{"title":"Back Pull Single Carport","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rc-vs\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rc-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-eyebrow\"\u003eClear-Span Parking\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"rc-h2\"\u003eBack-Pull Single Cantilever Carport Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-lead\"\u003eA back-pull single cantilever carport puts the support posts on one side and pulls the whole roof load to the rear, so the front and parking-side of the bay stay completely open. You pull straight in, swing your doors wide, and walk around the vehicle without dodging a single post. Every kit here is factory-direct aluminum that ships pre-cut and pre-drilled, with stainless hardware and a powder-coated finish built for North American sun, rain, and snow loads. These are single-bay kits sized for one car, truck, boat, or RV slip-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-vs\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:100%;margin:0;font-family:inherit;color:#2A2B2A;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rc-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-eyebrow\"\u003eWhy Back-Pull\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"rc-h2\"\u003eNo front posts in your way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-lead\"\u003eA standard post-on-both-sides carport boxes the vehicle in. The back-pull cantilever design moves the structure out of your path, which is the whole reason people choose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rc-cards\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/4796\/8547\/files\/Back-PullCantileverDoubleCarportGrey1_1.webp\" alt=\"Back-pull cantilever aluminum carport in grey with clear front opening\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rc-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"rc-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eOpen front and side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe roof cantilevers from rear-mounted posts, leaving the entry and door-swing side free of obstructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rc-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"rc-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAluminum that won't rust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eMarine-grade aluminum framing with stainless fasteners — no rust streaks, no annual repainting, unlike galvanized steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rc-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"rc-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eBolt-together kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eParts arrive pre-cut and pre-drilled with labeled hardware and instructions, so a competent DIYer can assemble it with common tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rc-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-eyebrow\"\u003eIs It For You\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"rc-h2\"\u003eSingle back-pull vs. standard single carport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"rc-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack-pull single\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard single\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — fully open entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosts on both front corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoor-swing clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen on the post-free side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited by side posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTight driveways, daily in-and-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen lots with room to spare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum, powder-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum, powder-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-year structural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-year structural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-lead\"\u003eBoth designs use the same aluminum frame and finish — the difference is purely where the posts sit and how much room you get around the vehicle. If you want the same rust-free reasoning behind aluminum over steel spelled out, read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/aluminum-vs-steel-carports\"\u003ealuminum vs. steel carport comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rc-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-eyebrow\"\u003eBefore You Order\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"rc-h2\"\u003eSizing and install notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-lead\"\u003eMeasure the parking footprint plus the door-swing room you want on the open side, then confirm the kit's clear width and height fit your vehicle. Most single kits anchor to a concrete pad; some sites use ground anchors. Carports are permanent structures in many jurisdictions, so check with your local building department for permit and setback rules before you pour or anchor. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/installation-guides\"\u003ecarport installation guides\u003c\/a\u003e walk through anchoring, hardware, and the assembly sequence step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rc-sec rc-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rc-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"rc-h2\"\u003eBack-pull single carport questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat does \"back-pull cantilever\" actually mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt means the support posts sit at the rear of the carport and the roof beam reaches forward over the parking bay without front posts. The structural load is \"pulled back\" to those rear posts, so the front and one side of the bay stay completely open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from a standard single carport?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA standard single carport has posts on both sides of the vehicle. The back-pull design removes the front and parking-side posts, giving you a clear entry and full door-swing room. The frame material, finish, and 10-year structural warranty are the same — only the post layout changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a permit to install one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOften yes. A carport is a permanent structure in many areas and may require a building permit, anchoring inspection, or setback compliance. Rules vary widely by city and county, so check with your local building department before you order or pour a pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the kit hard to assemble myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe kit ships pre-cut and pre-drilled with labeled hardware and instructions, so a confident DIYer with common tools and a helper can assemble it. The rear-post cantilever does need the posts and footing anchored correctly — our installation guides cover that, and you can hire a local contractor for the anchoring if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty comes with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery aluminum carport kit carries a 10-year structural warranty. The marine-grade aluminum frame, stainless fasteners, and powder-coated finish are built to resist rust and corrosion in sun, rain, and snow. 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