Building a 2 Car Carport for $600! Full Timelapse with Tips & Tricks
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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
Just added a metal roof, video is now live: th-cam.com/video/qVFrQoUXkPI/w-d-xo.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!
How much did you end up spending? Looks really good 👍🏻
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
What size did this end up coming out to?
24’ wide x 14’ deep and 10’ tall (8’ car clearance). Thanks!
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.
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.
Thanks for providing a materials list! Great job!
Of course! Thanks for watching
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!
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!
How wide are each car bay? I think I missed how long those 2x 4’s are.
Thanks.
Each is 12’ wide, the entire thing is 24’ wide
Great Job!!! I have to say it......used solar panels in place of the cloth so the build pays for itself.
Not a bad idea! There is a metal roof now as well
11:14 Idk y but hearing "this should be near indestructible" made me chuckle. xD
I hope it is! :)
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!
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 done, I had to build mine 3 times because I am not an expert.
3rd time’s the charm!!
Betcha are now!
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!
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
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
...you should have picked up 4 Mexicans at home Depot...they would have built you a HOUSE in that amount of time 😂😂
Lol!
Great Build! Smooth like Jazz
Is that the way U sre leving roof ??
It has a big metal roof now
i need the exact address to steal the materials, sorry how do i delete this? I want to say buy buy 😬
Haha Julio!!
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!
Do you have a list of the mateirals ?
Yes it’s in the description :)
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!
Love it! It would be nice to add lighting for nighttime parking.
Definitely!
I love this! @taylor.g.deloye around the 11:15 mark you say "this thing should be next to indestructible" but also IIRC you say this build is in Arizona, which isn't particularly known for bad weather. That said, if one was constructing a car port in New England, with nearby trees, would you have done anything different, strength-wise?
In the following weeks I added additional beams across the top, more support posts in the middle and a large metal roof. I think it would do fine in New England, there are intense monsoons in Arizona with 60mph winds in late summer. I would be sure to use pressure treated wood as NE is much wetter and wood rots faster.
@@taylor.g.deloye You're awesome! I really appreciated the whole video, and that you took time to reply.
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
Nicely done! Just gave me the blue print! Much appreciated my guy!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
In the start of this video, the narrator/builder looks
VERY tired!
GREAT JOB BTW!
I was coming off a bad cold 😅 and thanks!
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.
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!
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!
Good job my friend. Excellent video. How many bags of concrete do you use?
Thank you! Just one bag per post.
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!
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.
Good job thanks for sharing!
Thanks Theo!
I am sure you guys have the posts leveled properly but the way you showed us the levels were facing the same way. Both were showing sided to side not front to back from camera point of view.
I know lol I added the wrong shot!
Looking Goood!!!! Great Job!!!! I will find someone in my area to build me one just like that one...Nice!!!!😊😊😊
Thanks very much!
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
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!
You have a wheel barrow why you mixing concrete in a bucket
Just easier to measure out the 1 bag per post
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!
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.
This is exactly what I am wanting to do and then add then, down the road, add metal roof like you did. Nice video
Do it! Good luck with the project!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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 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!
coulda built that for 20$ in 2015 lol damn wood is way overpriced now
Ha I bet!!
All that hard and nice work to end up we the shityyy shade.. smh.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I added a nice metal roof in the next video 🙂
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!!!
It's cool you built something, but it's more like a tent with wood posts.
Thanks! Maybe you can share the video with your 15 subscribers
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!
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.
Paint: good idea ... asphalt paint: better.
I’ll definitely remember that for next time, thanks!!
The Music while you’re talking is awful
Thanks I’ll try to figure out what to do with that feedback ☺️
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?
Caleb just got this video a like bahahhah lol
Hopefully more videos with Kaleb soon!
What a handsome builder, looks like you know your way around a tool bag
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.
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.
Using the shade sales is genius ❤❤❤
Thanks Chris! That was temporary, the carport is now complete with a metal roof!
Clamps are wonderful things..
Yup!
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.
Best time to hand dig in AZ is during a rain, Nice job!
Yea super fun lol thanks!
Beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Thanks!!
In the words of Jim Royle "$600 my arse"
Lol I promise it was, included the parts list in the description.
Nice job guys! Thanks for sharing the build.
Thanks for watching!
What was your final overall dimensions?
24’ wide by 14’ deep, 8’ tall
good video would have been a lot better with out the repeat music anoying
Understood, thanks!
Understood, thanks!
I would’ve rented a 3 bag mixer
But a bucket and a shovel is a better workout! 😂
How long were 24 2 by 4s you used?
Hey Fernando, they were 12’ 2x4’s because each car slot is 11.5’ wide
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 😂
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 😊
Should have used saddle rafter ties, not lag screws. Screws will loosen, especially as rafters will also rot as moisture intrudes. Not much rain (used to be), but the sun seems to accelerare rot (35yr Phoenician, too). With monsoons, screw might not be strong enough when you add solit roof. BUT, with all of that, excellent design. You might want to consider also adding vertical support 45deg on posts, to minimize left/right wobble.
Thanks, appreciate the insight!
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.
Should've used metal c beams
How come?
You should be using washers with your lag bolts
Hmm I’ve seen arguments for washers and against 🤷🏼♂️
@@taylor.g.deloye th-cam.com/video/F2wBCFhvrDY/w-d-xo.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
Just a note - people do not need to see your face taking up 60% of the screen 50% of the time. Less of your face, more of the project. I understand people like to watch themselves, like looking in the mirror. it is really off putting when you have your entire head in the frame.
Lmao
@@taylor.g.deloyethis dude is tripping. great vid
You did a great job
Thank you!
Amazing work sir
Thanks so much!
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.
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 ☺️
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 :)
Simply stunning!
Thanks!’
Good job
Thank you!
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.
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
Looks good
Thank you!
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