Buy two cheap car ports and double up on everything making it twice as strong. I bought one for my mother's garden and wrapped it with a fine plastic mesh to keep the birds out. They now can't eat the vegetables she plants. It works great, and the birds get really pissed off which I love because I transferred our frustration over to them. Winning lol
I like where you're going with this, but instead of the steel ends, I think a pvc "T" joint, one size larger than the existing cross piece, cut so it clips over the existing cross piece would work well too, cheaper, and not tending to rust.
My last one last 8 months when weight of snow ripped the roof. Friend found 7 rolls of aluminum siding. 2 1/2' x 50'. like your idea of the extra poles. Mine is anchored to cement slab. I have one that was bought about 3 years ago that is staked to dirt that has withstood 80 mph winds but both of these have slanted sides.
I hope they last alittle longer than that. I'd say screw that and apply steel roof on it and heavier steel posts Perhaps for fencing. I have one. And that might be what's gonna happen.
Funny you should ask. I had a buddy of mine buy on of these units. He did not tie it down. One night a storm rolled in and picked up his car port like a beach umbrella. Bent most of his tubes. I bought it all from him for 20 bucks. I was able to save the extra parts for my car port. You can also buy extra tube from your local hardware store. You can use the same tube that they make chain link fence from. (actually i think it the same posts they make the gates from) You would be better off buying from them. They come in 12 foot lengths and are MUCH better quality and MUCH stronger.
Superb. The structure is rock solid. No bends or pvc cracks. I am still using the original tarp. Over the years branches have fallen on it and caused small holes.
I had a friend that had bought one but got ride of it. I got the extra parts from his kit. You can also get the part you need from home depot. You can use fence post brackets
Michael McFearin besides what's in the video I did not. I was just about to do a one year follow up. I am happy to report that the frame has held up extremely well. No damage after a hard fall and winter.
Not even close. We have all ready had 2 large storms. One of those has 40-50 mph gust. This thing did not move. Not sure why you would thing it would go bye bye when I anchored it with special anchors that went 18 inches in the ground.
I got this unit myself and did this upgrade as well as used a ratchet strap at each corner and have now gone one hurricane and one tropical storm without permanent damage. I did have. Tropical storm Michael did shift it all and pull up two straps but no damage just reposition and tied back down.
Thanks for the brace rail clamp idea!
Buy two cheap car ports and double up on everything making it twice as strong.
I bought one for my mother's garden and wrapped it with a fine plastic mesh to keep the birds out. They now can't eat the vegetables she plants. It works great, and the birds get really pissed off which I love because I transferred our frustration over to them. Winning lol
Good ideas, Scott. Your videos are well produced also, audio is good, camera is steady, talking is to the point.
Good tips! I am going to use a couple of your suggestions in beefing up my shelter.
I like where you're going with this, but instead of the steel ends, I think a pvc "T" joint, one size larger than the existing cross piece, cut so it clips over the existing cross piece would work well too, cheaper, and not tending to rust.
It would help if you had put a list of what you used for those of us that want to replicate what you've done.
My last one last 8 months when weight of snow ripped the roof. Friend found 7 rolls of aluminum siding. 2 1/2' x 50'. like your idea of the extra poles. Mine is anchored to cement slab. I have one that was bought about 3 years ago that is staked to dirt that has withstood 80 mph winds but both of these have slanted sides.
Great tips through and through
I did this and had a bad overnight wind and the metal broke where I had the pvc at. I believe I need to use all one piece of PVC on each section
Use hairspray instead of WD-40. It helps the parts slide together and then it dries, forming a sticky grip.
Yep. Remember doing this as a kid with our new bicycle handlebar grips.... ah... simpler times
How long did the tarp last before you had to replace it?
Great video. My area is only 12 x 9 feet. Do you think I can change the size by cutting the frame pipes?
I hope they last alittle longer than that. I'd say screw that and apply steel roof on it and heavier steel posts
Perhaps for fencing. I have one. And that might be what's gonna happen.
Just build a fucking car port at that point damn
Very smart
How much did the upgrades cost to add?
Looks good to me. What type of pipes did you make the other supports out of? I am going to try this out. Thanks
Funny you should ask. I had a buddy of mine buy on of these units. He did not tie it down. One night a storm rolled in and picked up his car port like a beach umbrella. Bent most of his tubes. I bought it all from him for 20 bucks. I was able to save the extra parts for my car port. You can also buy extra tube from your local hardware store. You can use the same tube that they make chain link fence from. (actually i think it the same posts they make the gates from) You would be better off buying from them. They come in 12 foot lengths and are MUCH better quality and MUCH stronger.
1 1/4 inch pvc on seams, #8 , 3/4 inch gutter screws, 2 1/2 inch galvanized carriage bolts.
Thx
how long is the pvc
Two years have gone by now, how is your car port holding up?
Superb. The structure is rock solid. No bends or pvc cracks. I am still using the original tarp. Over the years branches have fallen on it and caused small holes.
You can replace the tarp, very easily... just order the part number no?
Where did you get the additional pole footers to mount the poles to the floor
I had a friend that had bought one but got ride of it. I got the extra parts from his kit. You can also get the part you need from home depot. You can use fence post brackets
Well, through shear perseverance, I made it to 4:22!
What type of brackets are they
Some times all it takes is one thing to make a plane come together,,..Thanks
Hey did you ever do any more work on the frame?
Michael McFearin besides what's in the video I did not. I was just about to do a one year follow up. I am happy to report that the frame has held up extremely well. No damage after a hard fall and winter.
How is the fabric cover holding up?
Use Some Ratchet Straps From Harbor Freight
How is carport doing?
Mika Zemin it is doing excellent. I will be making a follow up video soon.
It’s a replica copy of a copy from China. 🤣
Hi why waste your time on this?the first gust of wind bye bye .
Not even close. We have all ready had 2 large storms. One of those has 40-50 mph gust. This thing did not move. Not sure why you would thing it would go bye bye when I anchored it with special anchors that went 18 inches in the ground.
I got this unit myself and did this upgrade as well as used a ratchet strap at each corner and have now gone one hurricane and one tropical storm without permanent damage. I did have. Tropical storm Michael did shift it all and pull up two straps but no damage just reposition and tied back down.
You're no expert but you think you are.
He did a good job. Don't be jealous.