How to make a canopy with round metal pipes. Canopy calculation
A canopy made of pipes and polycarbonate is becoming an increasingly popular architectural form in the backyard. No wonder, because this building can perform many functions, ranging from an open garage for a car, a wood warehouse, an indoor playground, and ending with a recreation area with a barbecue and easy chairs.
The key advantage is the ability to make such a design with your own hands. In the presented article, recommendations will be given on the choice of material, examples of calculations of supports and trusses, and how to weld a canopy from profile pipe.
Calculation of the optimal shape of the canopy
The length of the rafter depends on the angle of the truss. For different angles, it is optimal to use different roofing materials:
- 22-30 - the optimal angle of inclination for buildings in areas with significant snow loads. As a design of a canopy from a profile pipe with such an angle, it provides a predominantly triangular shape. It is optimal for asbestos straight and corrugated sheets, various types of metal profiles and eternite roofing.
- 15-22 - are also gable with metal types of roofing. This angle of inclination is typical for regions with increased wind loads. The maximum span of a triangular truss with such an angle is 20 m.
- 6-15 - mainly single-pitched trapezoidal trusses with a polycarbonate coating and corrugated board.
Shed canopy from a profile pipe, photo of a building with a corrugated roof
The calculation of a polycarbonate canopy from a profile pipe is carried out in accordance with SNiP P-23-81 "Steel structures" and SNiP 2.01.07-85 "Loads and impacts".
Technological requirements for the farm and the calculation sequence is as follows. In accordance with the terms of reference, the required span is determined. According to the presented scheme, we substitute the dimensions of the span and determine the height of the structure. The angle of inclination of the truss and the optimal shape of the roof of the canopy are set. Accordingly, the contours of the upper and lower chords of the truss, the general outlines and the type of roofing are determined.
Important! The maximum distance at which trusses are placed in the manufacture of a canopy from a profile pipe is 1.75 m.Scheme of the dependence of the length of the rafters on the angle of the roof when calculating a truss from a profile pipe for a canopy
Profile selection
As a material for assembling a truss truss, you can use channels, tees, corners and other profiled rolled products that are made of steel grade St3SP or 09G2S (in accordance with GOST). However, all these materials have a significant drawback compared to profiled pipes - they are much heavier and thicker with comparable strength characteristics.
The dimensions of the frame elements for a canopy from a profile pipe depend on the dimensions of the building. In accordance with GOST 23119-78 and GOST 23118-99 for creating a canopy from a square pipe with my own hands use the following materials:
- For compact buildings with a span width of up to 4.5 m - 40x20x2 mm;
- Structures of medium size with a span of up to 5.5 m are made of a professional pipe 40x40x2mm;
- Buildings of considerable size with spans of more than 5.5 m are mounted from profile pipes of various sections 40x40x3 mm or 60x30x2mm.
- The size of the rack for a canopy from a professional pipe is 80 80 by 3 mm.
Drawings, dimensions and main connections
Before proceeding with the assembly of a canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands, it is necessary to draw a detailed plan of the entire structure, indicating the exact dimensions of all elements. This will help calculate the exact amount of materials of each type and calculate the cost of construction.
Drawing of a canopy from a profile pipe indicating the main overall dimensions
In addition, it is desirable to make an additional drawing of the most complex structures. In this case, this is a shed truss and the attachment points of its main elements.
Scheme for the manufacture of a truss from a profile pipe for a canopy with the main fasteners
One of the main advantages of a profile pipe is the possibility of a beadless connection. This is manifested in the simplicity of design and low cost of the truss with a rafter span of up to 30 m. At the same time, the roofing material can rest directly on the upper chord of the truss, provided it is sufficiently rigid.
Mounting points for assembling a canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands, in the photo a - a triangular lattice, b - support, c - diagonal lattice
The advantages of a bevelled welded joint are:
- A significant reduction in the weight of the truss, compared with riveted or bolted structures, up to 20% and 25%, respectively.
- Reducing labor costs and manufacturing costs, both for single items and for small-scale production.
- Low cost of welding and the ability to automate the process by using machines with a continuous wire feeder.
- Equal strength of the weld and the products to be joined.
Among the shortcomings can be noted:
- The need to have rather expensive equipment;
- Welding experience required.
Bolted connections in the manufacture of products from a profile pipe are quite common. Usually they are used in collapsible canopies from a profile pipe or in products manufactured for mass consumption.
Bolted connections are the easiest for mounting a canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands, photo of the attached frame element
The main advantages of such compounds are:
- Ease of assembly;
- No need for additional equipment;
- Possibility of complete dismantling of the structure.
Flaws:
- The weight of the structure increases;
- Additional fasteners required;
- The strength and reliability of bolted joints is somewhat lower than welded ones.
Summing up
The article examined the design and methods of manufacturing the simplest shed canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands, however, a profiled pipe is a rather “flexible” material from which complex and aesthetically attractive designs can be made.
A complex structure for creating a canopy from a professional pipe with your own hands, a photo of a shed, domed structure
Private land plots for our citizens are always identified with the hard work of growing their own organic products. However, dachas do not lose popularity, since with the development of industry in the field building materials Ennoble your own cottage and build on it a corner for relaxation or other pastime has become accessible and simple.
Rolled metal products have become one of the raw materials for the construction of sheds. The welded frame of the canopy is more popular with owners than the wooden one. The process of constructing this object is described below.
Frame canopy from a metal profile - advantages
So, what are the advantages of a metal frame over a wooden one? Let's take a closer look:
- The metal is not subject to deterioration, if corrosion is excluded. The latter is easily eliminated or prevented by applying special means to the structure. The metal frame is not threatened by fire, mold, or rodents.
- A canopy from a metal profile is unknown to shrinkage, in contrast to a similar wooden object. Welding will not bend, the grooves will not dry out, the logs will not crack. Of course, it all depends on the processing, but over time, these problems are inevitable for the tree.
- The lightweight metal profile frame is mobile - it can be moved to any convenient place if the racks are not concreted into the site. In addition, if summer residents are concerned about the durability of the metal frame, then during construction, all elements are fixed not by welding, but by bolts. Thus, on winter period the whole structure can be removed in a dry place.
Forms of a metal canopy
We are talking, of course, about the truss system - the rest of the structure is a rack, concreted into the site or installed directly on the ground. So, the features of the forms of the roofs of the canopy:
- Single roof. The easiest option for self-design. It is a plane sloping for a slope of rainwater. The shape allows you to make a canopy of any size, which means that such a place is suitable for any purpose - a barbecue, sleeping places, even a pool. However, this has its own pitfall - large areas will take on an impressive amount of snow, which means that either the structure is dismantled for this period, or a careful calculation and appropriate reinforcements are made.
- Gable roof. Such canopies are rare and can be a roof for extensions - verandas, terraces. Rainfall is facilitated by the steepness of the slopes and the right material for the roof.
- Arch. Canopies prevailing in popularity. They have a feature that other designs lack - the sun's rays are reflected from the roof, and an optimal temperature is created inside.
The following describes how to make a shed canopy yourself, using simple steps for this. You need to decide in advance on the purpose and desired dimensions.
Installation of a shed canopy
Consider a small mobile welded structure, since the advantage of installation in any suitable place is welcomed by all owners of summer cottages. In addition, inexperienced home craftsmen, based on their own product, will receive the necessary training for further creations. So what will be required:
- Welding machine and universal electrodes.
- Level and measuring instruments.
- Profile pipe with a section of 80, 60 and 40 mm. You can also use other rolled metal products - corners or channels.
- Roofing material - cellular polycarbonate. It withstands loads better, unlike monolithic, which is used on vertical surfaces.
- Fasteners, thermal washers, rubber seals.
- Protective minium for metal. You need protective equipment for yourself and you can start.
Calculation of a metal frame for a canopy
Professionals use in their work data from the area about the amount of precipitation that falls during the season, soil conditions and other figures. This is a prerequisite for structures exceeding a length of 10 m and a width of more than 5.
The creation of a small structure must also be subject to certain parameters. For example, how to calculate a shed metal canopy yourself:
- The canopy length of 6 m should have 8 supports. A profile pipe from 80 mm and above with a cross section and a wall thickness of 3 mm or more will completely cope with the task of stability.
- One side of the canopy should be higher than the other according to the chosen angle of inclination and roofing material - 20-25⁰ is enough for polycarbonate.
- Each pair of supports should receive reinforcement in the form of trusses. They are made of equal-shelf corners or a profile pipe with a cross section of 60 mm.
- The crate is welded in increments of 1 m from a pipe with a cross section of 40 mm. Such a design can withstand up to 400 kg of wet snow, if it is decided not to transfer or dismantle the canopy for the winter period.
Site preparation
A do-it-yourself mobile single-sided canopy made of a metal profile is notable for the fact that it does not require special preparation. It is only important to level the ground by removing the turf for this and tamping the ground.
Subsequently, under a canopy, you can make a lawn, a wooden platform or lay out paving slabs. Under the racks, pits should be dug in advance so that the structure does not begin to sag.
Frame assembly
The whole structure is assembled "upside down" for convenience. Only the roof is laid on top. So:
- First, a frame is welded from a profile pipe or corners.
- Racks are evenly fixed.
- The supports receive reinforcements in the form of trusses - corners welded to them at an angle.
Now, the slag is beaten off, the welds are cleaned and the structure is turned over for installation in place. It is important to wrap the ends of the posts with several layers of roofing material in order to reduce the effect of constantly wet soil on the metal.
Assembly of the truss system and roofing
When the canopy is already stable, they begin to weld the crate. According to the drawing, metal pipes or corners are fixed at a distance of at least 1 m. It is immediately necessary to drill holes in the crate and frame of the entire rafter system to fix the polycarbonate.
It is impossible to cut sheets of plastic in advance - there is a risk of incorrect measurements and, as a result, the coating will have to be redone. It is better to do this on top of the finished frame. The sheets are overlapped without fixing, the attachment points are marked and cut out at the bottom.
Fixing is not complete without the use of thermal washers, as an additional sealing of the metal frame from moisture. Double protection of the structure should also be in case a single-sided wooden canopy is conceived with your own hands - then rubber sealing rings are glued to the logs, at the attachment points.
When the material is ready for the final coating, the metal frame should be brought into a decorative form in advance, not forgetting about protection. Surikami - with protective compounds against corrosion, the finished canopy is painted even before the roofing - so, there is a chance not to miss a single centimeter of metal. Next, polycarbonate is laid using a connecting profile, and at the end of the work, protective end caps are installed so that moisture in the form of evaporation does not penetrate into the plastic cells.
How to make a shed canopy with your own hands: calculations, features and stages of work
How to calculate and make a shed canopy from a metal profile: advantages and forms of a frame canopy, necessary tools, features of self-assembly, installation of a truss system
How to make a canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands
Canopy structures made of profile pipes can be found in many places: in courtyards country houses, on the territory of summer cafes, in parking lots and other public places. Their main advantage is that you can do all this with your own hands. To do this, you do not need to have special skills and knowledge, just follow the detailed instructions.
Scope of application and installation of a canopy from a profile pipe
The metal profile today has become one of the most popular and sought-after materials for the manufacture of canopies of various types and types with a polycarbonate coating, since its main advantage is a long service life. If such a building is properly looked after, then it can stand for more than a dozen years. Such canopies can be used in a variety of places:
- in car parks;
- in country private houses to create large covered areas of the territory;
- in various public places.
The scope of canopies from a metal profile is quite extensive, since they are universal structures that have a large number of different modifications.
The most popular today is the arched type of product. It is much more difficult to make it than a single or gable, but it looks very impressive. Such a canopy is built separately from the house or adjacent to its side.
When choosing the type of roof, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the snow does not linger on it, but falls freely to the ground, without creating a large load on the roof.
In addition, there are canopies of a dome, arc, pyramidal shape, as well as single-slope and dual-slope.
In addition to polycarbonate, slate or metal corrugated board can be used for roofing. Therefore, we can say that the complexity of erecting a canopy from a professional pipe directly depends on the choice of frame design and materials chosen for the roofing.
Preparatory work: drawing development
First you need to accurately determine the location of the canopy, as this is very important for choosing the material for the future structure and roofing. It is best to place them on a flat area or hill, as it will be easier to make the necessary drainage there. If you decide to build a structure in a lowland, then the collected water will "force" you to make additional storm sewers, which will entail unforeseen costs.
It is also important to make a preliminary drawing of a canopy from a metal profile. In addition to the location of the racks, it is necessary to take into account the cross section of the profile pipes. If the length of the structure does not exceed 6 m, and the width is 4 m, then for the installation of supports, you can take a pipe with a cross section of 60x60 mm. For the construction of a large structure, a pipe with a cross section of 80x80 mm is taken.
List of required tools
To make a metal canopy, you will need a certain set of tools:
- building level;
- bayonet shovel;
- apparatus for welding;
- roulette;
- rule (level);
- drill;
- Bulgarian;
- perforator;
- bolts and washers;
- profile metal pipes;
- roofing screws with special gaskets;
- building corner;
- polycarbonate, corrugated board or slate;
- cement, sand, medium gravel;
- flange.
Calculation of the required number of profile pipes
For the construction of a small shed canopy, it is necessary to make accurate calculations and draw up a preliminary drawing:
- A canopy 6 m long should have 8 supporting metal racks. To do this, you can use a metal profile with a section of 80x80 mm. The wall thickness of the pipe should be more than 3 mm for greater structural stability.
Do-it-yourself step-by-step instructions for making a canopy structure from a professional pipe
The sequence of work depends on the type.
Shed canopy
This design is the simplest. For its manufacture you need:
- Install supports and fill wells. The distance between the posts should be from 1 to 1.5 m. If slate, corrugated board or natural tiles are used for the roof, then this value is 1.2 m.
- Outline the location of the support pillars, pull the construction rope between them in a straight line. For each rack, dig holes at least 60 cm deep and 20 cm in diameter. Reinforce the pipes with special strips (heels) that are welded to the bottom of each of the pipes. They will then be completely filled with concrete, and will hold the entire structure in a vertical position.
arched structure
The construction of an arched canopy is carried out in almost the same way as a shed, but they are more aesthetic and functional.
It is quite difficult to build an arched canopy on your own, since for this you need to have a special manual or electrical equipment so that the metal profile can be easily bent. At home, it is almost impossible to perform such actions.
double awnings
A gable canopy is mounted similarly to a single-sided canopy, however, there are two triangles in the structure, which are mirrored relative to each other. The roof of such a canopy is formed by two inclined planes at a certain angle.
Due to the presence of a ridge knot, this design has a more complex structure system, but it can cover a much larger area of \u200b\u200bthe site.
Multi-slope canopies
Such structures are used to cover large areas such as car parks, exhibition pavilions, etc. At their core, they are a series of sequentially arranged gable structures. Here, in addition to the ridge knot, which is located at the upper points, it will be necessary to create a drainage system.
How to weld a professional pipe
In the process of carrying out any welding work, safety precautions must be observed. Also, after completion of all work, each weld must be cleaned of slag so that there are no joints. This can be done with an ordinary grinder with a special metal hedgehog nozzle.
To connect metal structures from a profile with a wall thickness of more than 3 mm, it is best to use gas welding, since an electrical analogue may simply not “pull” such an amount of work.
How to bend a metal pipe
For this, a special pipe bender is used. It can be easily bent different kinds metal profile. But if there is no such tool at hand, then a grinder and welding will help to cope with the task.
Very important when bending various pipes prevent the appearance of cracks and large kinks that should not be in the structure of the canopy. Also, they should not be flattened. In the process of working with a manual pipe bender, considerable physical effort must be applied, so it cannot be used to bend a profile with a cross section of more than 40 mm.
External finishing of the structure
After the structure of the canopy frame is fully welded and cleaned of scale, it is necessary to degrease all metal elements before painting them. To do this, you can use a common solvent, acetone or gasoline, which must be allowed to dry. After that, you can start the priming process.
Light gray primer suitable for any type of paint. Dark is used for bright materials. White is usually used when painting a metal profile with pastel colors.
The primer can protect the metal from premature corrosion, and thereby significantly extend its service life, as well as reduce paint consumption.
Do-it-yourself canopy construction from a profile pipe - drawings, instructions with photos and videos
Scope of canopies. Manufacturing preparation process. How to make a structure from a profile pipe with your own hands: step by step instructions. Video.
Outbuildings such as a canopy can be found in many suburban areas. Under the arch of the roof of an open structure, it is convenient to equip a recreation area, a place to store a car and garden tools. Therefore, the question of how to weld a canopy from a profile pipe with a minimum of investment is relevant for many owners who are ready to independently build the structure they need on the farm.
Things to Consider Before Starting Construction
A beautifully designed canopy is an excellent design solution that complements the architectural ensemble of the site.
To build a shed canopy from a profile pipe is a feasible task that any owner who knows the basic skills of repair and construction work can cope with.
To calculate the future canopy from a profile pipe, there is no need to have special knowledge. It is enough to take into account a number of points.
- Determine the functions that the structure will perform and the angle of inclination of the roof of the structure.
- Calculate the optimal height of the support pillars, the length and width of the canopy.
- Calculate the dimensions of panel structures and determine the distance between the main nodes of the future canopy.
The number of support posts is determined by their bearing capacity, with the expectation that the metal will be subjected to load not only from its own weight. On the roof surface winter time large drifts of snow can accumulate, which have considerable weight.
The canopy can be a structure adjacent to the house or freestanding.
When designing an independently standing structure, the number of supports should be taken twice as much as when constructing a canopy combined with a house.
You can make a drawing of a canopy from a profile pipe yourself, or use ready-made solutions by looking at them on thematic construction forums.
Important! To create a reliable structure that will serve more than one season, the support pillars should rest against a concrete base.
It is worth considering in advance how the elements are connected. If the canopy adjoins the wall of the house, then provide for the arrangement of embedded parts or support shelves.
Installation technology of a canopy from a profile pipe
Material selection
The first step is to decide what the structure will be built from.
The material for the construction of the frame will be a profile pipe.
It has high axial compressive and flexural strength, as well as minimal weight with maximum manufacturability. In the manufacture of simple lightweight structures, cold-rolled or electric-welded pipes can be used.
For the manufacture of supports, it is better to choose square pipes. They will provide maximum pairing of elements placed at right angles. In addition, on a straight surface of the racks, it will be easier to make any kind of connection, whether it be bolted, threaded or welded.
As vertical racks, it is more expedient to choose profiles with wide shelves, the size of which varies between 50-100 mm, and thin walls.
When planning to make a roof slope, this should be taken into account in the lengths of the support posts.
When choosing pipes for runs, it should be borne in mind that, unlike support posts, they will experience a force in the transverse direction. Three-four-meter pipes of a rectangular configuration with a height of 80-100 mm are capable of withstanding such a load. To connect the main structural elements, it is easiest to use a steel corner of small width.
Most often used as a cover:
- sheet galvanized metal;
- metal tile;
- corrugated board;
- polycarbonate.
The choice of roof design is limited only by the preferences and financial capabilities of the owner.
Of the tools for making a canopy, you will need:
- measuring equipment (ruler, marker, tape measure);
- construction knife and hacksaw;
- shovel or drill;
- welding machine;
- hammer and screwdrivers;
- surface level;
- screwdriver and electric drill;
- set of wrenches;
- soldering device for fixing fittings on pipes.
Foundation preparation
Installation of a shed canopy from a profile pipe involves excavation and concrete work.
The site for the arrangement of the future canopy is cleaned and leveled. Along the perimeter of the installation of the structure, pits are prepared for deepening the supports. The size of the holes must be at least 100x50 cm. The support pillars must be installed rigidly in the foundation. To do this, they need to be walled up in the body of concrete, having built a columnar solid foundation.
Installation of supports
All elements of the future canopy must be cut according to precisely verified drawings, corresponding calculations.
The cut racks are alternately installed in dug holes. When installing poles, it is important to control their verticality, using a level or plumb line for this.
After making sure that the installation is correct, concrete is poured.
To give strength to the future support, pouring a small part of the solution into the pit, it is worth raising the pipe so that part of the mixture gets into its cavity. The racks filled with mortar are left until completely solidified.
Frame manufacturing
The complexity of manufacturing a roof directly depends on the pitch of the support posts and the length of the side to be covered. The most optimal option is when the structure has a three-meter span, thanks to which you can get the maximum overlapping area with minimal material costs.
The easiest way is to build a shed roof based on simple runs from a rectangular pipe.
To do this, on the installed racks, crosswise mounted elements of the connections are fixed by welding, fixing them at two points on each plane of the rack. Horizontal guides are mounted to the upper ends of the supporting pillars, which will hold the crate.
Video: how to weld profile pipes
Profile pipes are laid in parallel, maintaining a step of 300-400 mm. Fastening is carried out by welding or self-tapping screws.
Design design
The finished structure remains to be lined with roofing material. The method of installation depends on the type of roofing material. When working with corrugated board, the sheets are attached to the transverse beams, overlapping them and fixing them with self-tapping screws planted on rubber washers.
To stiffen the structure, the longitudinal wall of the constructed frame can be formed at the base with blocks or bricks.
All metal structures need protection against corrosion. To do this, after cleaning the surface and welds, they are coated with special paints for metal.
Absolutely any owner of a cottage or country house is faced with the need to arrange a canopy for his iron friend. This circumstance is primarily due to the versatility of the design, since it can be used not only for a car, but also for storing garden supplies and small technical devices. In addition to this, this building becomes more relevant when it is necessary to park a vehicle for a small amount of time. In the article we will tell you how to make a metal carport with your own hands for a car, we will provide step-by-step instructions, photos and videos.
Before performing construction work, you should determine the future location of the canopy, its style, determine the purpose and type of the structure being built. In addition, it is worth making a choice between a stationary and mobile view.
The advantages of a stationary building are practicality and durability, and a mobile building is mobility. However, a movable canopy requires the manufacture of a strong frame, so it is built in rare cases when it is necessary to temporarily protect the car from precipitation, direct sun rays and dust.
According to the type of placement, canopies are free-standing and made as an extension. Attached structures form a single structure with a nearby building and are often united by a common roof.
The roof of a free-standing canopy can be domed, arc, arched, single-pitched and gable.
Ordinary metal or profile pipes, brick and wood can be used as support pillars. At the same time, roofing materials also abound in variety: corrugated board, natural tiles, polycarbonate, metal tiles, etc.
The type of canopy and material determine the complexity and duration of the installation of the structure. As a rule, for a simpler and more economical assembly, a metal profile and corrugated board are used. The thickness of the pillars and ceilings is selected depending on the size of the structure and the expected load.
To successfully complete the task, it is necessary to draw up an approximate sketch of the future canopy, prepare a tool, purchase consumables and accessories. Required tools:
- building level and tape measure;
- grinder or saw for cutting metal;
- drill with a puncher and a set of drills and bits;
- riveter;
- metal screws or rivets.
A complete and objective assessment of the amount of consumables, as well as the required volume of fasteners, depends on the clear drawing up of the drawing, therefore, special attention should be paid to the preparation of the named document. In addition, do not forget about safety precautions when working with metal products.
Before starting work, it is worth preparing the site for the structure. To do this, according to the sketch drawn up, we level and tamp the ground at the site of the proposed construction. Then, along the perimeter, we dig holes for support pillars with a depth of 50 to 100 cm. The recesses are equipped in such a way that a rectangle is obtained, as a rule, in two rows of 2–3 holes.
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 attaching the racks is determined. During the construction of a stationary canopy, the supports are installed according to the level and concreted, and when erecting its mobile counterpart, additional cutting is required 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 pits and filled with cement mortar. Then a profile is inserted into each of the pipe cuts. Holes are drilled in the pipe and the profile and the entire support is tightened with bolts.
To add rigidity and prevent premature failure, the described protective “casings” can also be used when arranging a stationary structure. The only difference from mobile canopies will be that the profile must be welded to a metal pipe.
Roofs are solid and collapsible. Their primary difference lies in the method of fastening the elements to each other: in the first case, the components are welded, and in the second, they are bolted together. In addition, the designs are single-sided and double-sided.
Using the example of a non-separable gable roof, consider the technology of its installation. Pieces of a metal profile will need to be welded to the supporting pillars, so that a regular rectangular frame is obtained. Then, we start welding the rafters. On the ground, to the beam on one side and on the other, we weld pieces of a metal profile in increments of 1 m at an angle of no more than 30º. It is important to consider that the resulting structure should protrude somewhat beyond the welded upper frame. Next, we place the welded elements on the reference rectangle, and weld at the joints.
To simplify the procedure for constructing a frame for the roof, it is necessary to strengthen the metal rectangular base, located on the supports, with transverse beams in the center of each side. Then, to the central safety beam, we weld 20–30 cm pieces of a profile pipe, which will act as a support for the future ridge. Next, we fasten the extended segments with pipes from the profile to each other and to a rectangular base.
Having finished with the installation of the frame, we proceed to the sheathing with corrugated board. The sheets are fastened directly to the prepared frame on the rafters overlapping each other by means of rivets, self-tapping screws or bolts.
At self-manufacturing carport, it is important to follow the instructions and observe the dimensions of the constituent elements reflected in the prepared drawings on the basis accurate calculations. All these conditions, combined with the right approach and due diligence, will allow you to build a quality metal canopy.
Video
This video tells more about the intricacies of manufacturing a metal canopy:
A photo
In the photographs you can see various options for arranging a metal canopy:
Scheme
If you decide to make a metal canopy, then the diagrams provided can help you in making a design suitable for you:
Does your car still freeze in the dog cold, rust and become covered with a crust of ice when frost sets in? Then we go to you! Now we will look at how to make a metal canopy for your car and protect it from the effects of precipitation, ultraviolet light, branches and everything that can fall from the sky.
Is it expensive? The materials will take only a couple of thousand rubles, but as a result you get a neat canopy on a metal frame that will last for decades and, if necessary, can be easily dismantled and moved around the yard. We bring to your attention step by step instructions, using which you can independently build a canopy quickly and quite successfully, even if you do not have special building skills.
Preparatory work for the installation of a shed metal canopy
We could also consider gable structures, but the purpose of this particular article is to make an extremely practical, simple and cheap canopy with a metal frame, so we chose a single-slope structure. Make it 2 times faster, since there is no need for bent trusses, joining the roofing material in the center and materials will go 30% less. Consider the entire instruction step by step and start with preparatory work.
STEP 1 : choose a place for a shed canopy. You can build wherever there is space, but it is better to choose a small hill in the yard and a place with shallow clay so that water after rain does not accumulate under a canopy, and you can spend a minimum of money on installing concrete under the supports. Fans of Feng Shui are not welcome here, since the main thing here is practicality.
STEP 2 : choice of materials. We have already chosen it. Our supports will be made of a metal square 40x40 mm, we selected it taking into account the load of the structure and the possible wind load of 4%, we also did not forget the precipitation for the harsh climatic zone. The supports are designed for a metal canopy with a slope of 15-20% and dimensions of 4x4 meters. The roof can be made of polycarbonate, but we still preferred metal corrugated board, as it is inexpensive and easy to work with.
STEP 3: clearing the area
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We will use a concrete floor for the car, so the area must be planned and about 10 cm of earth removed for adding slag and installing a screed at least 5 cm thick. This is a lot, quite enough for a heavy SUV (within reason, up to 2500 kg). If you want to buy a hummer or a tractor in the future, then your screed depth will be at least 12 centimeters.
STEP 4: we count communications
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Yes, you heard right, there will be more communications around the canopy. What for? It's simple. Firstly, water will not wash it away, it will not flow under a canopy, and secondly, it just looks cool and is inexpensive. These will be ebbs in the ground and drainage systems. In addition, it is necessary to supply electricity to the shed just in case of a fire (suddenly there will be nowhere to fry a barbecue or you need to warm up the car) and make wire conclusions from under the screed or along the supports in the future.
Metal carports can be of different sizes, you can make it just for a car, or you can create a parking lot for 3-4 places (suddenly the mother-in-law will come to visit or former classmates), it is better to think it over in advance, since the expansion will be problematic. At the very least, you need to pour the foundation and supports immediately to the size of the canopy you have chosen and start manufacturing after the calculations. Look like that's it. Now we have prepared the site, morally gathered and accepted for courage - you can go to build.
We install metal poles for a canopy and crate
Making the frame is the hardest part, because installing the roof and decorating is already a breeze and even a child can handle it. But the frame must be carefully done, do not be lazy to use the level and more often check the correctness of the work. If you install the supports or the screed unevenly, then it will be possible to fix it, of course, but it will take a lot of time and effort, because this is almost completely redoing everything. Consider how to concoct a metal canopy with your own hands according to GOST in detailed instructions.
STEP 1: install supports
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There are about dozens of different methods for installing supports, but we will not bother our heads with lower strapping, we just make a 40-50 cm deepening in the ground with a drill or a shovel, put a metal profile in the center and fill it with concrete - the support is ready. Here it is important to install the supports exactly vertically, measure everything with a level so that they are in the same plane. We make a concrete solution 1: 3.
STEP 2: top binding.
But at the top it is necessary to tie the supports, since their height will be 270 centimeters above the ground and 240 cm, respectively, on the other side, where the slope will be (we chose just such a height), they may deviate slightly. Therefore, at the top along the perimeter it is necessary to weld a metal profiled pipe, the length of which will be equal to the length of one side (we took the dimensions of the canopy 4x4 meters as a template).
STEP 3: crate.
Since metal sheds with a shed roof do not require bent elements and joints in the middle, making the crate is as easy as shelling pears. It is necessary to weld a metal pipe every 60 centimeters between the sides of the canopy with a height of 270 and 240 cm to form a slope. We will get about 20% slope, even a little less - this is quite enough for the metal frame of the canopy to successfully cope with any amount of precipitation.
Now it remains only to screw the roofing material. The frame will cost only 3,500 rubles, you can still save money by installing jumpers every 80 centimeters, instead of 60 cm as we did, but it’s better to have a margin of safety, you can make the construction easier only if the carport is located in a cozy place in the yard and not exposed to strong winds.
We select and fix the roof on a metal carport
As we said earlier, it is possible to lighten the structure and attach polycarbonate to the roof, but this will not be very rational from the point of view of efficiency. It is best to make a shed metal canopy from corrugated board. In addition, it does not need to be bent, leveled, put tricky washers and it’s not scary to pull a little. Installing it is easier than a steamed turnip, consider the step-by-step instructions:
STEP 1: drilling holes
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Need to raise a metal sheet and make holes in it at the level of the metal beam that connects the sides of the canopy. This can be done simply: put the sheet on the beam, mark the bottom with a marker where you need to make holes, remove and drill them. Holes every 35 centimeters.
STEP 2: drilling a metal canopy for a car
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Holes can be made both in advance in the marked places, and when the sheet is already applied to the frame and a jumper is drilled through the hole on the corrugated board. It is necessary to use special screws with sealing caps so that the screwing points do not rust. You can use plastic washers to work, it's convenient and cheap.
STEP 3: processing with protective materials.
It is better to use deep impregnations for metal and varnishes so that our work will stand for many years. When using varnish, metal canopies for summer cottages last at least 2 times longer, since even high acidity of precipitation does not cause corrosive processes.
We looked at how to make a metal canopy without the help of a specialized team, but we also suggest watching a video on how to properly screw the corrugated board to the metal frame in order to avoid mistakes: