Plan on at least four posts one at each corner.
Carport post footings.
Lay out and mark the area of construction.
Just follow our step by step guide.
Part 3 how to set up post supports for a carport in this video we will show you how to mark out and set up your post supports for a carport.
Depending on size of carport you may need to have one additional.
Minimum specification for a carport post up to 8 feet high is 4 by 4 inches.
Plan for your carport height by buying or cutting posts that produce the roof height you desire.
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A good rule of thumb is to be sure it will be as high as the tallest person or vehicle who plans to use your carport.
Attached carports can use the supporting structure as framing for one of the sides.
A carport s post size will vary depending on the height of structure.
Taller posts of up to 10 feet high must be at least 6 by 6 inches.
How big the footings or foundations are depends on several factors.
People often ask us what size footings do they need to concrete the carport posts into the ground.
Building a carport footing is no simple task if you are going at it blindly.
Use a power auger or post hole digger to dig post holes of about two to four feet deep for the footings.
There are several different stages that are necessary for a successful job.
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The width or diameter can vary from 350mm wide to 600mm wide with the depth varying from 750mm to 1 5m and more.
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It can be done by a beginner however but he must follow a few steps in order to complete the job successfully.
For a roof six foot five inches your posts should be six feet five inches plus the 24 inches of the post that will be planted.