SouthernShade Solutions Auto Canopy
(pitched, variety of colors)
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Steel Carport Kit
(flat roof, no colors, no trim)
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Aluminum Carport Kit
(trim color options, flat roof or pitched)
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Tent-Fabric Carport Kit
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Est. cost $1500
(not including installation)
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$1600 - $1800
(not including installation)
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$2500 (flat roof)
$4500-6000 (pitched roof)
(not including installation)
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$250 - $500
(uses tie-down stakes)
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Size: 9'
W x 18'
L x 8-9'H
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Size: 9'
W x 18'
L x 8-9'H
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Size: 9'
W x 18'
L x 8-9'H
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Size: 9'
W x 18'
L x 8-9'H
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90 mph wind load
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90 mph wind load
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45 - 90 mph wind load
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Aluminum poles - can be bent and damaged by high wind; usually not wind-rated
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COMTEX™ Premium Fire Rated Shade Fabric
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Steel Roof
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Aluminum Roof
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Fabric, polyester or Polyethylene
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Form - very attractive, colorful, clean - many color and style options
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Plain, not designed for beauty
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Some varieties offer pitched roofs and color trim
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Pitched roof form; Some varieties come in color choices
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Function - UV protection, highly durable
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Function - UV protection, highly durable
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Function - UV protection, highly durable
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Function - UV protection, highly durable
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Hail-proof
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Hail-proof
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Hail-proof
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Hail-proof
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Almost Maintenance-Free, just hose off when necessary (which is not often)
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Needs maintenance to keep clean and leaf-free
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Needs maintenance to keep clean and leaf-free, especially the flat version
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Fabric can stain, Cannot be left out in severe weather;
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Permanent
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Permanent
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Permanent
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Semi-permanent
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10-year structural warranty
(see details)
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(Not stated on website)
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(Not stated on website)
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(Not stated on website)
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