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Double Carport

A free-span double carport.

Country: United States

A view of the roof framing. This shot was taken moments before the ridge cap was installed.

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The completed structure. Posts will be stained red to match after they've weathered for several weeks.

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This is what it's all about.

double carport

This house had nothing to shelter its owner's cars except a large old tree with oak wilt. The owners, Stephanie and Greg, had the tree removed before it could drop a branch on them. Then I got started laying out posts.

Double Carport

We built this one old school--two men and our wits. Shown is a basic lift to help us get that 25' beam up.

Double Carport

Main structure is square and level. We're ready to begin roof framing.

Double Carport

Ridge beam is an LVL. Rafters installed.

Double Carport

We stained it prior to installing the metal roof.

Double Carport