How To Brace A Freestanding Carport. E.g for a structure (eg carport) that is x high with beam spans of y, what length of knee brace and what size of timber/steel member should be used. Cut the hoop iron to the distance you measured from one corner of the carport to the one diagonally opposite it.
An accessory structure, used for shade or weather protection, supported entirely by columns or posts and, other than with flashing, not attached to or supported by a unit or other accessory structure. You’ll have complete control over the colour palette using colorbond steel and the option of either a flat or gable roof design. Fasten universal deck straps in place from the front of the gutter to the roof sheet rib (figure 6.0) at maximum 900mm centres.
Mark out the carport (20ft x 10ft rectangle) and erect timber profiles out from each corner and also out from the middle to take in the two center posts.
It is the most basic of carports. Typically, they come in 4' x 8' sheets, but sizes vary. Cut the downpipe as required to form and offset, using the elbows supplied, attach the pvc downpipe to the downpipe pop and rivet in place. This single carport is 6000mm (20ft) long by 3000mm (10ft) wide.
