What is a boxed eave on a carport?

A boxed-eave carport roof extends beyond the exterior wall (i.e., the eaves), and is enclosed by metal so that the interior materials are not visible. Basically, it's an enclosed carport eave that looks similar to the eave on a house. The overhang is 6 inches on the ends, and approximately 6-8 inches on the sides depending on the overall size of the carport.

What does boxed eave mean?

Boxed-eave means that the roof hangs over the building or carport several inches and is then closed in or enclosed with metal to form a clean and boxed-in look on the structure. It is the type of eave/roof trim around the roof edges.

What is the difference between a boxed eave and a vertical style roof?

A boxed eave is a style description that means the eave is closed in with metal to look clean and boxed-in like a house eave. Vertical roofs are where the metal runs up and down, vertically, instead of side to side, horizontally. These roofs are recommended in areas that receive high winds and a lot of rain, snow, or ice. The angled vertical roof paneling helps direct snow, rain, leaves, dirt, and pine straw off the roof to allow debris to slide off and not accumulate on the roof. A vertical roof also has a ridge cap that runs along the top of the roof lengthwise where a boxed eave does not have this feature. This ridge cap provides more support for the vertical roof structure and therefore is the best design to choose for your metal building or car cover.