Building a 2 Car Carport for $600! Full Timelapse with Tips & Tricks
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- čas přidán 16. 12. 2022
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Materials list:
6 - 4x6's x 10'
4 - 2x6's x 14'
4 - 2x6's x 12'
2 - 2x6's x 12' (for corner bracing)
24 - 2x4's
32 - 4" lag bolts (at corners)
48 - 5.5" lag bolts (for top canopy 2x4's)
12x14' Sun Shades - Zábava
Just added a metal roof, video is now live: czcams.com/video/qVFrQoUXkPI/video.html
What size is this car port?
@@thelegendkillergus7451it’s 24’ wide x 14’ deep and 8’ clearance. 9’ total height with metal roof
Thanks, that was so helpful with the clamps!
Another Phoenician here. I’m no building inspector, but 2x4s across those spans, I’m think those will definitely become compromised over time. Although there isn’t much load on those 2x4s, monsoon winds can be pretty crazy and the shade sail might challenge the structure if the wind catches it right. You might want to add some supports from the posts to the 2x6s to help with lateral forces and rigidity. Thanks for sharing.
Yessir! The 2x4s were simply for style. Later I reinforced both sides with additional sets of 2x6’s across the middle. A total of 6 2x6’s across the bottom. Also added 2 more vertical posts at middle. It did not move an inch in last year’s monsoon thankfully! Part 2 linked above
Thanks for providing a materials list! Great job!
Of course! Thanks for watching
Rock bar and post hole diggers. These are a must for doing that kind of work here in central Texas. The ground isn't just hard, it has rock ledges. Ask anyone that grew up here, I was introduced to these tools as a teenager by my Grandpa.
Rock bar--so there is a name for it! I call mine "my heavy, metal, stabby/prying thing I made from an old axle shaft that helps break up the dirt." I always figured there was probably a name for it.
Great idea with the sun shades for a roof. In Colorado it's the hail and the snow. I already have a purgula with a sail shade on top and we have had 8 hail storms this year. Sail shades have zero damage. And the snow is never a problem. We have a lot of wind and I was worried about how you were going to keep your carport from blowing away. The sail shades are a perfect idea. Well done!! Thanks for the idea.
Thanks Mike! Whatever works best for you! I ended up installing a metal roof in the part 2 video as I wanted it to be waterproof and more structurally sound. Thanks for watching!
Nice job guys! Thanks for sharing the build.
Thanks for watching!
Great Build! Smooth like Jazz
Good job site management, laying everything out as to limit your trips helped you out tremendously. Its the little things my friend increase efficiency. Nicely done.
Thanks so much!
Nicely done! Just gave me the blue print! Much appreciated my guy!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Thanks!!
Nice work. I like how you wove the canvas through the 2x4s. I may use to build my auto detail shed. Thanks!
Thanks so much!
Great work bud. I wish I lived closer,id have u build one for me. But this will defin help me get the idea. Thank you!
Thank you Michael!
Good job thanks for sharing!
Thanks Theo!
Also live AZ, I got idea now how to build something for a car. Still thinking only to use canopy or gauge panels.. awsome video with instructions!!
Panels up top will work great!
Using the shade sales is genius ❤❤❤
Thanks Chris! That was temporary, the carport is now complete with a metal roof!
Love this build!
Thank you Cotton!
Awesome video!
Thanks Christmas!
Nice to see your channel growing man. keep it up!! #A&F
My man! Maybe I’ll do build a wood moose for a video!
@@taylor.g.deloyeid definitely watch that 😂
Best time to hand dig in AZ is during a rain, Nice job!
Yea super fun lol thanks!
11:14 Idk y but hearing "this should be near indestructible" made me chuckle. xD
I hope it is! :)
next time put the concrete directly from the bag into the hole...then fill the hole with the hose, mix the concrete with the shovel or other appropriate tool...then level the poles. the quick dry concrete will hold the beams in place for level but you can still brace
Yea I’m just worried some of it won’t end up mixing properly, I don’t mind the extra work!
I have never mixed mine. Just poured and added water. Fence poles are still standing years later.
@csb772 same for our privacy fence post, added water
Love how this came out! Perfect use of resources & time. Question regarding the fabric being woven through the roof slats, is there any particular reason to do that? I thought that it may have better resistance to high winds but would this become an issue w/ rain water pooling? Thanks in advance for answering this question, great work!
Thanks very much! It was just used temporarily for shade before I put the metal roof on it. The link to that video is pinned at the top of the comments.
Perfect candidate for a metal roof with the current setup, assuming you built a slope into the top.
I agree! I plan to add one this spring/summer
Simply stunning!
Thanks!’
Amazing work sir
Thanks so much!
You did a great job
Thank you!
Good job!
Thanks very much!
Looking Goood!!!! Great Job!!!! I will find someone in my area to build me one just like that one...Nice!!!!😊😊😊
Thanks very much!
Is the 2 x 6 serving support 16ft long? I am planning on making a carport similar to your design but using Suntuf Panels on top but are wondering if 16ft 2x6 would work or sag.
It is 14’ feet long, I used 8 total 14’ 2x6’s and there is no sag after 1 year. There are 8 total 4x6 posts in the ground as well. Good luck on your project!
This is awesome. I want to build one in front of my garage. But I don’t really know how to get the correct angle on the roof for the rain and snow to drain off 😇👏🏻
Really nice job!
Thanks! Google roofing pitches, generally standard is 4:12 for a house but I did less than half that for metal roof. Meaning the roof is about 1 foot higher at the top across the 14’ span. But we don’t get snow in Arizona.
Nice build! I'm sure the tenents will appreciate it. Guess you can get away with calling that a carport with just a sun screen on top out there in such a dry place but it needs a actual roof even if only fiberglass panels to be a carport around here where it rains a lot. 😉
I am thinking about adding a solid roof later, if I do I will make another video! I appreciate your comment, thanks for watching!!
it's a pergola with a sun screen IMO , not sure I'd go as far as calling it a carport.
I REALLY APPRECIATE THE OVERALL IDEA, IT IS UP TO THE REST OF US, TO RE-ENFORCE THE PROJECT... I AM WORKING ON IT... THANK YOU SO MUCH. GOD JOB!.
Thank you!
Good job my friend. Excellent video. How many bags of concrete do you use?
Thank you! Just one bag per post.
What happens when it rains? The rain just falls through? You could have added wood to the middle as a spacer to create a slope for the boards so even if you tarp it the inside stays dry and the rain drains off.
Correct, this is not waterproof. I may add a hard roof in the future!
Clamps are wonderful things..
Yup!
I don’t know about the car port, but I love the music at the ending! 😂😂😂
Thank you, this was phase 1, phase 2 video is linked above
Informative video thx!
Do you know if you have to get permits for Maricopa County for carports ? New to all this, any help on that would be more than what I know 😊
Thank you! Generally you do, but there are some exceptions, like if the structure is less than a certain square footage and has no plumbing/electric work. Additional restrictions if the property is designated as historic. I would call the Planning & Development Dept. at city hall to check!
maybe its because im so old but you can rent a two man post hole digger really cheap, and maybe you just didn't want to do the concrete this way but, you can just dump the dry concrete in the hole and add water. ive got posts in the ground this way that have been there for years. but great video, always glad to see someone doing their own work, we all do things different and it never hurts to share ideas.
Thanks Jimmie!
At 11:00 you have nice long drill bit that is for concrete/rock.
That drill but will not be cutting into the wood but breaking in it.
Right! It’s a drill bit that can be used for stone and wood.
How did you make sure the posts are square? Did you do the diagonal measurement method?
Yes and also continually measuring all sides as I was setting the posts after digging and pouring concrete. Thanks!
How deep should the posts be set? Thanks for the video!
Thanks! 18”-24” is usually ideal. You can pound some rebar into the hole as well to increase strength
@@taylor.g.deloye thanks!!!
Nice video! What store did you buy your materials? All of that material seems like it would cost more than that at some places.
I need to build an RV carport for a 35 foot fifth wheel camper that has two slides and the height I don't know but assume I need to build as high as 14 foot tall. Don't know what all I need but really would like to know what store you purchased items at to see if that store is near me. Thanks
Thanks! Given that size, you may want to look into a prefabricated RV port, they are made of metal but you still have to anchor them in concrete. I bought all the materials from Home Depot. Let me know if you build it yourself!
@@taylor.g.deloye I've built many buildings and even some sky scrapers in no time at all and by myself and of course this was all did in my dreams but when I awake the materials just too heavy to pick up lol. Your right a prefab sounds like the best way to go just need the funding. Money is always an issue these days priced so high because of the high price of gas/fossil fuels. Once I finished saving will do and thanks for the advice.
Hey there, i want to go base off plans, I’d like to build one that will fit my lifted 7.5’ or 8’ truck and my corrolla. Will those 4x6 be big enough for my truck to fit or should I get bigger ones. And you think you can maybe a downloadable blueprint or plans for download, as pdf or even as images will be nice for us and your viewers. I also plan on doing aluminum roofing, can’t never go wrong with that
Well the 4x6 posts are 10’ so most likely they will fit your vehicles, but you could always get 12’ posts just to be sure. Sadly I don’t have blueprints on this carport but the design is fairly simply and I have included a materials list in the description. Thanks for watching!
@@taylor.g.deloye oh man I didn’t see that list. Thanks for the list and yeah but I was just double checking because I’m not really sure the size of the truck and don’t want it to be a close fit lol, but your definitely right, I’m better off just getting a taller 4x6, Idont know if they’re going to want me to put a driveway and a slab underneath the carport, im think maybe a 6” slab rather than a 8” just to save them a bit more money on less concrete. But do you think plant the posts first or form and then form and put the concrete right after? Or form and pour then install the 4x6 with post anchors?
Shouldn’t the support beams be mounted on top of the posts rather than bolted to the sides? If the lag bolts shear, break, or rust there is nothing holding up the structure.
In this case it is built correctly. Each lag bolt can support up to 3500lbs. It would likely take a tornado to shear the bolts, they are also zinc coated and should not ever rust. It should be extremely sturdy!
@@taylor.g.deloye - Yeah, I guess I was thinking more like building a deck where the weight of several people and furniture would have to be supported.
I think it should be okay, there's no weight to them
Well i was going to Ask how it faired during the monson. But i see You just put this up. I need to get mine up before the 100 deg weather here west phoenix
As is it should hold up well, I plan on adding a metal roof which which will require some over-engineering!
Looks good
Thank you!
Basically you’re dependent on screws only to hold it up as you didn’t notch 4x4 or use glue. Is a 2x6 rated for that span?
There are 4 big lag bolts on each beam. Also I added 4 additional 2x6’s in another video before I added the roof. Should stand the test of time no problem!
Sorry, but you should never use screws or nails to support the rafters against the side of the support posts. Notch the four-by-four and set the rafter in the notch and then screw the rafters to the posts.
Hey Dennis! Thanks for watching. I chose not to notch the posts because it can cause the tops of the posts to rot prematurely. I definitely would have if I was building a deck which would need to support hundreds or thousand of pounds. In this case I am looking to add a relatively light metal roof to the top and expect it to hold well.
What a handsome builder, looks like you know your way around a tool bag
Good job
Thank you!
What type of lumber did you use? Is any of it treated for weather ?
It’s Douglas Fir, only treatment is a thick coat of stucco paint top to bottom.
Thank you for all the comments! I plan to add a hard top roof in the coming months, drop a link if you have a suggested roof idea/paneling.
Easiest way is prefabricated trusses and corrugated metal roofing
@@abiwenwodon8655 This is likely what I will get:
www.homedepot.com/p/14-ft-SM-Rib-Galvalume-Steel-29-Gauge-Roof-Siding-Panel-in-Slate-987638/314709090
@@taylor.g.deloye Nice choice!
The material from the demo looked great. If you disassembled it one could have saved a bit on material. PS rope is cheap and a posthole digger is also cheaper....right tool for the right job. a good tool to have , a length of rope (works better than a sheet or towel.)
I used it to build a fence in my backyard! czcams.com/video/vHV2yU0nxws/video.htmlsi=cXKhIeeneVpafDaB
Those sun shades didn't last long. Same product as the metal frame carport kits from the hardware store. They all end up shredded and metal PBR panels on the next year after. UV is stronger than people think.thanks for the update we knew was coming.
Yea I only used them a temporary covering before I added a metal roof. I have found these sun shades last about 2 years before needing replacement!
The problem is not how cheap the car port is but how expensive it is to come up with the tools for the job.
That’s true, Amazon often has good deals on tools if that helps!
@Taylor G. Deloye harbor freight is the best for the buck but even then it adds up. At the end you looking at roughly 1k for the whole thing set up and done.
You must've had the wood "planed" (spell check) because whenever I buy wood from the box stores, it's always warped and my projects were always harder than I thought 😂
Ha! I’m just very careful about picking out the lumber I use when at Home Depot!
What kind of spacing did you do whith the 4x4 posts?
Do you mean the 4x6 posts in the ground? The dimensions are 24’x14’. Each spot is 12’ wide. Hope that helps!
I want to built something like that in back of my house but I don't know if I need a permit from the city 🤔
Check your city’s website, it will tell you when a permit is required. Sometimes permits are not required for basic structures like sheds, greenhouses, carports. Good idea to check first, there are often water/gas lines underground too. Thanks!
What was your final overall dimensions?
24’ wide by 14’ deep, 8’ tall
Do you need to put cement in the hole so the carpool won’t wobble
Hey Jessica, yes I recommend one 60lb bag of concrete per post and I doesn’t hurt to pound in some rebar too!
Great thank you , I kind of figured 😊
Do you have a list of the mateirals ?
Yes it’s in the description :)
4:31 Did you realize your mistake with this? You didn't actually make it level with the small blue one. All you did was made sure that you taped the tool to the wood level xD
Yes I did, ha!
Dude if you have trouble digging just use a drill with a massive attachment. I do it whenever I put posts in. get a nice neat hole.
I ended up bringing my jackhammer to finish it ☺️
Caleb just got this video a like bahahhah lol
Hopefully more videos with Kaleb soon!
How long were 24 2 by 4s you used?
Hey Fernando, they were 12’ 2x4’s because each car slot is 11.5’ wide
Is that the way U sre leving roof ??
It has a big metal roof now
Do you live in amerika? You don't have spax screws there?
Greetings from Germany
Yes! Arizona, I believe we do have them here.
@@taylor.g.deloye so why you use hexagon screws? no offense. But you can screw the spax screws in directly without pre-drilling. The result was good, but with other screws you can make your work easier and even increase stability
What is the span on those 2x4’s for the roof?
12’
@@taylor.g.deloye wow! I did 8’ span and my 2x4’s bent.
That's not a carport that's a pergola, add white vinyl lattice on top, that will sturdy it up and provides a little bit more of shade. paint it an exterior semi-gloss white it would look much nicer.
Thank you! I am adding a hard top soon and plan to paint it gray to match the houses.
I would’ve rented a 3 bag mixer
But a bucket and a shovel is a better workout! 😂
i need the exact address to steal the materials, sorry how do i delete this? I want to say buy buy 😬
Haha Julio!!
in california permits are 15,000 alone
Wow!
@@taylor.g.deloye lol over statement but they are 4500 i build one for a client and we needed engineered stamp plans and load calcs and that cost 5400 , you can install with no permits but neighbors may call the city and fine you soooo
thousands of reasons not to live in California.
What size did this end up coming out to?
24’ wide x 14’ deep and 10’ tall (8’ car clearance). Thanks!
Hola bendiciones.cuanto gasto madera gracias
El decision es tuyos, yo pago $600, madera es un poco mas barato ahora
Funny thing is I been looking for a house to rent and seen his house up on zillow
Haha nice! Well now you know there is covered parking!
You could have just rented a augur that would have drilled those holes out in less then a few mjns
Yea, I didn’t realize the ground was that hard!
Good vid you can save some time and buy a post digger for $300 and you can dig post holes in 5 mins
Yea, I’d like to buy an auger!
Here in Neveda you would need dynomite.
In the start of this video, the narrator/builder looks
VERY tired!
GREAT JOB BTW!
I was coming off a bad cold 😅 and thanks!
What size is that garage
It is 24’ wide, 14’ deep and 8’ tall with 7.5’ vehicle clearance
@@taylor.g.deloye thanks for that.
Now I know why this project was so cheap ($600) - you don't hardly any decent roof! When I build my car port, it will be attached (tied in) to the existing 2-car garage and then pitch slightly downward following downward grade of our driveway. And I'll likely use corrupgated zinc-coated steel panels that come in 4 x 8 sheets. You could've saved a lot more money counter sinking your 5 1/2 bolts 1.5 inches and only bough 4-inch bolts. And you could've gone with joist hangers instead of all that bolting. But all-in-all not too shabby a build!
Sounds like a good project!! I just finished the roof on mine, added $1,200 to the grand total. I’ll be posting the video this week!
You should be using washers with your lag bolts
Hmm I’ve seen arguments for washers and against 🤷🏼♂️
@@taylor.g.deloye czcams.com/video/F2wBCFhvrDY/video.html
Thank you sir!
washer if used with a nut on the opposite side. I think these should be okay because they dig into the wood and won't come unscrewed.
@@michaelscott181 that's what she said
I'd be very worried about the wind on this thing... 2 feet is ok for fence posts but putting a roof on this could make it into a giant metal sail. I'd have probably gone 3ft and attached it to an existing structure as well.
Yup that is what happened with the previous carport I took down, I was very thoughtful in this construction. It survived this year’s monsoons, one with 60mph winds, no issues thankfully!
If you have put a mass of concrete on every post that will probably hold it. Roof will just blow off if there's a hurricane. Glad to hear it's standing up to the elements.
@@taylor.g.deloye
What color should I paint it?
Purple Rain
Dark grey
What did you paint the bottom of post with?
@@rafaelbaez5496 It's exterior stucco paint I had left over from one of the houses.
Green
In the words of Jim Royle "$600 my arse"
Lol I promise it was, included the parts list in the description.
What's the cost?
$600 for materials in this video and then another $1200 in the other video where I add the metal roof
@@taylor.g.deloye thanks awesome.
your a real trooper
Thank you! A lot of work!
I really did laugh out loud when you finished with that shadecloth.
Thanks Fred! I’ll pass on your negativity
@@taylor.g.deloye Thanks mate. Is the shadecloth hurricane proof?
Thankfully there are not hurricanes in Arizona. Generally I’ve found they last 2 years before needing to be replaced. I plan on adding a hard top in the coming months.
@Fred…..me too.
When I saw him taking the old carport down with what looked like a bed sheet , I laughed out loud😂. But nothing surprises me coming from the state of Arizona.
Most of the yards is either gravel or green carpet.
That over lapping on the roof told
me all I needed to know about his building skills.
...you should have picked up 4 Mexicans at home Depot...they would have built you a HOUSE in that amount of time 😂😂
Lol!
Those the building has movement,, usually this tipe of buildings move
True! I added a roof and additional support posts in subsequent videos. Thanks for watching!
3/8 or 1/2 lag bolts???? and were all your wood pressure treated??
I believe 1/2” for all the post/beam connections. It’s douglas fir which was painted with exterior paint for protection.
No washers?
I forgot until half way through and then started using them lol 😅
I think that's a Pergola lol
Thank you for your feedback!
coulda built that for 20$ in 2015 lol damn wood is way overpriced now
Ha I bet!!
Taping a torpedo level flat on the side of the post is useless. It is measuring nothing...lol.
I realized that lol still got all the posts at 90 tho!
1000!
Thanks so much :)
I am not a carpenter.
Using screws on those beams though!
Wow lol you’re asking for trouble.
I don’t think screws are designed to hold that kind of weight over a long time.
I would perhaps cut a notch on the beams and let the post rest on them.
I would also perhaps use galvanized nuts and bolts to hold the post to the beams.
I used about 80 galvanized lag bolts on this build. Some screws were used on the corner braces. Thanks for watching!
overkill my dude. you could have just built 3 post and attached a high quality sunshade with straps. No need for all that lumbar. Also joist hangers vs drilling 8 inch lag bolts.
You might not be familiar with Monsoon Season here in Arizona with 60-80mph winds. Better to overbuild it!
@@taylor.g.deloyeunderstood. Im in dc no monsoons here lol
All that hard and nice work to end up we the shityyy shade.. smh.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I added a nice metal roof in the next video 🙂
600 for your work maybe… materials could be worth as much if you got them from a dumpster.
It was for everything I included in the materials list above. I worked for free :)
That's a pergola
Thanks Brian! Very helpful comment.