Building a 2 Car Carport for $600! Full Timelapse with Tips & Tricks #DIY

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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

[tyronebennett]

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.

[gidgemo]

Thanks for providing a materials list! Great job!

[lakesnake]

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.

[able_was_i]

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.

[mikesimone]

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.

[hectorccruzer]

Well done, I had to build mine 3 times because I am not an expert.

[foreversolvent]

11:14 Idk y but hearing "this should be near indestructible" made me chuckle. xD

[nhactanthanh]

Love it! It would be nice to add lighting for nighttime parking.

[anthonyvi]

Nicely done! Just gave me the blue print! Much appreciated my guy!

[gli]

This is exactly what I am wanting to do and then add then, down the road, add metal roof like you did. Nice video

[kellykathymcdaniel]

Nice work. I like how you wove the canvas through the 2x4s. I may use to build my auto detail shed. Thanks!

[kneeknyper]

Nice job guys! Thanks for sharing the build.

[haycock]

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

[citionriver]

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!!

[michaellevenduski]

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!

[freebird]

Best time to hand dig in AZ is during a rain, Nice job!

[blackdiamond]

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!.

[jeeperoni]

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!

[jimmieroan]

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.

[kevola]

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.