Ardmore Box Carport

A box-perimeter carport with acrylic roofing and an internal gable.

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Front view of the Ardmore box-perimeter carport with red steel framing and acrylic roofing — Ardmore, AucklandBox-perimeter · Residential

Case study

Brief and response

Brief

Cover a wide driveway while keeping vehicle access clear and the space bright.

Response

The roof combines aluminium rafters with steel PFC beams and 6 mm acrylic glazing across the driveway. The main roof falls at 5 degrees, with the internal gable section resolving the roof geometry inside the perimeter frame. Integrated LED lighting completes the carport.

Project record

Facts

8.77 m W × 6.19 m D6 mm acrylic with a 5 degree fall and an internal gable

Project type: Residential
Pergola form: Box-perimeter
Region: South Auckland
Dimensions: 8.77 m W × 6.19 m D
Covered area: 54.3 m²
Roof pitch: 5°
Roof approach: 6 mm acrylic with a 5 degree fall and an internal gable
Structure & finish: Steel PFC beams, Aluminium rafters, Acrylic roofing
Completed: 2025

Details

Gable
Carport
Steel
Aluminium
Acrylic roof
LED lighting

Project images

Gallery

01View beneath the Ardmore carport showing the internal gable roof and steel PFC beams

02Close detail of acrylic roofing, aluminium rafters and red steel framing in the Ardmore carport

03Top-down view of the Ardmore box-perimeter carport roof with gable form inside the frame

04Side view of the Ardmore carport showing the black perimeter fascia and red steel posts

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Technical details

Structure & finish

The structure uses steel PFC beams for the main frame, with aluminium rafters and guttering to complete the roof system. The red steelwork gives the underside a bold, exposed structural character, while the black perimeter wraps the carport with a crisp outer edge.

Steel PFC beam structure
Aluminium rafters, including 100 x 50 mm and 80 x 50 mm members
150 x 100 mm aluminium SP gutter
Black box perimeter with exposed red structural framing

Roof & glazing

The roof uses 6 mm acrylic glazing over the main carport span. A 5 degree fall establishes the drainage direction across the larger roof areas, while the gable section sits inside the perimeter frame to bring height and structure through the centre.