Heavy-Duty Solar Carport with Extended End Coverage
The Double Purlin Over with End Cantilever solar carport from Carport Structures Corporation is engineered for robust performance, long-span coverage, and maximum solar energy capture. This advanced structure features dual purlin framing combined with 8-foot cantilevered ends, providing extended protection at each parking group’s edge—ideal for high-traffic commercial and industrial applications.
With a pre-punched solar racking system and strong steel components, this design is optimized for direct solar panel mounting, making it a top choice for solar developers and property owners alike.
🔧 Design & Engineering Criteria
- Wind Load: Minimum 90 MPH
- Snow Load: Minimum 30 psf
- Code Compliance: All federal, state, and local building codes reviewed and met
- Tilt Angle: Fixed tilt standard up to 5º (optional upgrade to 10º)
🏗️ Structural Components
COLUMNS
- Material: HSS ASTM A-500 Grade B
- Finish Options: Primed or Hot-Dip Galvanized
BEAMS
- Type: Miscellaneous or Wide Flange
- Material: A-992 Grade 50 Steel
- Finish Options: Primed or Hot-Dip Galvanized
PURLINS
- Double configuration using 16 GA Cold Rolled G-90 Galvanized Steel
RACKING SYSTEM
- 16 GA Cold Rolled G-90 Galvanized Steel
- Cold-formed Z or hat-shaped section
- Pre-punched to receive solar panels directly
✅ Standard Features
- Double purlin framing for increased structural strength
- 8-foot cantilevered overhangs at each group end for extended coverage
- Fixed tilt solar racking (up to 5º)
- Pre-punched, ready-to-install racking system
- Hot-dip galvanizing for superior corrosion resistance
- Site-specific layout design and customization
✨ Optional Features
- Fixed tilt angle increased up to 10º
- Steel roof sheeting for additional weather protection
☀️ Designed for Solar, Built for Scale
This Double Purlin Over with End Cantilever solar carport style is perfect for large parking installations such as corporate campuses, universities, hospitals, logistics centers, and utility-scale solar deployments. The extended cantilever not only improves coverage but also elevates the architectural presence of your site while supporting clean energy goals.
📩 Request a Tailored Quote
Looking to maximize solar panel real estate and provide premium covered parking? Contact us today for a customized quote on the Double Purlin Over with End Cantilever carport solution—designed to meet your energy, design, and parking needs.
