Sizing & Planning
Gazebo vs. Pergola vs. Carport
The practical differences between our steel gazebo, pergola, and carport kits — roofing, footprints, uses, and published starting prices.
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Steel Structure Blog
New posts on steel carport, gazebo, and pergola kits — what the steel and coating actually do, how foundations and permits work, what wind and snow loading mean where you live, how to size a structure, and what people put under them. For the evergreen basics, start with the buying guides.
Climate & Regions
Carports for Snow Country
How to plan a steel carport for heavy snow — load ratings, roof choices, foundation questions, and what your local officials decide.
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DIY Build or Certified Installer?
An honest decision framework for building your steel kit yourself or hiring a certified installer, with third-party labor cost context.
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Snow Load Ratings, Explained
What a 60 PSF snow load rating means, how ground and roof snow loads differ, and why your local building department sets the target.
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ZAM Coating vs. Galvanized Steel
How zinc-aluminum-magnesium coatings compare to ordinary galvanizing, with attributed metallurgy data on cut-edge and salt-spray results.
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Steel RV Covers: A Buyer's Guide
What to look for in a steel RV cover — UV and weather protection, clearance planning, engineering ratings, and honest cost context for buyers.
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How Carport Permitting Actually Works
A plain-language walkthrough of the carport permit process — zoning, drawings, applications, and inspections — with your local AHJ in charge.
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What a 185 MPH Wind Rating Means
What a 185 MPH wind rating really covers, how engineers design for wind loads, and why anchoring and local conditions still matter.
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EZ Foundation: How Pile Caps Work
How our 18-inch steel pile-cap anchors replace poured concrete footings — no digging, no curing, and a full foundation in about a day.
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What a Steel Carport Kit Costs in 2026
Published 2026 starting prices for our steel carport kits alongside attributed third-party cost data for contractor-built carports.
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What Is S350 Structural Steel?
What the S350 designation on structural steel actually means, why yield strength matters, and how it compares to light-gauge tubing.
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Carports for Hurricane Country
How our 185 MPH wind-rated steel carport kits are engineered for hurricane-prone regions, and what wind ratings do and do not tell you.
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Steel Carport Kit vs. Contractor-Built
A factual look at buying an engineered steel carport kit versus hiring a contractor, with published kit pricing and third-party cost data.
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