| The goal appears to be removing the metal carport roof from the house roof. Thats a Good Thing, since any movement of the carport roof risks damage to the shingles. |
| AH wrote: I am considering erecting a new wood frame free-standing carport. I would like it to be approx 5 metres wide with no centre support. Could someone advise me as to the feasibility of doing this with such a wide span and what size roof supports I should use. |
| Some questions to ask and answer before proposing a solution: Will changing the present arrangement change the way rain runs off the house roof? Rain on the house roof will run off the house roof to the gutters which are already there (though needs some repairs). Rain on the carport roof will run away from the house to the other side. So, nothing needs to be changed here. |
| What would be the typical size for a single width carport? A double width carport? Thanks, folks! I was thinking along the same lines, but felt it best to confirm it. |
| I want to move the carport roof away from the house roof, so I need to support the inside of the carport roof with new 4x4 posts. To make the least movement and changes, I want to anchor new posts to support the carport roof (no change in height and slope), but cutting back the roof so that it no longer rests or covers the house roof. There will be a gap between the edge of the inner side of the carport roof and the edge of the house roof as a result of this. |
