seams. It's the difference between a roof that dumps its load and one that carries it, and it's why this is the only roof we'll put on a serious-winter site.

Vertical builds also add hat-channel bracing under the panels, which is why they carry the highest load ratings in the lineup. If you get real snow or high wind, this is the roof to buy — and it's usually the one the permit office wants when a certified build is required. Spend a little more here and you stop worrying about the roof.

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Free delivery & install · 40 states
20-year rust warranty
Factory-direct — no middleman
The vertical-roof lineup

Vertical-roof covers, built for the worst weather.

The best-shedding roof in every practical size — single, double, and triple — customizable in width, length, and leg height.

20x20x7 Carport
SC73
Vertical Roof Carports · Vertical roof

20′x20′x7′ Carport

Sq ft
400
Bays
2
Eave
7′
PopularSide-by-side and trailer cover near the back fence
AlsoGreat for drive-through firewood.
From $64/mo · 5 yr · 6.9% APR
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18x30 Carport
SC163
Vertical Roof Carports · Vertical roof

18′x30′ Carport

Sq ft
540
Bays
1
Eave
7′
PopularTailgate-friendly cover for the back patio
AlsoGreat for tractor parking.
From $131/mo · 5 yr · 6.9% APR
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Building for snow or wind?

If you see real winters or high wind, vertical is the roof to buy. Build a custom vertical-roof cover, add certification for your county's loads, or talk it through with a specialist.

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Why vertical roof?

The upgrade that pays for itself the first hard winter.

The vertical roof costs a little more than horizontal styles and earns it back in how it carries weather. Here's what the ridge-to-eave panels buy you.

01
Sheds snow

Panels run top-to-bottom, so a snow load slides off the slope instead of sitting on horizontal seams.

02
Channels heavy rain

Water runs straight down the panel to the eave — no cross-seams to pool against or leak through over time.

03
Extra bracing, higher ratings

Hat-channel support under the panels gives the highest load ratings in the lineup — the strongest roof we build.

04
High-wind performance

The braced, pitched structure holds up where flatter and rounded roofs struggle in gusts.

05
Longest-lasting roof

Less standing water and snow load means less stress over the decades — it simply ages better.

06
Required for many certs

In heavy-snow and high-wind counties, a certified build often needs the vertical roof to meet the load.

Horizontal vs vertical panels

Same peak, opposite panels — here's what changes.

Both A-frame roofs share the peaked, boxed-eave shape. The one real difference is which way the panels run — and in weather, that difference is the whole ballgame.

Panel direction
Vertical (this roof)
Ridge to eave, down the slope
Horizontal A-frame
Along the length, across
Snow
Vertical (this roof)
Slides off the slope
Horizontal A-frame
Can sit on the seams
Heavy rain
Vertical (this roof)
Runs straight to the eave
Horizontal A-frame
Crosses seams on the way
Bracing
Vertical (this roof)
Hat-channel under panels
Horizontal A-frame
Standard framing
Load rating
Vertical (this roof)
Highest in the lineup
Horizontal A-frame
Mid
Best climate
Vertical (this roof)
Real snow & high wind
Horizontal A-frame
Rain, milder winters
Sizes & prices

Vertical-roof sizes & prices.

Vertical-roof carports come in the full size range — single through triple. The premium over other roofs buys the ridge-to-eave panels and extra bracing that shed snow and carry the highest loads.

It's the roof to pick at any size if you see serious weather. Search or scroll the sizes below, hover any one for what it fits, the SKU, and the price.

In heavy-snow or high-wind counties, pair the vertical roof with certification so the build is stamped to your local loads.

30′x55′ vertical-roof carportSKU: SC167

30′x55′

Starting at
$21,985
  • A wide vertical-roof cover for three vehicles or a fleet
  • Tailgate-friendly cover for the back patio
  • Also great for a tailgate spot.
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Why the panels win in snow

A roof that dumps its load beats one that carries it.

Snow doesn't sit on a slope it can slide down — which is why panel direction, not gauge alone, decides how a roof handles winter.

01
Gravity does the work

Vertical panels give snow an unbroken path from the ridge to the eave, so it sheds under its own weight instead of building up.

02
No cross-seams to pool

Water and meltwater run straight down a single panel — there are no horizontal laps for it to collect against or work into over the years.

03
Bracing for the gusts

The hat-channel under the sheets stiffens the roof so a braced, pitched structure holds where flatter roofs flex in high wind.

Two ways to pay

Own it sooner, pay it monthly.

The strongest roof is still easy on the budget when you finance it. Put a little down and pay monthly — or skip the credit check entirely with Rent-to-Own.

Financing

Rates as low as 6.9% APR on approved credit, 10% down, and terms sized to your build — so a low monthly payment fits almost any budget.

Apply for Financing

Rent-to-Own

No credit check and same-day approval. Take delivery now and pay it off on your own schedule — see the monthly options at checkout.

Apply for Rent-to-Own
Vertical-roof carport delivered and installed on a level site
Delivery & installation, included

Braced steel, raised by our crew.

Our team sets the braced vertical-roof frame on your prepared, level site and anchors it down to your local load rating — the extra bracing is installed to spec so the roof performs the way it's engineered to.

  • Anchors for concrete, asphalt, or ground — included
  • Certified builds: engineer-stamped for your county's wind & snow loads
  • 12- or 14-gauge galvanized steel — carries our 20-year rust warranty
  • Factory-direct pricing with no middleman markup
Free install · 40 states
Reviews

Owners say it best.

Real, verified Google reviews from owners who bought their building from us, straight from our business profile.

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We are building a barndominium and they delivered the shell on schedule. Our contractor said the framing was straighter than most stick-built shells he sees.
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Priya & Dave L.
Bend, OR
Loafing shed for the horses showed up exactly when they said it would. The crew leveled and anchored on uneven ground and didn't try to charge extra.
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Greg H.
Bowling Green, KY
Hurricane-rated anchors and engineer-stamped drawings were ready when our county asked. Permit went through the first time.
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Tonya W.
Lakeland, FL
Vertical-roof FAQ

Answers before you buy.

Weighing vertical against the other roofs? A specialist can compare them for your climate and price it over the phone.

(833) 647-8335

Price a vertical-roof carport today.

Tell us your size and how hard your winters get, and we'll spec the bracing and price the vertical roof to match.

(833) 647-8335
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