Plan your carport to leave a gap at the bottom or the top so that wind can circulate allowing your car and the inside of the carport to dry off when wet.
How to build a carport with deck on top.
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Step 1 check carport roof.
A deck atop your garage may well save money compared to a deck build separate from your garage.
One method of ensuring square is with right angle string lines.
Beginning at one of the plumb line marks measure 3 feet out from the building on the string and mark this with a felt tip pen.
Double means that the roof will have to span 6m yet permit a deck on top so i assume that most of the colourbond garage manufacturers won t be able to do it.
A basic carport requires six posts one at each corner of the rectangle and two more at the middle positions along the 16 foot 4 9 m length.
I m contemplating adding a double garage or carport next to the house and the site lends itself perfectly to stepping out of new french doors to a deck on top of the garage carport.
Building a carport like this is simple and it can be built with or without a concrete foundation.
If you ve got a bigger car or truck or you want to make a carport for multiple vehicles make the necessary adjustments to accommodate for the size structure you hope to create.
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Another compelling reason to build a deck on your garage may be because you have limited space or if you have a small yard.
Local building codes may dictate whether or not you can construct a carport attached to your home.
Apr 7 2020 explore jim barrett s board carport deck on pinterest.
Make sure the carport is laid out square with the existing building.
15 flat top carport.
Measure 4 feet along the building wall and mark this measurement as well.
There are several issues to consider as you plan to build a deck on top of your garage.
Nov 4 2019 explore nan boden s board deck over carport on pinterest.
This simple design has a flat top roof that is covered with corrugated metal so the water will run off easily.