... and this photo looks the opposite direction, towards the carport. Here it is clear why corrugated metal is used: Because it's lightweight, the roof can overhang a good amount (it looks to be about five or six feet) with a small-sized structure. Note the purlins running perpendicular to the structure just below the roof; these are necessary to support the corrugated metal, so the ribs can follow the line of the structure and shed water to the backyard.
This house addition in Austin, Texas by Furman + Keil Architects uses corrugated metal as an extension of the roof over a gallery that connects the carport and the main house. This gallery becomes the main entrance, so the living room is freed of this function. This photo shows the view from the carport towards the house and the backyard ...
more corrugated steel patio overhang. Definitely a real option for carports, boat storage, and areas not front and back of house where I still think this is a bit too modern and industrial.
and this photo looks the opposite direction, towards the carport. Here it is clear why corrugated metal is used: Because it's lightweight, the roof can overhang a good amount (it looks to be about five or six feet) with a small-sized structure. Note the purlins running perpendicular to the structure just below the roof; these are necessary to support the corrugated metal, so the ribs can follow the line of the structure and shed water to the backyard.
and this photo looks the opposite direction, towards the carport. Here it is clear why corrugated metal is used: Because it's lightweight, the roof can overhang a good amount (it looks to be about five or six feet) with a small-sized structure. Note the purlins running perpendicular to the structure just below the roof; these are necessary to support the corrugated metal, so the ribs can follow the line of the structure and shed water to the backyard