{"product_id":"loj-whittington-double-carport","title":"The Whittington Double Carport – LOJ Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whittington Double is the size most households settle on: two cars, side by side, under one broad shingled roof. What sets the Whittington apart is its curved laminated beams, which give the roof a soft arch rather than a hard triangle — a good deal handsomer than the usual carport, and worth the difference on a front drive you look at every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timber carport suits a driveway for practical reasons as well as good looks. There are no doors to heave up in the rain, the open sides give you room to walk right round both cars with the shopping, and frost, sap, bird mess and leaf-fall all stay off the paintwork. It goes up in days rather than weeks, it needs no foundations beyond the drive you already have, and it will usually sit more comfortably next to a house than a steel or plastic shelter. The pressure-treated redwood weathers to a soft silver-honey over the years, or you can keep the colour with an exterior stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers two cars side by side, with an open front and open sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved laminated (glulam) beams under an apex roof — the Whittington signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure-treated Northern European redwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding-grade asphalt felt shingle tiles — choice of black, green, brown or red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal post holders and all fixings included, so there are no concrete footings to dig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's 10-year anti-rot guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-packed self-assembly kit (installation available on request through our local team)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure-treated Northern European redwood (pine and spruce)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstantial square posts, approx. 16–20cm square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApex roof carried on curved laminated (glulam) beams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoof covering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding-grade asphalt felt shingle tiles — black, green, brown or red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5.85m wide x 5.31m deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2.96m to the eaves, around 3.25m at the ridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 2.2m at the front and 1.85m at the rear — worth checking if you run a van, a tall 4x4 or a roof box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnchoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc-plated metal post holders included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer's 10-year anti-rot guarantee (timber in direct ground contact is excluded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat-packed self-assembly kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Whittington is built in more than one size and dimensions are approximate — please confirm exact sizes with us before ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill two cars really fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortably, yes — two family cars side by side with room to open the doors. Measure to the clear width between the posts rather than the overall width, and allow a little extra if you regularly load children or shopping from the side. If you need a third bay, or want two cars plus a covered working or seating area, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/loj-whittington-triple-carport\"\u003eWhittington Triple\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase and planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The carport needs a firm, level surface to stand on — an existing concrete, block-paved or tarmac drive is usually ideal, as the post holders anchor straight down into it. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-a-base\"\u003eMore on choosing a base\u003c\/a\u003e. Many carports fall under permitted development, but the rules differ in front of the house, in a conservation area or alongside a listed building, so do have a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/planning-permission-guide\"\u003eplanning permission guide\u003c\/a\u003e before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e The timber arrives pressure-treated and needs no immediate attention, but a coat of exterior wood stain will hold the colour if you would rather it did not silver. See the Protek stains and treatments in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories-extras\"\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; Extras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to order and delivered on a 13.6m articulated lorry — please note that arranging a team to unload the pallet on site is the customer's responsibility. It arrives flat-packed as a self-assembly kit, and we can arrange installation through our trusted local team if you would rather not build it yourself. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-installation\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; installation info\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: photos are of the Whittington carport range and are for illustrative purposes — the exact proportions shown may not always match this specific size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to see the whole LOJ range?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/loj-brochure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the free LOJ brochure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOJ by Lichfield Garden Buildings","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54994773246293,"sku":"041838-BLK-REVELATIO-DOUBLE","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":54994773279061,"sku":"041838-GRN-REVELATIO-DOUBLE","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":54994773311829,"sku":"041838-BRN-REVELATIO-DOUBLE","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":54994773344597,"sku":"041838-RED-REVELATIO-DOUBLE","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1079\/2697\/8901\/files\/C02F712B-7854-481B-A785-42AFA8910D1C.jpg?v=1789575626","url":"https:\/\/lichfieldgardenbuildings.com\/products\/loj-whittington-double-carport","provider":"Lichfield Garden Buildings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}