Resolving A Leaky Roof Problem


Read the story behind this carport roof

History:

2001
2002
2003
Repairing splits

2004
Repairing splits
2005
Repairing splits
2006
No splits, but ...

2007
Drips from the ceiling

Puddles on a rusty roof

Had seen these around
so ran a search online.

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Measurements:

    Found a place that
    would deliver locally,
  • been around awhile,
  • good reviews,
  • good price.
Carports.Com Length bottom end to end:  19' 8 3/4"
Length to edge of awning:  20' 7 1/4"

Rear height: 7' 4"
Joist span:    8' 6"

Front height: ditto
Joist span:     8' 8"


Installation:

March 10, 2008, 6:00 AM
The carport arrives

Sergio Lopez, Carports.com's
California contractor



Shimming each lag screw with 3/4" scrap
to match level of deck on other side

They forgot their generator
Fortunately mine worked













7:30 AM, Done!


Views:


Distorted composite







Almost all connections were made with
self-tapping rubber backed screws




Adding gutters three years later ...


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