Topic: any carpenters on here (Read 1003 times)

laylonlor · « **on:** April 28, 2017, 03:59:58 AM »

I'm building a car port 3/12 pitch , but want to stay with 16 ft rahfers,(because of cost) how wide should my car port be with an over hang of one ft.

coloradotom · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2017, 09:24:13 AM »

Not currently one anymore but I still know the math. You can have 29 foot max width for your carport to use 16' rafters on a 3/12 slope, 1 ft eave, and I guessed a 6" ridge.

08glide · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2017, 10:19:59 AM »

understanding coloradotom"s response. however my question is ,is it a flat roof (attached to the side of an existing structure or free standing with a A- frame roof? A-frame I think is what tom is speaking of. if it's a one sided flat roof, basically take half that,maybe allowing a little less for overhang

Lars · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2017, 11:37:09 AM »

A 3/12 pitch means it is a peaked roof and coloradotom is correct.

chaos901 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2017, 12:23:38 PM »

Some consideration may need to applied for the anticipated weather where you live. Snow load can be bad in some places and a 3/12 is fairly flat.

laylonlor · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2017, 08:41:52 PM »

thanks

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