Building A Carport On Side Of House

The figure carport providing vertical support below shows a development with a room over the carport.

Building a carport on side of house. Measure the dimensions of your concrete pad and shape the structure to the ground rather than the other way around. As such this carport needs to be set back 900mm minimum from the side boundary as it is providing vertical support for the dwelling or in the case of the figure shown the carport needs to have a fire rated wall in this case a brick wall. Also consider combining two different materials so that the appearance is more attractive and cost effective optional. You can use vinyl metal or wood that is easy to use.

You can either build the structure with the poles to either side of the pad anchoring them in the ground. A carport or lean to shed attached to an existing building such as a garage barn shed or the side of your house can provide economical shelter for vehicles garden tractors boats or other equipment. Construction how to garages july 17 2007 sonia. By monte burch.