The perfect steel patio cover/ carport

This project I mostly did completely by myself. I only needed help with the heavy lifting of the vertical columns. All of the horizontal pieces I was able to use clamps and put them up by myself. I did need help with other pieces but only for small amounts of time. For the most part, 2 people would go faster. 
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Materials used:
Tape measure
Miller Multimatic 215
220V welding extension cord
Welding adapter for dryer outlet:
1 tank of C25 mixed shielding gas
Angle grinders
Cutting discs
Square
Level
Chop (Evolution S380CPS) saw:
Extension cords for vacuum, hammer drill, angle grinder, etc
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Time stamps:
0:00 intro
0:06 Time for shade
0:15 Multimatic 215 machine
0:18 Premier S-6 hard wire .035
0:25 rent a flat bed trailer
0:28 triple S Steel supplier
0:43 5 x 5 base plates vs 6 x 6 base plates
0:56 #sherwinwilliams Pro Industrial DTM (direct to metal) available in eggshell or semi gloss. Semi gloss last a little bit longer in the sun. )
1:06 stud finder versus Stucco = no success #nevergiveup
1:10 find joists and exterior studs.
Follow down wall every 16” on center
1:17 use 1/2” drive heavy duty drill for pilot holes in the studs, as well as drilling holes in the ledger angle
1:28 run string line and verify level
1:39 2 different size base plates for columns
2:08 for NEMA 6-50R (required for Millermatic 211 and Multimatic 215)
220 V extension cord
2:32 switching from stainless wire back over to my hardwire .035
2:39 PRE-HEAT before welding (for best penetration)
3:02 turn the heat up! 🔥 welder settings
3:15 drill pilot holes in the ledger angle, (that correspond with the studs. This is critical! )
3:38 verify snug fit with lag screws or lag bolts. (I like to use a lock washer and regular washer to verify snug fit)
3:54 start with 1/8” drill bit
4:02 every 16” on center.
(Note: as the nature of the steel angle is heavy, I installed this in 10 foot sections. I did 5 of them, totaling 50 feet )
4:11 use cutting oil to prolong life of drill bit
4:32 use 5/16” washers for the 3/8” lag screws
4:50 consequences of not winterizing my spray pump, last winter ($240 re-build kit ouch!)
5:05 use heavy duty impact wrench, otherwise my Dewalt would wear out 
5:15 splicing ledger angle (heavy duty strong hand clamps)
5:28 tighten up the gutter first?
5:37 use angle finder and cut slope with my Evolution #s380cps
5:51 prep Steel for Paint. Use laquer thinner and rags 
6:16 I love my Evolution chopsaw #S380CPS 
7:43 my 1st cut 🎉
8:05 vacuum concrete dust. From hammer drill.
8:14 level and level 
8:22 #gracopaintsprayers
8:33 graco nova 390 PC, my awesome spray pump
8:45 #sherwinwilliams #proindustrial DTM paint for columns and purlins
9:28 welding hurts when it BURNS
9:47 use #purlins for #fascia
9:56 how to splice purlins
11:05 adjust to slope
11:31 use my fire blanket as a windshield
11:46 time lapse of welding progress
11:56 custom mod around gutter #downspouts
12:06 looking so good! 👍😍🎉
12:08 install metall roofing (26 guage is stronger than 29 gauge)
12:21 touching up paint (after each weld, is time-consuming)
12:49 overlap 1 rib to very water tight install
13:01 best hammock D-rings ever!
13:21 welded hooks for hanging planters
13:42 THANKS FOR WATCHING! 🎉
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If you live within one hour of Salt Lake City, please give me a call or text 801-783-8782

[@ouroboros5378]

Excelente video...! Muchas gracias

[@sweetpotatoes1749]

How much was materials? How long did this take you? Looks beautiful!!! All of your joints are so clean

[@Jeremyisyourhandyman]

Materials were about $3500. My labor was about the same but some people charge between 8000 and $12,000 for a 12 x 50.
It took me just over one week, but if I had one full-time helper, I could’ve cut the time and half

[@Jeremyisyourhandyman]

600 ft.². I didn’t even charge $12 per square foot. Next time I can charge $20 per square foot but DIY definitely saves time.

[@sweetpotatoes1749]

@@Jeremyisyourhandyman Very nice. Thank you for the info. That ledger install gives me the willies, I always have issues identifying studs especially when it's that long of a run. What do you do to insure you are on the stud? Drill pilot holes big enough to visually confirm or was this just one that was simple and straight all the way across?? Seems like I would have ran into something or just had some of the anchors miss the stud for 1 reason or another.
Either way, sounds like I need to invest in a welder and start a new side hustle haha. Is the Miller Multimatic 215 a solid all-around welder?

[@sweetpotatoes1749]

@@Jeremyisyourhandyman Ya that's a solid deal at $12 a sq.ft with all of the fine finish details. This will last longer than the house haha

[@Jeremyisyourhandyman]

In the future, $15-$20 per square foot should be the bare minimum. People are charging more than that for wood, but I am building with Steel. Also trying not to price myself out of a job. Hard to maintain a balanced pricing.

[@ouroboros5378]

Don you need any permit or blueprint to offer this kind of carport to your client?
Im starting my mobile welding services. Thanks

[@Jeremyisyourhandyman]

In this situation, no permit required