We started with one of the portable "garages" from Harbor Freight and then when the original tarp cover died... we put rippled steel sheets on the top... but when we do it again we will use the fiberglass sheets
For a freestanding carport, anchor large posts in the ground at the four corners. Use cement to anchor them firmly and securely. Then, build a simple framework using 2x6s. Make sure to space the boards 16" apart to insure they will be sturdy enough. Raise the framework onto the posts, and attach with lag bolts, nails, etc to support the framework. Next, use plywood to cover the framework, then cover it with corrugated plastic or metal roofing...or use typical asphalt shingles if you prefer. Look online for simple building diagrams if you need help with dimensions, building techniques, etc.
We took the old popcorn ceiling off in our livingroom and thought we could just paint it. We fixed some hairline cracks where the joint in the sheetrock are, primed a...
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I have almost 1/3 of an acre backyard that I will be re-establishing soon, and one of the projects will be a 2-3 ft tall retaining wall that will be approx. 25 feet ...
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I have a cement patio and want to have someone with experience build a pergola with a deck over the patio. I have a picture of just the one I would like that I found ...
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I have a 10x12 gazebo bolted to my deck. It is domed so it is very tall. I was trying to take the top down this Fall and accidentally ripped a hole in the canvas. Th...
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I just moved into this house coming from a house in the country from lots of land; so this type of home is very new to me. It's a typical Florida home with a screened...
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Here's a good tutorial! https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-build-carports
We started with one of the portable "garages" from Harbor Freight and then when the original tarp cover died... we put rippled steel sheets on the top... but when we do it again we will use the fiberglass sheets
For a freestanding carport, anchor large posts in the ground at the four corners. Use cement to anchor them firmly and securely. Then, build a simple framework using 2x6s. Make sure to space the boards 16" apart to insure they will be sturdy enough. Raise the framework onto the posts, and attach with lag bolts, nails, etc to support the framework. Next, use plywood to cover the framework, then cover it with corrugated plastic or metal roofing...or use typical asphalt shingles if you prefer. Look online for simple building diagrams if you need help with dimensions, building techniques, etc.