When last we discussed the carport, we were thinking of a 4x wood frame with Suntuf polycarbonate panels. That pencils out to about $2500 worth of materials.
The concept, which turned out to be controversial when I discussed it with Peggy, calls for six posts and a standalone structure unconnected to the house in any way. Because there is only about 19" between the top of the garage door and the underside of the eave, I had planned to lift the carport roof above the garage roof, draining into the garage gutter. But that gets tall and obtrusive.
I revisited the Suntuf specifications. They say that 1-1/2 in 12 is the "minimum recommended slope," but that "When installed at a lower pitch, additional sealing should be applied to ensure weather resistance." Using 12' panels, I don't have seams along the slope.
It seems that I can tuck polycarb under the existing eave, sloping slightly less than 1-1/2 in 12. The idea is to keep it simple.
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| Basic SunTuf on wood frame |
There are all-metal patio cover/carports available that would be double the cost or more, but that might be worth it. I've talked to Versatube, Behr.
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| Glass "sunroom" |
These examples tend to connect to the house on one side. A standalone carport creates a moment arm at each post, but this can be handled.
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| Itiel's Carports (itcarports.com) |
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| Yardistry 11x13 gazebo |
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| "Why don't you just ask for what you want?" |
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