Good · Better · Best
All three roofs sit on the same galvanized steel frame. The difference is the shape and which way the panels run, and that changes the look, the price and how the roof handles Florida rain and wind.
Side by side
Prices are a 20′ × 21′ two-car carport with 6′ legs, installed.
Good
$1,795
Rounded eaves with panels running front to back. The classic carport look.
Better
$1,995
A peaked A-frame roof with boxed ends that looks like a house roof. Panels still run front to back.
Best · Recommended
$2,395
A-frame roof with panels running top to bottom, plus extra hat-channel framing under the panels.
Price difference
Installed with 6′ legs. The vertical upgrade is usually a few hundred dollars, and it grows with length.
| Size (W × L) | Regular | Boxed eave | Vertical | Vertical vs regular |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12′ × 21′ | $1,395 | $1,595 | $1,895 | +$500 |
| 20′ × 21′ | $1,795 | $1,995 | $2,395 | +$600 |
| 24′ × 26′ | $2,795 | $3,095 | $3,595 | +$800 |
| 30′ × 26′ | $3,895 | $4,195 | $4,595 | +$700 |
| 24′ × 36′ | $3,995 | $4,395 | $4,995 | +$1,000 |
| 30′ × 41′ | $6,295 | $6,795 | $7,395 | +$1,100 |
Prices from the Carports Anywhere 2026 price list (revised July 16, 2026). Engineering, permit fees and sales tax are extra.
How they perform
Florida summer storms drop a lot of rain fast and push it sideways. How the panels run decides where that water and debris go.
On regular and boxed eave roofs, the ribs run front to back, so water has to cross the ribs to drain off the sides. On a vertical roof, the ribs run with the slope, so water drains straight down.
Pine needles and oak leaves get caught in horizontal ribs and hold moisture. Vertical panels let them slide off.
Vertical roofs add hat-channel purlins under the panels for more fastening points, which is why they are our pick for high-wind areas.
Our recommendation
Choose regular if
Your carport is 31′ long or shorter, it is in a sheltered spot, and you want the lowest installed price.
Choose boxed eave if
You want the carport to match your home and you are building a shorter carport where water runoff is less of a concern.
Choose vertical if
You are near the coast, your carport is long, it will be enclosed later, or you just want the best roof. This is most of our customers.
FAQ
All three use the same steel frame. A regular roof has rounded eaves and panels that run front to back. A boxed eave roof is a peaked A-frame with panels still running front to back. A vertical roof is an A-frame with panels running top to bottom, so rain and debris slide straight off.
The vertical roof. It sheds heavy rain and debris best and performs best in high wind. It is also required on most carports over 36′ long.
On a 20′ × 21′ carport it is $600 more than regular ($2,395 vs $1,795). On a 24′ × 26′ it is $800 more ($3,595 vs $2,795). The gap grows with size.
Every roof style gets engineering for your address. The regular roof is a good fit for shorter carports in milder spots where budget matters most. For long buildings and high-wind areas, choose vertical.
The boxed eave and vertical roofs both have the peaked A-frame look of a house roof. The vertical roof also has vertical panel lines that many homeowners like.
Standard pitch is 3:12 on 12′ to 30′ widths for every style. Custom pitches are available on request and may add freight on large buildings.
Tell us where the carport is going and what it covers. We will recommend a roof and send a written quote with every cost included.
Prices from the Carports Anywhere 2026 price list (revised July 16, 2026). Prices subject to change; your written quote is final. Licensed Florida contractor CGC1540551.
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