Homemade Tarp Carport

Use a leveling tool to position the pipe so it stands level.

Homemade tarp carport.

If you have 100 and an extra hour to spend outside you too can construct a 10 foot by 12 5 foot temporary carport. Here is a homemade double wide double long four car carport. Instead of trying to lift 16 8x8 treated beams in the air by myself i went and just purchased a 2 300 fully installed carport. This is an ideal diy carport for a small yard since it can double as an outdoor cover to shade a sitting area.

He didn t actually park four cars under this he had a truck with a trailer. This simple structure has plenty of space for two cars and a couple of chairs to sit in. It was made with lightwight steel poles conduit. The homeowner had welded his own metal brackets to hold the poles and stretched a tarp across the roof.

Fasten the front and back beams first. Repeat this for all four corners. Fast forward one year my sheds are full and i need a space to store my lawn mower. About 3 months after i actually bought it they came and put it up.

Many older homes with small yards do not have a covered porch to sit on but if you use this carport plan you can create a covered space that protects two cars and protects you. Using 10 foot sections of pvc pipe two types of specialized pvc fittings and greenhouse plastic i fashioned a simple yet highly functional carport for my small truck. 17 two car carport.