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[Closed] How much to build a Carport on the cheap?

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Which sheet material and frame would make the cheapest carport? Three-sided with a roof. Looks are unimportant as it will be out of site. Any pointers gratefully received. Cheers.


 
Posted : 08/12/2013 11:55 pm
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How about this for starters
http://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/maxiport-canopy-kit-21-metre-width-p-358.html
available in all sizes


 
Posted : 09/12/2013 12:07 am
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Ill be impressed if your sides are more than the cardboard packing the kit came in for 18 quid to make a 3 sided carport under 300quid unfitgeezer.


 
Posted : 09/12/2013 12:13 am
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4x4 uprights concreated into ground ( or bolted if temporary structure)

4x2framing timber for the roof members

Corrugated plastic sheet for roof

Ply walls

Id make it 2 sided rather than 3 otherwise you will just have a wind trap that trys to destroy your carport at every chance.


 
Posted : 09/12/2013 12:16 am
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I'm not buying one OP asked for cheap that's what Google spat out


 
Posted : 09/12/2013 12:16 am
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As trail rat says three sides and a roof is asking for trouble wind wise.


 
Posted : 09/12/2013 7:36 am
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Don't people sell garages etc that they've disassembled on ebay?


 
Posted : 09/12/2013 10:00 am
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check gumtree also , you can pick up concrete sectionals for "removal" if you dont mind taking the asbestos roof to the tip (check your local tip rules first before you get stuck with the roof.


 
Posted : 09/12/2013 10:02 am