RV Cover with Metal Roof & Thatch Skirt (Approx. 15′ High)
This project is a purpose-built RV cover featuring a standing-seam–style metal roof, square posts and beams,
a full gutter/downspout system, and a decorative tiki-thatch perimeter skirt.
The thatch is installed below the eave line to add lateral shade and soften wind/heat at coach height while keeping the roof itself metal for durability.
Concept & Use
- Clearance: ~15′ overall height (final clear height set per RV A/Cs, antennas, and site grade).
- Protection: Metal roof handles sun and rain; thatch skirt reduces side glare and splash while adding a resort look.
- Serviceability: Open bays for easy pull-through, door and slide-out access, and simple roof cleaning.
Structure & Finishes
- Posts & Beams: Square members (pressure-treated pine or engineered lumber per plans) sized to span and wind exposure.
- Roof: Corrugated/standing-seam metal panels with ridge/edge trims; integrated gutter and downspouts to manage runoff.
- Thatch skirt: Installed as a vertical/frieze band under the eave; recommended synthetic thatch for longevity and low maintenance.
- Hardware: Exterior-rated connectors and structural screws/bolts, concealed where possible for a clean look.
Why a Thatch Skirt on a Metal-Roof RV Cover?
- Shade where it matters: Low sun and side glare are cut at window level without enclosing the structure.
- Aesthetic: Warm tropical profile without giving up the long life of a metal roof.
- Airflow: Open plan maintains ventilation around the coach and helps dry morning dew.
Options & Upgrades
- LED strip or downlights under eaves; motion lights at entry bays.
- 120V/GFCI outlets, RV shore-power pedestal, and hose bib along a post line.
- Side wind/privacy panels on prevailing-wind face (removable or louvered).
- Extended overhangs or drip edges at the awning side to limit splash on the coach.
- Color-matched gutters and trims to coordinate with the site or home.
Design Notes
Final spans, post sizes, connections, roof pitch, and wind design are set by the architect/engineer of record based on local criteria and site conditions.
Clearances are field-verified to your specific coach (height with A/Cs, ladders, and antennas).
Built as a clean, durable RV shelter with a resort aesthetic: metal roof for performance, synthetic thatch skirt for shade and style.
