Quite often, situations arise when a garage seems to be necessary on the site, but there is no place or extra money for its construction. However, vehicle protection is needed, and therefore you can make a carport with your own hands. It is not only profitable, but also convenient.
Simplicity of installation is the main advantage
Today canopies are very popular. Firstly, this building is notable for its simplicity of construction, and therefore it can be built independently. Secondly, the foundation is not required for its construction, which means there is an opportunity to save, because it is the main sum that is spent on it. Third, a canopy for cars can be built very quickly, literally in a week. And fourthly, even such protection for a car is quite enough, and for a summer residence, for example, it’s just the perfect solution. It is noteworthy that for the construction of this generally light construction, you do not need to spend a lot of money on the purchase of building materials.
Where to begin?
Any construction process should begin with the design of the project, because even the simplest canopy for the machine with your own hands should be created wisely and based on the correct calculations. Firstly, it is necessary to draw up a drawing of the future structure, since it will become the skeleton for the rest of the work. It is better if it will be compiled professionally - so many defects and problems in the future can be avoided. Secondly, after thinking through design work, you need to correctly calculate the amount of material and make an estimate. Well, the last moment - directly buying building materials and tools.
Preparing a place
Preparatory work is an important stage, since making a carport right without them is simply impossible. So, you should pre-determine the place where the building will be located. Level this place on the site, take into account such nuances as the course of the sun, the direction of the wind, the depth of the groundwater, and so on. These nuances will allow you to build a building that will be reliably protected from many natural factors. After all the above work has been completed, you can begin to erect the frame.
What to make a canopy?
Many owners of private homes are used to doing work on the site on their own. And they are familiar with small forms of architecture firsthand, because in almost every suburban area there is an arbor created on its own. When choosing how to build a carport , you must first decide on the material. For example, polycarbonate is very popular for these purposes: it is laid on the base of the roof, which is prepared in advance, and is fastened by means of special fasteners. Its peculiarity is that it protects polycarbonate from cracking, expansion or narrowing as a result of exposure to temperature changes, leaks and so on.
The carport made of polycarbonate is good in that it is inexpensive, practical in terms of operation - for a small building this is the most optimal solution. At the same time, you need to lay it carefully, correctly, and therefore the help of a professional will never hurt. A small mass of material is enough to securely attach to the frame. In this case, the canopy is protected from gusts of wind and loads on the base.
Metal: worth or not worth it?
This material is of moderate severity, so if you build such a carport with your own hands, you need to think about building a reliable foundation and frame. Most often, customers prefer to build a house and attach a canopy to it - such a constructive solution will correspond to the design and outlines of the structure. In addition, this method is more convenient, since the construction will be erected simultaneously with the construction of the house. Due to the metal or forged frame, as well as the metal tile that will cover the canopy, you get a kind of platform for the car, protected from all sides. And if you equip this site with a quality foundation and lay a path to it, the overall design will be very stylish and interesting.
When deciding how to make a carport, they prefer using an awning. The peculiarity of this design is its lightness and mobility, since it can be put anywhere on the site. In addition, if you need a canopy at the cottage, then this solution is the most profitable and expedient.
Wood and metal as options
The peculiarity of such a building is the operational construction. At the same time, the carport made of wood will be distinguished by practicality and durability and, if used and processed properly, will last for more than a dozen years. For construction, you can use either a beam or a round log - in any case, the wood will look natural, stylish, close to nature and at the same time meet environmental safety requirements. On the other hand, it is important that landscape design is carried out in a single style solution. And therefore, next to the brick cottage, a wooden canopy will not look so harmoniously and organically.
You can build a carport with your own hands and from metal, and this requires inexpensive and lightweight materials, on which the awning will be laid on top. The main thing is that the design is reliable, capital and rigid, especially if the building will be covered with slate and metal.
Shield canopies: easy to assemble and remove
Collapsible and prefabricated structures are the best choice for small areas. Firstly, they have a standard size. Secondly, they are completely ready for installation directly at the facility. Thirdly, modern prefabricated systems are developed for different types of coverage, so each customer will be able to choose the best option for themselves. Therefore, instead of erecting a carport for a car with your own hands, you can take advantage of ready-made solutions. The design of the canopy is simple, the assembly will also not cause difficulties, so you can cope with the installation with little effort. It remains only to cover it with suitable or available materials.
Forging: beautiful but expensive
Owners of country houses and entire residences strive for maximum comfort and brightness of the landscape. Forged design canopies are great for translating various design ideas. Of course, they are not cheap, and roofing materials will have to be selected more carefully. At the same time, the installation process is also not simple, and therefore it is unlikely to be possible to do without the participation of a professional team. If you decide to install a forged canopy, it is important that it fits well with the surrounding landscape. Suppose, next to a simple summer house, such a design will look ridiculous. But on a large suburban area with a spacious cottage, this is quite a worthy option.
How to make a canopy?
First, mark its location on the site. The second point is the erection of the cast-off, which will become an auxiliary structure for future construction. Thanks to it, you can correctly position the support posts. For their installation, we dig holes up to one meter deep, fill them with concrete mixture to a small level, lay supports, fill the rest of the solution. We give concrete time to harden (it takes up to three days). After that, the support beams must be attached to the posts using self-tapping screws. To make the structure more rigid and reliable, you can use spacers, which will also be attached to poles and support beams. The frame of our canopy is ready. Now it's up to the roofing system (in the simplest version, it is single-handed).