In 1938, iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was expanding his Usonian design concept when he popularized the term “carport.” The homes he built—structurally sound, minimal, yet artistically-minded—needed a complementary structure to protect automobiles from the elements. For Wright, enclosed spaces like garages just wouldn’t do; they encouraged clutter. Instead, the carport emerged as his solution of choice.
Nearly a century later, building carports that balance durability with aesthetics is a mainstay of LV Iron & Steel. As The Valley’s top steel fabricator, LV Iron & Steel has evolved the carport from Wright’s economical solution for homes to a strategic investment for large-scale commercial operations.
Today’s commercial carports from LV Iron do more than shade vehicles. This edition of Iron Insights reveals how carports can protect valuable assets, enhance employee satisfaction, increase property values, and even create opportunities for solar energy generation.
Custom vs Classic Design? Which Carport Fits Your Needs
Reasons Commercial Properties Need Carports in Las Vegas
By Josie Brocato on November 26, 2025
An Ideal Investment
Despite their many advantages, carports are often undervalued as commercial investments. Nelson Pereira at LV Iron & Steel sees this changing in Las Vegas. “Due to our extreme, hot weather conditions, it is nice to have shaded structures like the carports for people here in Vegas,” he says. “It is something we feel is important to offer, especially for large-scale commercial use.”
When you think of a carport, shade is certainly top-of-mind, but that’s just one of many benefits carports offer. Here’s why carports are an ideal investment for commercial and industrial properties.
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So far, this guide has showcased why carports can be beneficial and which design might be right for you. But why choose LV Iron & Steel? The answer comes down to experience, expertise, and execution.
With 30 years of steel fabrication and a deep-rooted connection to Las Vegas, LV Iron & Steel understands the unique demands of Southern Nevada's climate and construction landscape. The company offers a full suite of in-house capabilities—from design and detailing to fabrication and finishing—giving them complete control over quality at every stage.
"From pre-construction coordination to on-site delivery, we manage every variable that can impact timelines, safety, and cost," explains Nelson Pereira. This comprehensive approach has earned LV Iron & Steel a reputation as a trusted partner that meets clients where they are on design and pricing, then guides them seamlessly through the entire process.
Carports deliver essential vehicle and asset protection at a fraction of the cost of enclosed parking structures. They shield cars, trucks, and equipment from UV damage, windblown debris, and weather deterioration, extending vehicle lifespans for both company fleets and customer automobiles.
“For those seeking custom builds we can help design and engineer the vision you have in mind.”
Understanding the benefits of commercial carports is the first step. Next, consider your carport options to find one that fits your needs. The modern carport is highly customizable, but many companies opt for one of the two classic options. For commercial and industrial use, the prevailing carport designs are called Single and Double Cantilever Carports.
Why Choose LV Iron & Steel
It’s a reputation that resonates with high-profile commercial clients. Frank 'Guy' Martin, President of Martin-Harris Construction—a legacy firm with an integral hand in building modern Las Vegas—has experienced LV Iron & Steel’s professionalism firsthand.
"I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the entire team at LV Iron for their outstanding work," says Martin. "The LV Iron & Steel team was collaborative, on schedule, and solution-oriented throughout the process. I am proud to have partnered with such a dedicated and talented group, and I look forward to future opportunities between Martin-Harris Construction and LV Iron & Steel."
Beyond large-scale commercial projects, LV Iron & Steel also serves residential clients, creating carport platforms for solar arrays that help power homes throughout the Valley. Whether your project involves a sprawling parking facility or a single-family home, LV Iron & Steel brings the same commitment to quality and customer service.
No matter what carport design, size, or purpose fits your needs, LV Iron & Steel delivers.
In Las Vegas, shade is a luxury. Covered parking protects employees from our extreme weather conditions. Workers appreciate not having to enter scorching vehicles during their shifts, and this seemingly simple benefit can boost morale, reduce heat-related health incidents, and serve as a valuable recruiting tool.
Improved Employee Satisfaction.
Improved Employee Satisfaction
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Customers
Property Value
& Multi-Use Potential
Cost-Effective Protection
Cost-effective Protection.
Studies show that extreme heat can negatively affect a customer’s mood and spending. Carports provide shade, keeping customers happier and their cars cooler than parking in direct sunlight. For retail centers, medical facilities, restaurants, and hospitality properties, covered parking demonstrates consideration for customer comfort—particularly valuable for elderly customers, families with children, or anyone sensitive to extreme heat.
Happier Customers.
Carports can increase property value while offering remarkable versatility and energy generation. As they provide shade and protection below, today’s carports can integrate solar panel arrays above. In sun-drenched regions like Southern Nevada, solar-integrated carports can generate significant electricity to offset building energy costs or even create revenue through net metering programs. Meanwhile, carports provide a shady expanse for outdoor events, farmers markets or swap meets, maximizing potential ROI.
Property Value and Multi-Use Potential.
A cantilever carport uses a support system anchored to one side, eliminating the need for support columns on the opposite side, creating a clean, unobstructed space beneath the carport. For a single cantilever carport, picture the carport roof anchored to a building and jutting out like a diving board, leaving the front completely open with no posts.
The dual cantilever carport features cantilever spans with support columns positioned in the middle, allowing the roof structure to extend outward in both directions.
“Single Cantilever and Double Cantilever carports are what we are mostly fabricating for our customers here in the Valley,” explains LV Iron & Steel’s Nelson Pereira. “For those seeking custom builds we can help design and engineer the vision you have in mind.”
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An Ideal Investment
Cost-effective Protection.
Carports deliver essential vehicle and asset protection at a fraction of the cost of enclosed parking structures. They shield cars, trucks, and equipment from UV damage, windblown debris, and weather deterioration, extending vehicle lifespans for both company fleets and customer automobiles.
Cost-effective Protection.
Carports deliver essential vehicle and asset protection at a fraction of the cost of enclosed parking structures. They shield cars, trucks, and equipment from UV damage, windblown debris, and weather deterioration, extending vehicle lifespans for both company fleets and customer automobiles.
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Improved Employee Satisfaction.
In Las Vegas, shade is a luxury. Covered parking protects employees from our extreme weather conditions. Workers appreciate not having to enter scorching vehicles during their shifts, and this seemingly simple benefit can boost morale, reduce heat-related health incidents, and serve as a valuable recruiting tool.
An Ideal Investment
Despite their many advantages, carports are often undervalued as commercial investments. Nelson Pereira at LV Iron & Steel sees this changing in Las Vegas. “Due to our extreme, hot weather conditions, it is nice to have shaded structures like the carports for people here in Vegas,” he says. “It is something we feel is important to offer, especially for large-scale commercial use.”
When you think of a carport, shade is certainly top-of-mind, but that’s just one of many benefits carports offer. Here’s why carports are an ideal investment for commercial and industrial properties.
Understanding the benefits of commercial carports is the first step. Next, consider your carport options to find one that fits your needs. The modern carport is highly customizable, but many companies opt for one of the two classic options. For commercial and industrial use, the prevailing carport designs are called Single and Double Cantilever Carports.
Custom vs Classic Design? Which Carport Fits Your Needs
Understanding the benefits of commercial carports is the first step. Next, consider your carport options to find one that fits your needs. The modern carport is highly customizable, but many companies opt for one of the two classic options. For commercial and industrial use, the prevailing carport designs are called Single and Double Cantilever Carports.
So far, this guide has showcased why carports can be beneficial and which design might be right for you. But why choose LV Iron & Steel? The answer comes down to experience, expertise, and execution.
With 30 years of steel fabrication and a deep-rooted connection to Las Vegas, LV Iron & Steel understands the unique demands of Southern Nevada's climate and construction landscape. The company offers a full suite of in-house capabilities—from design and detailing to fabrication and finishing—giving them complete control over quality at every stage.
"From pre-construction coordination to on-site delivery, we manage every variable that can impact timelines, safety, and cost," explains Nelson Pereira. This comprehensive approach has earned LV Iron & Steel a reputation as a trusted partner that meets clients where they are on design and pricing, then guides them seamlessly through the entire process.
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