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Meet the owners

Ray & Chelsey

Hi there we’re Ray and Chelsey Hilmus, the husband and wife team behind Rebel Carports and Rebel Outdoor Products. We’ve been together for 16 years and are blessed with four wonderful children and three precious doggies who keep our lives full of love, joy, and a little bit of chaos.

For us, this business is more than just work it’s our passion and purpose. We’ve spent over 10 years helping families and property owners like you find the perfect metal building solutions, and we truly love what we do each day.

Whether you prefer to talk on the phone or meet with us in person, we’re here to make the process simple, clear, and stress-free. As a small, family-owned business, your support means the world to us and helps provide for our family while we continue serving yours.

Thank you for choosing Rebel Carports we can’t wait to work with you.

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Rebel Carport

Mission & Vision

At Modera, our mission is to craft exceptional architectural designs that combine innovation, functionality, and sustainability. We aim to create spaces that inspire, enrich communities, and elevate everyday living through collaborative, client-focused solutions.

We envision Modera as a global leader in architecture, recognized for transforming bold ideas into timeless designs. Our goal is to shape the future of urban and residential landscapes by pushing boundaries, fostering creativity, and enhancing the built environment.

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FAQ's

Please note these are estimated time frames only and may vary depending on weather conditions, shop scheduling, and equipment availability.

Usually once an order is placed and paid for, delivery and installation timeframes depend on your location. If you are within four hours of any of our three shop locations in Joplin, Missouri, Nacogdoches, Texas, or Carthage, Mississippi, the current lead time is typically 2 to 4 weeks.

For customers located four to six hours away, lead times are generally 3 to 5 weeks, and for locations six or more hours away, lead times are usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Unfortunately, we do not move or remove existing carports. We only install the carports we sell.
Yes! We offer no credit check Rent to Own and Bank Financing (credit must be approved).
We offer three different roof styles to choose from.

Traditional: It has curved edges on both sides and is our most affordable option. The sheet metal runs horizontally from gabled end to gabled end.

A-line Horizontal (Boxed Eave): This is an A-frame roof with the sheet metal running horizontally. It has a cleaner, more finished look than the traditional style and is still a budget-friendly choice.

Vertical: This is an A-frame style roof with the sheet metal running vertically from the peak of the roof to the top of the side walls. It does cost more, but it looks great and allows rain to wash off leaves and debris more easily.

Some customers have a preference on roof style and some do not. It really just comes down to what look and function you prefer.
Unfortunately, we do not offer concrete or dirt work, but depending on your area, we may be able to customer recommend a contractor near you.
The pad is to be within 3 inches of level. If not, they can use blocks or other things to get it leveled. Structure can be installed on dirt, gravel, crushed rock, asphalt, concrete, etc.

Options and upgrades

3/12 Roof Pitches are standard with 4/12, and 5/12 upgrades available.

6” Overhangs are standard with the option to upgrade to 1’ Overhangs

Single Leg 2 ½” x 2 ½” 14 Gauge Square Tubing is standard with 12 Gauge Framing Upgrade available if needed. We also have options for Double Legs Framing and Ladder Legs when required.

Our standard trusses are 5 ft on Center spacing but have the option for 4 ft on Center framing for extra strength and support. This can be

If your local area is prone to heavier snow/ice loads, 12g Framing Upgrade would be highly recommended.

concrete

GalvStruct Buildings is not responsible or liable for any issues regarding foundations and only offers the information as non-binding recommendations.

Items for Review:

Minimum of 4" thick slab with 3500 psi concrete for center build widths of 30’ or less, minimum 6” For lean-to base rails, concrete slabs that extend to the outer edge of each lean-to are required for anchoring

Plastic vapor barrier

3/8" rebar on an 18" grid

Squared and poured to the exact dimensions of your floorplan, which is measured from the outer edge to the outer edge of the frame. Wood forms must be removed prior to the installation team arriving.

Foundation Work - GalvStruct Buildings does not offer any foundation work or foundation adjustments. Concrete must be level, square, and cured for at least 5 days prior to the installation team arriving.

Stub Ups - All items penetrating the slab (plumbing, electrical, security anchors, etc.) must be placed no closer than 3" front on the outer edge of the concrete pad to prevent obstruction of base rail placement.

Aprons - Aprons (Ramps) are recommended for Roll Up Doors. Aprons should be the width of the door opening.

Notched Brick Ledges - Brick Ledges help to mitigate water from flowing into the structure by forcing the base rails to sit lower than the structure's floor. Notches should be at least 1" lower than the interior floor area and inset 2.75" from the outer edge of the concrete. Adding this type of ledge doesn't increase the overall dimensions of the concrete pad.

Notched Drip Ledges - Drip Ledges help to mitigate water from flowing into the structure by allowing the exterior sheet metal to overlap the seam of the base rails and the concrete, as well as acting as a rat-guard trim. Adding this type of ledge will increase the overall dimensions of the concrete pad by 3/4" on all sides

Niches - Niches (Small Cut-Outs) can also be used instead of Aprons for Roll Up Doors. Niches should be the width of the door opening, 1" high, and inset 4" from the outer edge of the concrete. 

Summer Pours - Customers are responsible for keeping their concrete foundation wet for a few days after pouring in hot weather to keep the concrete from becoming brittle. Brittle foundations can result in cracking of the concrete when anchoring base rails.

"Black Gumbo Soil" - Also known as black clay soil; this type of soil can cause excessive settling of concrete foundations when abrupt changes of soil conditions occur, such as drought or extended dry periods followed by extended periods of rain. This settling subject's metal structures to extensive torque and can cause numerous waves or wrinkles in the metal. This effect can also interfere with door operation. To help mitigate this effect, 6" slabs and/or 24" deep footings are recommended to avoid any additional cost of building repairs due to this type of soil.

Erosion Control - Customers are responsible for erosion control of the fill dirt adjacent to the concrete slab.

WARRANTIES

Warranties are limited to the original purchaser. All warranties are void in the event of:

Any change, modification or addition to a structure not completed by GalvStruct Buildings that is not part of the original building order details, including but not limited to, plumbing, electrical work, or any modification that penetrates the original materials in any way, as well as spray foam insulation

Foundations that are out of level (or out of square in the occurrence of concrete foundations)

Damage caused by customer negligence as defined in each warranty type

Attachments to existing builds. Attachments are NOT covered under any warranty.

The warranties disclosed are in lieu of all other warranties, explicit or implicit, without limitation. This includes any warranties implied or expressed by your retailer or 3rd party vendor. The purchaser must have an original copy of this document at the time of any claim.
All buildings have a 90 day Workmanship Warranty, effective upon the day of installation. Roof surfaces are rated for 25 lbs per square foot. GalvStruct Buildings is not liable for the warranty repair of any damages or malfunctions that are the result of:

Installations by persons not approved by GalvStruct Buildings

Inclement weather Foundations that are not level (or square, in the occurrence of concrete foundations)

Movement of structures from the original installation site by persons not approved by GalvStruct Buildings

Roof loads exceeding the specifications of a structure as defined by the original work order

Customer negligence

Items not covered by GalvStruct Buildings’ workmanship warranty include, but are not limited to:

Items specified on the original work order that are not installed by a GalvStruct Buildings approved installation team

Items not provided by GalvStruct Buildings that are installed at the customer's request, such as residential doors and windows

Leaks at the base of buildings installed on concrete pads that exceed the floorplan dimensions of the build

Minor fabrication anomalies of roll up doors, walk in doors, windows, etc. (Examples of these types of anomalies include: misplaced stickers from the product manufacturer, template punchouts for roll up door latches on sizes where latches can be installed on the exterior or interior of the door)

Minor color variances between different doors or windows that may have been manufactured in different batches

Foundation adjustments to make the base rails of the buildings level
Wind ratings are valid only when buildings are anchored with the appropriate anchor type for their foundation. Builds with only rebar are not covered by the warranty. Generic drawings are not automatically provided, and are available to the customer by request.

Greenhouse configurations have no Wind Warranty. When certified generic drawings are provided, or site-specific drawings are purchased, by the customer for the corresponding building, and the recommended anchoring for the foundation type is applied to the building, the following applies:

Warranty for one (1) year from the date of installation

Buildings are rated for 140mph to 170mph 3 second bursts of wind with appropriate anchors for the selected foundation type. This value varies depending on the engineered drawing type. Consult with your dealer for details.

The High Wind Package increases the wind rating to 170mph 3 second bursts of wind.

Buildings with 3 fully enclosed sides will require supplemental concreted braces to maintain their wind warranty, as these build configurations result in increased pressure inside the structure during strong winds.
GalvStruct Buildings warranties against leaks for eligible builds for 90 days past the installation date. 

Buildings without Leak Warranty include:

Buildings exceeding 35' in length with horizontally oriented sheet metal on the roof or sides

Buildings on which a customer requests that walk-in doors open inwards towards the interior of the structure

Greenhouse configurations
Greenhouse configurations and builds within 40 miles of a coastline have no Rust Warranty. Penetrating the square tubing or sheet metal of a building with any metals or other material, as well as rust caused by customer negligence of regular care and maintenance, will void the rust warranty.

Manufactured 29 gauge & 26 gauge panels, as well as 14 gauge tubing, are warrantied for 10 years against rust as long as regular care and maintenance is sustained. Manufactured 12 gauge tubing is warrantied for 20 years against rust as long as regular care and maintenance is sustained.

Regular care and maintenance is defined as:

Regular removal of dirt and debris from sheet metal panels and metal framing of the building

Removal of excessive foliage that may be in constant contact with the structure