All About Shed Carports

Almost all car owners face parking problems. It's good when there is an opportunity to build a capital structure on your site in the form of a garage. If this is not possible, a canopy will come to the rescue, which, in fact, is a roof on poles. This option is less expensive, it is easy to do it yourself, and materials can be purchased at any hardware store.

The shed carport is just the perfect solution for small areas. It can be attached to a free wall of the house, thereby preserving free space as much as possible. In such awnings, part of the racks replaces the roof or wall of the building. If the territory allows, then you can put it separately from the house.

It happens that such awnings are installed for one or several seasons, for example, in the country. The canopy will protect the car from bad weather and sunlight, and if not needed, it is very easy to dismantle it, like any seasonal structure. In this case, the most inexpensive roofing and a profile pipe are used, which can be disassembled in a matter of minutes.

Shed sheds can be divided into several varieties.

According to the construction method, there are three main types:

• attached lean-to shed (adjacent to the house);
• freestanding canopy (full-fledged structure with all support legs);
• support-console (can be quickly assembled and disassembled from special materials).

By type of fastener:

• the support canopy is installed vertically or at a certain angle into the wall, it can be absolutely of any size, a variety of materials can be used for its manufacture, even heavy metal;
• and another type is a suspended canopy, it is made in relatively small sizes, only lightweight materials are used for it, it is fixed on the wall with hangers.

Classification by the type of material used:

• metal carcass - it is mounted from high quality steel profiles or galvanized pipes, it is characterized by strength, durability, reliability;
• wooden lean-to canopy - it is made of slats, bars pre-treated with paint or an antiseptic; due to special processing, the wood will not rot and deform;
• mixed view - made of wood and metal elements.

Experienced craftsmen identify several types of roofing material that are most suitable for installing a canopy.

• Polycarbonate roof it will turn out to be durable and resistant to temperature extremes. The material has good flexibility and elasticity, which allows you to create the desired deflection of the canopy. Due to its low weight, it does not weigh down the building. It is environmentally friendly, durable, simple and easy to handle, protects well from ultraviolet radiation, and therefore is the most popular among motorists.

• Corrugated board is also a popular material for this building. It has high technical characteristics, moisture resistant, very easy to install, not heavy at all and does not let the sun go through. Even an inexperienced person can work with such material.

• Metal tiles, like corrugated board, is made of galvanized, but it already has improved technical properties. The metal tile is resistant to corrosion and has a wide range of colors, which will not only protect the car from sunlight and rain, but also beautify the site. The only negative is that such material is not used for the construction of a canopy with a flat roof, it needs a slope of at least 14 degrees.

• Roofing with wood. Such a canopy may seem less durable, but with the right material, it will last no less, for example, than polycarbonate. It is environmentally friendly, provides good weather protection, but can swell due to rain if improperly handled.

It is customary to make supports for the canopy of metal - round or square shaped pipes are suitable for this. However, many use wooden beams as supports, which, in principle, will also work.

When choosing a material for a future canopy, you should first of all decide for how long this frame is mounted. If you need a "temporary garage", then a more economical, budgetary option made of wood will do, especially since unnecessary pallets or crate can be used. For a durable structure, you should choose the same corrugated board or polycarbonate.

Before building a canopy in the country, you need to make a detailed drawing and calculate the fasteners and their cost (that is, create a project), this will help create a reliable shelter and save money.

What such a project includes: the number of bearing supports and the size of all components of the canopy, drawings of the frame, calculation of wind resistance and snow load, an approximate estimate.

Since the future protective roof will be designed for a car, some nuances should be taken into account when designing:

• the size of the carport should be larger than the size of the car itself, this will allow you to park and get out of the car freely;
• the frame should be mounted so that the sun's rays do not get inside throughout the day;
• it is important to provide a wide and convenient access to the shed.

However, not every person will be able to independently design and make the necessary calculations, in which case you can always invite a specialist. He will help with the canopy project.

After all the necessary drawings have been made and building materials have been purchased, they proceed directly to the construction itself.

Marking is carried out that determines the placement of the racks. After that, the racks are concreted and must be leveled using a level. The concrete is allowed to harden well, on average it takes 2-3 days.

The crate is welded or screwed onto the fortified pillars. After the entire lathing has been installed, you can cover the awning with the selected roofing material.

In conclusion, a drain is installed.

The entire construction process takes about a week (this includes concreting the racks). Even a person who has never done anything like this can cope with such a simple task. A self-made canopy will delight your family and allow you to significantly save money.

Choosing a shed carport for a car, many want not only practicality, but also originality. You can get ideas from the Internet or special literature, or you can bring your ideas to life.

You can illuminate the canopy with additional lanterns, or hang bright flowerpots with flowers.

If it is a wooden canopy, then the racks or individual elements can be decorated with carvings. This style will be especially relevant in the country, it will create the look of a cute village house.

Sheds with a completely transparent roof also look spectacular. For this, transparent polycarbonate is used.

And metal frames look good with additional forging.

Whatever the canopy, everyone notes its practicality. It is an inexpensive and high quality alternative to a garage.

How to make a shed carport for a car with your own hands, see the next video.