DIY 3-Car Carport Plans: 36x24 Monitor Roof Triple Wood Blueprint PDF

DIY 3 car carport plans in a 31-page PDF. Build a 36x24 triple wood carport with a raised monitor roof, open clerestory, metal panels and 6x6 posts, using step-by-step drawings.

- Product: Ashford monitor roof triple carport plans, 36' x 24' frame
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 31
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet and inches), metric reference values in the cut list
- Dimensions: Frame 36' 0" x 24' 0", roof 38' 3-1/2" x 24' 3-1/2", overall height about 17' 8" above the piers
- Parking: Three bays side by side, about 11' 5" clear each, 24' deep, entered from the long side
- Entry Clearance: 7' 10-3/4" under the front row tie
- Roof: Raised 4/12 gable monitor over two 3/12 shed wings, ribbed metal panels on 2x4 purlins
- Clerestory: Open band about 12" high between the wing roofs and the monitor
- Frame: 16 pressure-treated 6x6 posts on concrete piers, doubled 2x10 beams, headers and plates, 48 knee braces
- Style: Freestanding post and beam carport with a barn-style monitor roof
- Skill Level: Intermediate-advanced, 2 to 3 people, about 7 to 9 weekends
- Includes: 14 illustrated steps, shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams, rafter templates, brace and rake board details, framing plan, elevations, finished renderings
- Best For: Homeowners and DIY builders who need covered parking for three cars, trucks or SUVs
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in These Triple Carport Plans

These wood carport plans take you from layout and concrete footings to the metal ridge cap. New parts in each step are shown in color, so you always know what goes on next.

- Overview and specifications page with all key dimensions and clearances
- Front elevation, side elevation, roof plan and a top-view framing plan
- Exploded view of the main parts: posts, row ties, outer beams, wing rafters, monitor rafters, purlins and metal roof
- Before You Start page: permits, tools, lumber sizes, fasteners and safety
- Shopping list for lumber, foundation, hardware, metal roofing and finish materials
- Master cut list: 263 cut pieces from 215 standard boards, with imperial and metric lengths
- Cut diagrams that show which board each part comes from
- Rafter templates for the wing and monitor rafters, plus knee brace and rake board details
- 14 step-by-step construction pages, each ending with the cut list for that step
- Finishing and care notes, common questions and 6 finished 3D renderings

## Monitor Roof Design with an Open Clerestory

The Ashford is a 3 car carport with a raised center roof, often called a monitor roof or raised center aisle. Two low 3/12 shed wings cover the outer bays, and a taller 4/12 gable monitor sits over the middle bay. The open clerestory band between them lets light in and lets hot air and exhaust escape.

- Each of the 4 post rows is a portal frame with a doubled 2x8 row tie and 4x6 knee braces
- Wing rafters sit on the outer beams and the wing headers; monitor rafters sit on the monitor plates and are joined by 2x6 ties
- Wings are framed and roofed first, so you work under open sky before the monitor goes up
- Footprint: 864 sq ft frame, about 1,019 sq ft of roof surface
- Foundation: 16 concrete piers, 12" diameter on 24" bell footings, 42" deep or below your frost line
- Design basis: conventional post-and-beam practice for ground snow up to about 20 psf and ordinary inland wind, not an engineered design

## File Format, Paper Size and Units

The plan is a single PDF formatted for US Letter paper. Print it at home or a print shop, or open it on a tablet or laptop at the build site. All dimensions are in feet and inches to 1/16", and the cut list adds metric values for reference.

## Who This 36x24 Carport Plan Is For

This plan suits DIY builders with framing experience who want a large three car carport with a distinctive barn look. The inner posts, monitor plates and monitor rafters are 14 to 18 ft up, so plan for scaffold or a rented lift and two or three helpers. Every cut, bolt and connector is listed in the plan.

## How to Use Your Carport Blueprint PDF

1. Buy the plan and complete checkout.
2. Download the PDF from the link on the order confirmation page or in your email.
3. Print it on US Letter paper or open it on your device.
4. Show the plan to your building department, then follow the shopping list, cut list and 14 steps to build.

Carport searches peak in spring, so the winter months are a good time to get permits, check height limits and order lumber.

## Digital Product Note

This is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. Your PDF is available right after purchase.

## License and Terms of Use

This plan is for personal use. You may build as many carports as you like for your own property. You may not resell, share or publish the PDF or its drawings. Always check local building codes, permit requirements, height limits and setbacks before you build.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the purpose of a monitor roof on a carport?

A monitor roof raises the center section above the side wings, and the open clerestory between them lets daylight in and lets hot air and exhaust out. On this carport it also gives the middle bay extra headroom.

### How big of a carport do I need for 3 cars?

A 36x24 carport gives three bays of about 11' 5" clear width and 24' of depth, enough for three cars, trucks or SUVs parked side by side.

### Do I need a permit for a 3 car carport?

An 864 sq ft 3 car carport needs a building permit almost everywhere. Show these carport plans to your building department and check its height limit for accessory structures.

### Can I use shingles on this monitor roof carport?

Yes, with changes: shingles need solid 1/2" plywood sheathing instead of purlins and a double layer of underlayment on the 3/12 wings. The heights in this monitor roof carport plan are drawn for metal panels on purlins.

### How do I download the PDF after purchase?

After checkout, a download link for the PDF appears on the order confirmation page and in your confirmation email. Click it to save the carport plans to your computer, tablet or phone.

Browse more DIY building plans in the KRMPLANS store, including double carports, chicken coops and cabins. If you have a question about this triple carport plan, send us a message and we will be glad to help.