15 flat top carport.
How to build a carport with deck on top.
This simple design has a flat top roof that is covered with corrugated metal so the water will run off easily.
A deck atop your garage may well save money compared to a deck build separate from your garage.
Nov 4 2019 explore nan boden s board deck over carport on pinterest.
Step 1 check carport roof.
Local building codes may dictate whether or not you can construct a carport attached to your home.
Make sure the carport is laid out square with the existing building.
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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.
Homeowners associations may have restrictions as well.
Another compelling reason to build a deck on your garage may be because you have limited space or if you have a small yard.
Building a carport like this is simple and it can be built with or without a concrete foundation.
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.
Although building a deck roof on top of a carport is not easy and will require more than one person to complete with the right tools and instructions it is possible to achieve a professional result in a reasonable amount of time.
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.
One method of ensuring square is with right angle string lines.
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.
Follow this instructional youtube video and build this flat top carport that can keep two vehicles out of the weather.
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Apr 7 2020 explore jim barrett s board carport deck on pinterest.
Measure 4 feet along the building wall and mark this measurement as well.