Open garage with starmodul steel structure and metal sheet cladding – another view

STRUCTURES FOR VEHICLES AND PARKING LOTS

Custom Metal Garages and Carports

We design metal garages and carports using steel profiles and StarModul bolted connections. Solutions for single or multiple parking spaces at homes, businesses, residential complexes, and parking facilities.

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STARMODUL SYSTEM

Bolted metal structures to protect vehicles

The StarModul system allows for the configuration of columns, beams, and roof elements using prefabricated profiles and mechanical connections. The geometry adapts to the number of vehicles, clearance requirements, maneuvering needs, and type of roofing.

  • Detached or attached garages and carports.
  • Screwed joints at compatible joints.
  • Pillar placement coordinated with doors and traffic flow.
  • Design of the roof, slopes, supports, and drainage.

Projects in 3D

Storage buildings, porches and canopies in 3D

Single-storey structures like those of a garage or carport: open them in 3D, remove the roof and see the columns, beams and joints.

Try it: switch the view or hover over a card.

  • Rotate, zoom and measure in your browser, nothing to install
  • Remove walls and roof to see every bolted joint
  • Cut by floor, hide parts and share the link

ADVANTAGES

Benefits of Garages and Carports with the StarModul System

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Screw-type mounting

Compatible joints are assembled using fasteners, reducing the need for welding during assembly.

Lean-to porch with starmodul galvanised tube structure and panel roof – another view

Custom Seating Arrangements

Width, depth, height, and pillar spacing are adjusted to accommodate the vehicles and the available space.

Porch and changing rooms with starmodul steel structure next to a football pitch in alcover (tarragona)

Structural Analysis

Profiles, thicknesses, and reinforcements are determined based on geometry, roof type, wind, snow, and supports.

Covered walkway attached to a building with starmodul structure in golmés (lleida)

Preliminary Preparation

Components can be prepared, machined, and labeled before they arrive at the job site.

Lean-to porch with starmodul galvanised tube structure and panel roof – detail

Outdoor Protection

Steel protection is specified based on the environment and the required durability.

Free-standing porch with starmodul steel structure

Modular Growth

The structure can be designed in terms of spaces or modules, with future expansions in mind.

APPLICATIONS

Solutions for garages, carports, and covered parking lots

The structure can be configured for residential, community, commercial, or industrial use. Each project is tailored to the specific requirements of vehicles, traffic flow, the lot, the roof, and site conditions.

Starmodul gable steel structure assembled on a terrace

CAR CANOPIES

Metal carports for one or more vehicles

Open carports protect vehicles from the sun and the elements while leaving the sides open. They can be configured as freestanding structures or attached to a house or building.

  • One, two, or multiple parking spaces.
  • Posts positioned to facilitate access and the opening of doors.
  • Height suitable for passenger cars, vans, or special-purpose vehicles.
  • Option to integrate a photovoltaic roof.
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METAL GARAGES

Freestanding or attached metal garages

A garage structure can be prepared to incorporate walls, a door, lighting, and other finishes specified in the project. When attached to a building, the facade, the existing structure, and the fasteners must be inspected.

  • Open, semi-open, or enclosed garages.
  • Structures adjacent to homes and warehouses.
  • Space for storage or an auxiliary area.
  • Coordination with doors, enclosures, and systems.

PARKING FOR BUSINESSES

Canopies for Businesses, Communities, and Parking Lots

For larger parking lots, modular, repetitive structures can be designed to accommodate traffic flow and the dimensions of the parking lot. The integration of solar panels on the roof can also be considered.

  • Company and store parking lots.
  • Homeowners’ associations and facilities.
  • Spaces for fleets and commercial vehicles.
  • Charging stations for electric vehicles.
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STRUCTURE CONFIGURATION

What Defines a Custom Metal Garage or Carport

Lean-to porch with starmodul galvanised tube structure and panel roof – view 4

1 · Vehicles and Parking Spaces

Quantity, dimensions, vehicle type, door opening, and required maneuver.

Starmodul gable steel structure assembled on a terrace

2 · Geometry

Width, depth, headroom, column locations, entrances, and circulation.

Covered walkway attached to a building with starmodul structure in golmés (lleida)

3 · Cover

Type of roofing, slopes, gutters, fascia boards, and potential integration of solar panels.

Lean-to porch with starmodul galvanised tube structure and panel roof – view 5

4 · Support

Base plates, anchors, foundation, and, if applicable, attachment to the existing building.

SAFETY, DRAINAGE, AND DURABILITY

A structure designed for its intended use and location

Safety depends on structural calculations, anchors, the deck, and a well-designed circulation layout. In maneuvering areas, the position of the columns must also be evaluated, as well as, where applicable, their protection against impacts.

  • Effects of wind, snow, and the weight of the deck.
  • Clearances, maneuvering, and door opening.
  • Eaves, gutters, and water drainage.
  • Support base, anchors, and steel protection.
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3D CONFIGURATOR

Design an initial structure for an online parking lot

Use the StarModul 3D configurator to design an initial geometry and obtain preliminary information on profiles and connections. The final design must be reviewed based on loads, the roof structure, anchors, and intended use.

PRICE

How much does a steel garage or carport cost?

Each garage is calculated for its parking spaces and its site. The frame is galvanised steel tube with bolted joints, ready to stand outdoors without painting.

With the 3D configurator you draw a first structure and see an indicative estimate straight away. Send us the dimensions and we will prepare the quote.

What affects the quote most:

  • The number of spaces and the dimensions: length, width and clear height.
  • Whether it is an open carport or a closed garage with walls and a door.
  • The roof (sandwich panel or metal sheet) and its slope.
  • Wind and snow loads in the area.
  • Transport and assembly, or just the kit to assemble yourself.

REAL EXAMPLES

Photos of real projects built with StarModul

Photos of projects assembled with the StarModul bolted connection system. Click a photo to enlarge it.

Open garage with starmodul steel structure and metal sheet cladding – general view
Open garage
Open garage with starmodul steel structure and metal sheet cladding – another view
Open garage
Open garage with starmodul steel structure and metal sheet cladding – detail
Open garage
Courtyard roof with starmodul steel structure
Courtyard roof
Starmodul steel pergola on a house terrace in tornabous (lleida)
Terrace pergola · Tornabous
Car park canopy with starmodul steel structure in castellolí (barcelona)
Car park canopy · Castellolí
Starmodul steel canopy for a bin storage area
Bin store canopy
Starmodul structure assembled before roofing in llívia (girona)
Structure assembled · Llívia
Covered walkway attached to a building with starmodul structure in golmés (lleida)
Covered walkway · Golmés
Starmodul steel canopy over tanks and irrigation equipment
Canopy over tanks
Bar terrace canopy with starmodul steel structure in lleida
Terrace canopy · Lleida
Attached porch with starmodul galvanised tube structure and panel roof

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About Metal Garages and Carports

A carport is typically an open structure that protects vehicles with a roof. A garage may include walls, a door, and auxiliary spaces, in addition to the structure and the roof.

Yes. The structure can be configured for a single parking space, two vehicles, or parking lots with multiple spaces. The layout depends on the dimensions, traffic flow, spans, and the required positioning of the columns.

Yes, provided that the existing structure and exterior walls are inspected and the mounting method is properly specified. A freestanding structure located next to the facade could also be considered.

It can be integrated with sandwich panels, sheet metal, polycarbonate, or other systems, including photovoltaic panels. The weight, slope, flashings, and water drainage must be determined before the final calculation.

It requires supports and anchors appropriate for the loads and the existing foundation. The solution may require foundation blocks, footings, plates, or specific fasteners and must be determined after inspecting the ground or the slab.

Location, number and type of vehicles, approximate dimensions, photographs of the space, type of roof, and whether the structure will be freestanding or attached. Plans of the lot or the existing foundation are also helpful.