Homemade Tarp Carport
Next attach the slip crosses to the ends of the four rib pipes.
Homemade tarp carport. Repeat this for all four corners. To set the posts pour concrete six inches deep in the two foot deep hole then plant the post into the hole so it rests on the bottom. A carport obviously would be a much smaller investment than investing in building an attached or detached garage. Insert one pvc pipe into the concrete.
Many older homes with small yards do not have a covered porch to sit on but if you use this carport plan you can create a covered space that protects two cars and protects you. So if you are working on a budget but still need a way to protect your car then a carport might be the most cost effective way for you to go. It was made with lightwight steel poles conduit. Then attach each piece of lumber using conduit straps.
This is an ideal diy carport for a small yard since it can double as an outdoor cover to shade a sitting area. Place each piece of lumber at the height you want your plastic to go down to. He didn t actually park four cars under this he had a truck with a trailer. This is just an easy and fast tarp carport cover strung up between some trees.
The tarp measures 16 x 20 i probably should have gotten a 20 x 20 cover. Screw the pipe straps to the lumber around the bows. Use also the pvc pipes to install a miniature hoop style carport for garden vehicles and also build a lasting longer bungalow style wooden carport with chevron roof that will be luxurious. This simple structure has plenty of space for two cars and a couple of chairs to sit in.
The three higher posts should be on the side of the carport closest to the house to divert water away from the foundation of the home. The list will also provide you the free planks for the metallic and aluminum carport browse the whole catalog of these diy carport ideas and click on attached links to grab full free plans and step by step. Use a leveling tool to position the pipe so it stands level. Slide 4 of the slip tees onto this pipe and spread them out evenly.
Then secure in place by running a screw through the pipe strap and into the bow. The next phase of this little project will be to build a center support to give the roofl. 17 two car carport. My shop needed a shelter so i can work in the rain and be out of the hot sun.
A carport larger than 8 feet long or 10 feet wide will need to have additional buckets at every 6 to 8 feet. But i do not have a lot of money so i looked on you tube and the web and found. Lay a ten foot pipe against the stakes you drove into the ground. Connect a length of pipe to each of the slip tees we ll call these ribs.