Car Port Cost - Experiences and Ideas Appreciated

iainw

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Hi there:

I know a lot of you have lovely garages , car ports and car collections.
I currently have a 'double' garage which will only fit in one car plus leave quite a bit of space either side.
I have space to the left of it for at least a double car port. It would need some concrete probably, or extensions of the gravel to level it off, and then some sort of structure over.

Could anyone advise based on experience what the most cost effective, reasonable looking and functional option would be? Any contacts, especially towards Wales and the South West Appreciated.

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D Walker

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Very easy to do your own wooden structure, or if preferred that plastic stuff that looks a bit naff. Depends how you want it. Open sides all round or boxed in. Roof lights or solid roof, power, lights etc for washing detailing etc. You can probably buy a ready made kit.
I would build my own...
 
iainw

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Much prefer wood dave - agree. The oak ones look expensive..
I would love to build it but don't have the time or equipment...
Anyone who knows a reasonable kit please let me know...
 
D Walker

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Would have thought it would be right up Newtons street this but he probably isn't available until 2208!!!!
 
safrane

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The posted item looks OK but looks like softwood and with a short guarantee for rot. A few £k more will get you a green oak one which will last far longer.Roof finish looks knaff as well so spend a little more on tiles that match your property.

Happy to assist you with the build (ex chippy) for a few beers, but wait for the spring first!
 
iainw

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safrane said:
The posted item looks OK but looks like softwood and with a short guarantee for rot. A few £k more will get you a green oak one which will last far longer.Roof finish looks knaff as well so spend a little more on tiles that match your property.

Happy to assist you with the build (ex chippy) for a few beers, but wait for the spring first!
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Would give you more than a few beers! Would love to have your advise. Agree it doesn't look great wood and would be nice to match existing tiles. My wife says it's the last thing we need ( hardly
Surprising). Spring sounds good !
 
Navcorr

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Would something along these lines be an option?

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Built off the side of your existing garage - boarded roof and tiled to match. Any competent local carpentry firm would quote and would think considerably more economic.
Wooden flooring is more my thing, and so happy to be contradicted by those with greater experience, but the level of skill required to do this is not too great.
 
conaero

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Build it yourself.

Do the base and sink the 6 6x6" post in, build the top brace and roof trusses and fill in the sides with overlap panelling, simples!

Make sure you keep it square and just keep adding wood to stiffen.
 
Navcorr

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Conaero said:
Build it yourself.

Do the base and sink the 6 6x6" post in, build the top brace and roof trusses and fill in the sides with overlap panelling, simples!

Make sure you keep it square and just keep adding wood to stiffen.
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Agreed. Tooling is not exactly extensive. What would you think - mitre saw, hand saw, router, drill, chisels, mallet, set square, pencil, tape measure and a never-ending supply of tea :)
The only question I'd have would be preference for fixing the trusses, braces & ties. Pegs are traditional and look the part - particularly if a different colour wood was used.
Always like a contrasting inlay in my floors - gives a bespoke appearance.
 
iainw

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Navcorr said:
Agreed. Tooling is not exactly extensive. What would you think - mitre saw, hand saw, router, drill, chisels, mallet, set square, pencil, tape measure and a never-ending supply of tea :)
The only question I'd have would be preference for fixing the trusses, braces & ties. Pegs are traditional and look the part - particularly if a different colour wood was used.
Always like a contrasting inlay in my floors - gives a bespoke appearance.
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I would be happy to cut and stitch for a few days and pay an expert to do it for me. I would supply the tea and readies.
I agree it would be nice to do it myself, but the reality is, the tree house almost drove me insane with just a few tools and bits that weren't heavy.
 
Andyk

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2b1ask1 said:
Thanks for the big up :luvit: but not entirely my game, I tend to do repairs of structures in parks and am as has been suggested rather booked up!
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So if you ever need a seesaw Iain Newtons your the man......
 
2b1ask1

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What I would suggest is get metal shoes into the ground so you are + 100mm before you go to timber and it will last 4 x longer than timber into the ground. Consider galvanised as the best option.
 
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