Timber Gable Roof Carport

Flat roofs are possibly the most popular type of carport roof as they are cheap and quick to install.

Timber gable roof carport. It incorporates six posts and main beams along the side of the carport which are set to the pitch of the roof to slope from one end to the other. Timber is the cheapest material for carports but require more maintenance. The flat roof is the simplest and cheapest design and the gable style carports extend houses original design.

These are the type of carports whose roofs have two sloping sides meeting together at the top. As with other flat roofs however flat carport roofs can be difficult to drain and susceptible to damage from water pooling and ice forming. Timber steel and aluminium carports.

A slight incline can make a big difference in the drainage of the roof without altering its appearance. The materials will need to be calculated based on the actual. They are all popular because they compliment the home beautifully.

You can use gable roof carports. Although the carport is now finished and usable it is advisable to coat all the timber or at least the outside facing beams with a timber stain or paint. If you prefer more durable materials with a wider choice of colour options a single aluminium or colorbond steel.

These outline instructions are for a 6 0 m long x 3 0 m wide x 2 4 m high free standing timber carport with a long run metal mono pitch roof. The most common is a full steel. When you view them from the front they look like a triangle.

Most carports and roofs are made from steel. The most common carports in australia are the flat roof skillion and gable carports. In designing your carport we will consider the prevailing architectural style.