Storage Shed vs. Carport
The shed is a small, fully zippered enclosure sized for bikes, tools or garden equipment; the carport is a much larger open-sided structure with two doors, sized and marketed for a vehicle rather than loose equipment.
Side by side
| 8'x8' storage shed | 12'x20' carport | |
|---|---|---|
| Roof size (advertised) | 8' x 8' | 12' x 20' |
| Manufacturer spec (precise) | 8' x 8' (matches exactly) | 11.8' x 19.68' |
| Enclosure | Fully zippered | Open-sided, 2 doors |
| Frame | Steel | Galvanized steel |
| Cover | 170g waterproof PE tarp | 170g waterproof PE tarp |
| Published wind rating | 34-39 mph (with sandbags) | Not published |
| Weight | 61.73 lb | 127.76 lb |
What actually differs
The shed fully encloses whatever is stored inside behind a zipper; the carport is open-sided with two doors, designed to drive or push a vehicle through rather than to seal contents away. The size difference reflects that: a shed sized for equipment on foot, a carport sized for a vehicle's footprint plus clearance to move around it.
What actually helps
For bikes, tools, a mower or furniture covers, the shed's smaller, fully enclosed design is the closer fit. For a car, boat or truck, the carport's open sides and larger footprint are necessary - a vehicle will not fit through the shed's zippered entry regardless of overall size.
Two different rounding stories
The shed's advertised 8'x8' size matches GARTOO's own precise item specification exactly. The carport's advertised 12'x20' rounds up from a more precise 11.8'x19.68' - see the reference guides for how this site handles that kind of title-vs-spec rounding generally.
Questions
Can the carport be used as a large storage shed?
Not confirmed by GARTOO - it is open-sided with two doors rather than a zippered enclosure, so it does not seal contents the way the shed does.
Does the carport have the same published wind rating as the shed?
No - only the shed's listing publishes a specific wind-speed figure among these two.
Which one is easier to move once assembled?
Not addressed by either listing - treat both as structures assembled and anchored in place, not portable once set up.