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It’s been 2 years what’s it look like now?

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@@CottoDIY Yea I’m also about to put up a wooden privacy fence. I was looking at premade panels and thought the last time I put one up (2014) they were $45/55 now they are $78!

How much did you spent in total ? Thank you for sharing 😊

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I know what you mean. Fun fact, I put one of these posts in at the wrong measurement and had to dig it up by hand. Very difficult to pull out!!

Use a hi-lift jack or a cable/rope around the base of them strung over an old tire on a rim or just the rim and pull slowly with tractor or vehicle. The trick is to pull them straight up. Engine hoist works too. Pulley on a tripod too.

Use a jack to remove it. A floor jack or such.

Also on the HF carport I used T-posts on each corner to hold it down total cost 120 metal frame 4 Tpost 5 each 20 Ebay items Two 50% shade cloth 20 each 6 inch bungie ties 10 bucks Over all cost 170.00 two years of use so far

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I’m glad my project has provided some assistance in a way! The only difference I would make, as mentioned in the video, is using a metal roof. This tarp one ripped during the first hurricane. Otherwise, still standing strong. Subscribe for more diy ideas 😁

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I was going to say this too. My first car in 87 (at 16) was a '72 Mach 1 fastback.

Better to strap roof then osb or ply....

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Build one side slightly higher; alls you need is a gentle slope. Use a string and screws for your sloped line. :>·

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Use pallets, they're free and it's like adult legos

This one had Mach 1 parts on it. It’s actually a 1975 Sportsroof!!!

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Thanks buddy. I do have an update video and I put a metal roof on top of it! Check it out on my channel.

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I would use pressure treated wood, exterior lag structural screws, and galvanized hurricane straps. All these can be found at Home Depot or Lowe’s. If you don’t use exterior structural screws, it might hold for a while but will eventually rust and snap. Same with non treated wood, it will weather and become weak. The biggest tip might be the hurricane straps. This should reduce twisting. Also, what I don’t have on my carport are angle brackets. This might also reduce twisting. Hope this helps. Subscribe for more diy videos.

Thanks brotha! That helps tremendously and I looked at the damage from the storm, it actually snapped a single 2x4 in 3 different sections and hence why one part of the carport failed

Nice idea, but lets make sure no fire souce is near.

@@JavoCover wrong. it won't catch fire no quicker than anything else. it's a guy on YT that put that myth to rest

I thought my mom was crazy when she did this to the front porch she just built on her home... Only to the floors not the rails and pickets. And wouldn't you know 4 years later the carpenter bees stayed away from the flooring and framing lumber and bore their holes in the rails n pickets.....add it to the list of sht she was right about and I was wrong 😂

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Hey, thanks for subscribing! So the wooden s structure is still standing…the plastic tarp ripped in the last hurricane. I would go with a tin roof if you could find some at a decent price. I would also recommend seeing the wood with something, that I haven’t done yet but will eventually get to.

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I know right lol stuff is so expensive now

No ma’am. No concrete needed

Hey! I used a 4x4x8 post for all four corners! Check out my update video where I added a metal roof to this carport!

This structure did not have any issues with twisting or slanting after a few hurricanes. I have not added metal roofing yet. Will update when I get around to that project.

Are you referring to they T25 bolts that are holding up he 2x6x16? Or the screws for the 2x4’s?

At 2:26 when the camera raises up and you point at the 2x4s... At 3:05 you get a good close look at them... The ones you showed later on that have a nuts and washer on the end of them are lag bolts for sure.

@@christophermhudson09 I think you are pointing out the outdoor screws I used to hold the 2x6’s in place before I used the lag bolts. The 2x4’a also had the outdoor screws put through them, however, they are not structure screws and one did snap when I ran into it with the lawn mower.

Hey, check out my update video. I’ve metal roofed the carport. It’s held up perfectly since I’ve installed it.

It’s held up fine except the tarp ripped in a hurricane. I hope to build a roof for it eventually.

@@CottoDIY as soon as this "blizzard" to pass in Louisiana so i can get everything prepared to build

The wood structure is still standing. The tarp ripped in a hurricane. Planning on adding a metal roof to it. Subscribe for more diy videos!

Iphonexs KZfaqr thanks, I will definitely add more. The first rain fall was a doozy. Needs more support for sure. Eventually will add metal roofing.

I didn’t think of that. Had a hurricane rip off the tarp, trying to figure out a new roof.

@@CottoDIY local used tin

Yes, I suppose you could. The reason I didn’t is because I had my mind set on a tin roof. If you put plywood down; then a tarp, make sure you have hurricane straps on each 2x4, on each side of the 2x4. Check out other build designs too, there may be a measurement spacing to place each 2x4.

Hmm, I would look to see what brand you have at your local Home Depot or Lowe’s, then call the manufacturer.

@@CottoDIY its samson strong tie about 30 usd the same brand that manufactures all the joints for wood trausses and hurricane ties.

@@markfeltner8260 I would think it’s a good base but would call to make sure. Some areas have to have concrete below the frost line, and the stake might not be deep enough.

@@CottoDIY frostline is 12 inches in arkansas

Jazzy Kathy yes it is and it just survived Hurricane Isaias. One downfall of this design is the temporary tarp roof that started to tear from the rain water collecting. The biggest key point in my opinion is the structure lag bolts. Subscribe to my channel for more diy ideas!

I am a subscriber. I built mine but used metal posts. The tarp had one small area that wasn't pulled taunt enough. The rain built up and the weight of the water broke the poles. The tarp held up excellent. Gave me a big surprise. I am going to try and build a wooden one and make sure I have the tarp super taunt this time.

Jazzy Kathy I’m sorry to hear it broke! I built the frame lower on one side so that it would drain faster, but still had to sag one side more in order for the rain to fall off the the tarp.

Sure can. I actually just bought some tin roofing for it and should be able to update within a month or so. I have a couple projects I’m posting before the carport update. Stay tuned and consider subscribing! I just hit my 1k sub mark!!

They are all doing just fine. Structure is still holding up strong.

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I have yet to install a roof on it. The tarp ripped off in a hurricane but the lag screws are rated for structures so I would presume so, as long as the roof is installed correctly. I’m planning on doing a metal roof and will update with a video.

Something that tall you would need to hire a contractor or buy a 5th wheel camper metal carport. You would want 6x6x20 or 8x8x20 vertical timbers for starters. Honestly, I don’t think that’s a feasible diy project. All that weight, plus the roofing, I wouldn’t attempt that project without an engineer or contractor.

@@CottoDIY Yeah a metal RV or Pole Barn would be best but where do I buy or who sells 6x6x20 or 8x8x20 vertical timber? Also I have 3 big huge pine trees on my land that is straight in a row about at least 60 feet length so I could use them as one side and probably tie a 40 x 40 tarp and let it hang over/downward. I'll decide after rethinking but again hey where do I buy? Thanks

@@SupermanDaddy-777 you would need to source the timber from a lumber mill.

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Hurricane straps

It’s still standing today. I installed a metal roof on it a little while ago. Check out the video I uploaded on my channel!

The carport is holding strong. The tarp ripped so you should figure out metal roofing or something other than a tarp. The stakes never came out.

@@CottoDIY if you tug on the 4x4 does it move or is it strong and steady? I hope you don't mind my questions

@@kitt28 I don’t mind. The structure is solid. If you pull from the top of the post, there is some slight wiggle, but if you added a front and back brace, as the sides are braced, there would be even less wiggle. Or you could add some corner braces-also, having a roof installed would sure up the structure slot more but I haven’t gotten around to that.

@@CottoDIY if you plain on doing an update please upload a video, plus have you got a hurricane? and how did you attach the top 2x4s? Im going add concrete to my carport when i build it might be a bad idea or probably would work.

@@kitt28 We Have had a hurricane with it, but with no roof attached, it has not been tested. I attached the 2x4’s with hurricane straps found in the building materials section of Lowe’s.

You an insert them right into the ground except you would need to set them in concrete or that expanding post foam. Otherwise, I fear it wouldn’t be stable.

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What is 3/4?

3/4 plywood. And it's way to heavy for this build would need much more bracing

I bought them from Lowes. Home Depot and Amazon usually have them in stock too.

@Cotto DIY Thank you. I'm planning on building a carport using 4x4s and I definitely don't want to dig holes

@@mitchellmontesano8769 these stakes work great. They are standing two years later.

na keep it where it belongs

They are 4x4x8. With these stakes, they don’t enter the ground which is why the building is taller.

Try ordering them on the Lowe’s or homedepot website and shipping them to a store near you. www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-4-in-x-4-in-Powder-Coated-Wood-to-Wood-Base/1002708416?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-lia-_-213-_-framinghardware-_-1002708416-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxNT8BRD9ARIsAJ8S5xZ5LCBZHESrKwaYJrzBNTmWPct216pZ-PSCjSeMbvhLRSAegY5HA7oaAgbUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

If your in the great lakes Menards has them but they are for fences, and even for that they are pretty problematic.

Probably not very long, that tarp would have deteriorated in the sunlight. Not meant for a permanent install like that. Tarps are meant to be used and put away.

I put the cost breakdown In the description; however, the price has definitely fluctuated because of Covid.

Still Iraise I perceive this to be doable only if the ground is relatively level and solid (or concrete/asphalt). I can picture some all terrain tires if you were to move this across dirt; however, if there was mud, I’d imagine the sheer weight would have the tire (or all the tires), sink. If I had a concrete slab I’d definitely at least attempt this. Maybe another you tuber could. Best of luck. Subscribe for more diy videos!

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@Stinky Piece of Cheese WHO CARES ,BUILD ONE ANYWAY so we can learn.

Hey, the load on these lag bolts indicate they should be able to withstand the weight; however, we don’t get snow here in North Carolina very much if at all so I could not say for sure. Definitely not with a tarp roof, that much I do know. My tarp roof gave way through the last hurricane so now I’m looking into a metal roof.

@@CottoDIY Can you use shingles instead of metal for the roof ?.

@@72Dexter72Manley72 I do not see why not. Just make sure your structural lags are strong enough and you should be good.

@@CottoDIY I just see everyone putting metal roofs on sheds and carports and tiny homes. I grew up in Maryland where it snows and homes and sheds had shingles. I think shingles are cheaper also. Quieter inside the structure if it's raining or limbs hit it. 👍🏽

@@72Dexter72Manley72 we used corrugated pvc roofing. They are inexpensive at least here in the UK. They’ve stood the test of time, through snow and rain. Typical British weather if you like 👍🏼

If your referring to the red car with the black hood, it’s a 75 mustang Fastback

I used 2 for each post so that’s 8 lag bolts. If I remember correctly they were 4” or 6” lag bolts with t30 torx head. I bought them from lowes.

Hello, yes there will be an update, hopefully within a few months. I’m waiting for some used tin roofing to become available for sale locally so I don’t have to spend $33 per sheet at Lowes. Once I get the tin, I’ll post an update video. By the way, the structure is still holding strong, no issues with that.

@@CottoDIY good to know its holding strong, can't wait for the update

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Check the description for the break down of cost.

Thanks for watching! No it cannot handle hail. The tarp roof ripped during a hurricane last year, someone mentioned poking holes to allow rain water through. I’m looking for an alternative roof now, maybe metal. Subscribe for updates or more diy videos.

@@CottoDIY on, thank you!! Perhaps a stronger tarp??

@@bbikermama possibly with a stronger tarp and a steeper pitch?!

I actually sold that mustang already.

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