Metal canopy do it yourself

Absolutely any owner of a cottage or a country house is faced with the need to arrange a canopy for his iron friend. This circumstance is primarily due to the universality of the design, since it can be used not only for the car, but also for the storage of garden accessories and small technical devices. In addition to this, this building becomes more relevant when it is necessary to park the vehicle for a small amount of time. In the article we will tell you how to make a metal canopy with your own hands for the car, we will provide step by step instructions, photos and video footage.

Design features and a variety of its types

Before construction work, the future location of the shed, its style should be determined, determine the purpose and type of construction to be erected. In addition, it is necessary to make a choice between stationary and mobile views.

The advantages of stationary construction are practicality and durability, and mobile - mobility. However, a movable canopy requires the manufacture of a solid frame, so it is built in rare cases when it is necessary to temporarily protect the car from precipitation, direct sunlight and dust.

According to the type of placement, the canopies are detached and made as an extension. Attached structures form a single structure with a nearby building and are often combined with a common roof.

The roof of a free-standing canopy can be dome, arc, arched, single-slope and double-slope.

Ordinary metal or shaped pipes, brick and wood can be used as support pillars. At the same time, roofing materials also abound in diversity: decking, natural tile, polycarbonate, metal tile, etc.

The type of canopy and the material determine the complexity and duration of the installation of the structure. As a rule, for a simpler and more economical assembly using metal profiles and corrugated flooring. The thickness of the pillars and floors is selected depending on the size of the structure and the expected load.

Preparatory work

For the successful implementation of the task, it is necessary to make an approximate sketch of the future shed, prepare the tool, purchase consumables and accessories. Required toolkit:

• construction level and roulette;
• Bulgarian or saw for metal cutting;
• drill with a hammer drill and a set of drills and bits;
• vestibule;
• metal screws or rivets.

A complete and objective assessment of the amount of consumables, as well as the necessary amount of fasteners, depends on the precise drawing up of the drawing, therefore, the drawing up of the named document should be paid special attention. In addition, do not forget about safety when working with metal products.

Site preparation

Starting to carry out the work, it is necessary to prepare the site for construction. To do this, according to a sketch, we level and compact the ground at the site of the proposed construction. Then we dig holes along the perimeter for support columns with a depth of 50 to 100 cm. Recesses are equipped, so that a rectangle is obtained, usually in two rows of 2–3 holes.

Installation of supports

The metal profile should be cut according to the number of support pillars, their length should be 3 m. Depending on the type of construction you choose, the method of fastening the posts is determined. During the construction of a stationary canopy, the supports are level and concreted, while the construction of a mobile counterpart requires additional cutting of metal pipes with a diameter somewhat larger than that of the support pipe and a length equal to the depth of the foundation. Prepared metal pieces are mounted in the pits and filled with cement mortar. Then a profile is inserted into each of the pipe cuts. Holes are drilled into the pipe and profile, and the entire support is bolted together.

To impart rigidity and prevent premature destruction, you can use the described protective "covers" when arranging a stationary structure. The only difference from mobile sheds will be that the profile must be welded to a metal pipe.

Roof erection

Roofs are solid and collapsible. Their primary difference lies in the method of fastening the elements together: in the first case, the component parts are welded, and in the second, they are bolted together. In addition, the designs are odnoskatnymi and gable.

On the example of a non-separable gable roof, we consider the technology of its installation. It will be necessary to weld pieces of a metal profile to support columns in such a way that a correct rectangular frame is obtained. Then, we start welding rafters. On the ground, to the beam, on one and the other side, we weld pieces of a metal profile with a step of 1 m at an angle of not more than 30 ?. It is important to bear in mind that the resulting structure must somewhat protrude beyond the limits of the welded upper frame. Next, place the welded elements on the supporting rectangle, boil in the joints.

To simplify the procedure for constructing a roof cage, reinforce the metal rectangular base located on the supports with transverse beams in the center of each side. Then we weld 20–30 cm of the section pipe to the central safety beam, which will act as a support for the future skate. Further pipes from a profile the increased segments fasten with each other and the rectangular basis.

Having finished with the installation of the frame, proceed to the trim profiled. The sheets are fastened directly to the prepared frame on the rafters overlapping each other by means of rivets, self-tapping screws or bolts.

When self-fabricating a carport, it is important to follow the instructions and observe the dimensions of the constituent elements reflected in the prepared drawings based on accurate calculations. All these conditions, together with the right approach and due diligence will allow you to build a high-quality metal canopy.

Video

This video describes in more detail the intricacies of manufacturing a metal canopy:

A photo

In the photos you can see the various options for arranging a metal canopy:

Scheme

If you decide to make a metal canopy, then the provided scheme can help you in making a suitable construction for you: