Car shelter is a small and an important investment, unlike a detached garage. If you want to protect your car at all times and have a small budget you can go for a carport. When you have the shelter to park your car then you can save it from the elements and drive if for years to come. The single carport offers limited protection to your car when parked and protects it from rains, snow, and harsh sun rays. If you are someone who loves to work with your hands and have tools such as plywood, lumber, basic construction tools, concrete mixture, metal brackets, bolts and screws, level and so on then you are in for some really fun adventure for your beloved car. Here are some of the steps that will help you install single carport near your home.
Making The Base
One of the first things that you need to do is to start building the base. You need to make sure that this is a permanently fixed structure and a solid foundation is required. In order to encompass the area, you need to build a short wall around your carport. For this, you need to mix concrete, pour it in and let it sit there overnight. For added support, you need to make sure that you have your posts on the ground before you can start laying the concrete.
Constructing The Wall Beam
Now you need to start bolting the 2 x 6 beam to the side of your house. You need to be sure that it is high enough so that it can fit all that you want in the carport. This will mark the bottom edge of your carport and so you need to be careful in this step. It is best to have a mental map of your single carport, and then get it on paper so that you do not miss out a thing.
Building The Posts
This is one of the critical parts of the single carport and so you need to be careful here. You need to plan for two posts at the equal distance near your house. It is best to see that the bottom of your posts is resting on gravel because then this will protect it from any problems in future. Before adding the concrete you need to ensure that posts are level and it is best to make an arrangement that can hold the post while concrete dries so that there are no issues in the later stages.
Now Build The Supports
Now you need to attach the support to your single carport. It is best to first measure the support size that will be perfect for your design and then take this step so that there are no setbacks. It is best to take time while doing this because anything going wrong here will affect the overall structure.
The Roof Framing
This is by far the most challenging thing that you will do. It is much easier if the roof is attached, but if not then you need to get a perfect one according to your size requirements. Make sure that all measurements are perfect and then install these size by size so that precise results can be accomplished.
There is a lot involved in installing a single carport. If you are careful about your choices, you can sure get the best result of structure and stability in the long run. However, you need to make sure that you take professional help if you are not used to working with hands and do not have skills required. Proper planning and execution will help you get the best results for your car and also provide a good aesthetic appeal to your home in the long run.
