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Ardmore Box Carport
Large box-perimeter carport with a gable roof set inside the frame, combining steel PFC beams, aluminium rafters and 6 mm acrylic roofing.
Project facts
Built details.
Built details8.77 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
Selected details
- Gable
- Carport
- Steel
- Aluminium
- Acrylic roof
- LED lighting
Case study
The brief and response.
The original brief
The brief
This Ardmore project turns a wide driveway area beside the home into a covered carport with a strong architectural profile. The black box perimeter gives the structure a clean outer line, while the red steel frame and gable roof form inside create a practical, open span for vehicle access and everyday use.
Design constraint
Cover a wide driveway while keeping vehicle access clear and the space bright.
Sanctuary's response
The roof combines aluminium rafters with steel PFC beams and 6 mm acrylic glazing, keeping the space bright while providing weather cover across the driveway. The main roof falls at 5 degrees, with the internal gable section resolving the roof geometry neatly inside the perimeter frame. Integrated LED lighting completes the carport for evening arrivals and day-to-day use.
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Project detailMaterials and 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 manages drainage across the larger roof areas, while the gable section sits inside the perimeter frame to bring height and structure through the centre.
- 6 mm acrylic roofing
- 5 degree fall to the main roof planes
- Internal gable form inside the box perimeter
- 12 LED lights integrated into the carport
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