Single truss
20 × 20 ft
A compact covered bay with a white PE roof and a single truss galvanized steel frame.
Indicative roof kit$1,303.20 USD
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Shipping Container Shelters & Canopies
Choose a roof kit for your covered bay. Compare five sizes, single truss or double truss peak frames, and the cover and options for your project.
5 roof kits20–60 ft nominal widthsPE or PVCSelected cover by kitOpen or enclosedEnd walls quoted separately
FIVE SIZES · TWO FRAME CONFIGURATIONS
Find your roof kit
Choose a size to see the selected frame, cover, specifications and quote options.
Single truss
26 × 20 ft
More nominal width with a short roof length: single truss galvanized steel and a gray PVC cover.
Indicative roof kit$1,823.20 USD
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Single truss
33 × 40 ft
A deeper roof plan for equipment and material zones, with a single truss frame and gray PVC cover.
Indicative roof kit$3,887.20 USD
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Single truss
40 × 40 ft
A broad square roof plan with a single truss galvanized steel frame and gray PVC cover.
Indicative roof kit$4,264.00 USD
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Double truss peak
60 × 40 ft
A wide double truss peak roof with a gray PVC cover for a planned equipment or storage layout.
Indicative roof kit$8,816.00 USD
View kit →Indicative prices in USD for the roof kit. Supporting containers and end walls are separate. Confirm the exact fittings, freight, unloading, assembly and taxes in an itemized quote before ordering. Renderings illustrate the kit type; the selected model’s documents define the final assembly.
Nominal size and usable space
Match your equipment and access route to the selected model’s drawings.
Roof width × length
The kit label gives its nominal roof plan. Use it to compare sizes and plan area.
Space between supports
Container spacing and attachment locations come from the exact model’s mounting layout.
Finished entry opening
Check clear width and height with the roof profile, end walls and door hardware in place.
Bring your equipment dimensions
Include mirrors, attachments, raised components, turning space and room to work. Have the support-container height, condition and mounting arrangement checked with the exact roof.
Choose the shelter around what happens inside
Measure the equipment and its route through the bay, then include the room needed to park, work and retrieve materials.
Vehicles & equipment
Include mirrors, attachments, raised components and handling equipment. Compare the full operating envelope with the entry and arch profile.
Materials & yard storage
Lay out racks, stacked loads, aisles and loading space. An open roof provides overhead cover; weather protection at the sides depends on the enclosure options.
A covered work area
Allow for workers, machinery, lighting and utilities in the proposed layout. A fabric roof alone does not establish an insulated or climate-controlled workspace.
Separate the roof kit from the complete project
Get a written bill of materials and scope for each part of the installation. A roof-kit price does not establish a complete building price.
Frame, cover & fittings
Confirm the exact frame configuration, cover material and attachments supplied with the selected model.
Containers, mounts & foundations
Supporting containers are separate. Include existing containers so their condition and mounting compatibility can be assessed.
Delivery, unloading & assembly
Plan kit freight, container delivery, unloading and assembly as separate services.
Coordinate roof and container deliveries
Roof kits travel as packed components; the supporting containers require their own transport and placement plan. Confirm both scopes with the responsible parties.
Verify the shipment
Ask for current crate dimensions, weights, number of packages and unloading instructions for the exact kit. Confirm access, lifting capacity and who supplies the unloading equipment.
Prepare the supports
Agree on the foundations, level, spacing and mounting references before placement. Use the selected model’s installation drawings rather than the nominal width in the product name.
Schedule assembly
Ask the installer for the crew, equipment, sequence and project duration after reviewing the model and site. Include access, weather conditions, enclosure work and any required inspections.
Model and site documents
Choose the configuration and enclosure first, then have the complete support system assessed for the site. A generic advertised wind speed or snow figure does not establish the design of your installation.
- Model and revision of the roof, mounting and installation drawings
- Design criteria for the address, exposure, wind and snow, including drift where relevant
- Container condition, attachments, anchors and foundations included in the design
- Effect of the selected end walls, openings and equipment layout
- Documents and reviews required by the local authority
- Written operating limits and procedures from the model-specific manual
Assembly, cover care and warranty
Keep the matching assembly and care manual, inspection schedule and replacement-cover reference. Confirm the written frame and cover warranty for the exact configuration.
Questions before ordering
What is a container shelter?
In this category, a roof spans a bay between two supporting shipping containers. The containers form the side supports; the covered bay sits between them. Specify whether you want open ends, partial walls or enclosed ends.
Is the roof width the gap between containers?
The size label describes the nominal roof plan. The container gap, mounting points, clear entry width and inside height require the selected model’s support and opening drawings.
Can I use my existing containers?
Have their length, height, condition, placement and mounting compatibility checked for the exact roof. Confirm whether the design accepts standard or High Cube boxes and the required attachment method.
Are the supporting containers and end walls included?
Supporting containers are excluded from the five price examples, and end walls are separate options. Ask for a written bill of materials and exclusions for any offer you compare.
What does a shipping container roof kit cost?
The indicative roof-kit prices shown here run from $1,303.20 for a 20 × 20 ft white PE single truss kit to $8,816.00 for a 60 × 40 ft gray PVC double truss peak kit. Supporting containers, end walls, delivery, unloading, site work and assembly require their own confirmed scope. Request an itemized quote for the exact configuration and your delivery ZIP.
Will a wider or double truss kit suit local wind and snow?
Select from model-specific documents for the site and complete support system. Width or the phrase double truss does not establish a wind or snow rating. Include foundations, attachments and enclosure options in the assessment.
Describe the whole shelter, from roof to ground
Add your delivery ZIP, use, equipment dimensions, roof size, available containers, wall and door options, site access and timing. The request builder creates an editable brief you can copy or download.