Hi, I live in north eastern BC and am planning on building a carport onto the side of my shed/workshop. My plan is to attach a 16' ledger to the side of the existing structure. For rafters I'd use 2x6 16"OC spanning approximately 13' (can i get 14' 2x6?) where they'd sit on a double 2x8 beam. With the beam spanning 16' I figured I'd put two 4x4 posts 10' apart creating a 3' cantilever on either end. My posts will each be sitting on a 4' deep sono tube footing. I'll be using metal roofing to match the existing structure. Initially was thinking of sheathing the rafters with 1/2" ply but am wondering if 1x4 spaced 2' apart can be used as strapping instead. We don't get a ton of snow up here and what we do get is dry.
Also, between the posts I'll frame a wall and sheath with 1/2 ply. I live outside of town so there's no permit. Obviously I want to make make it strong enough to last but don't to go overkill either.
Any thoughts/suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
Also, between the posts I'll frame a wall and sheath with 1/2 ply. I live outside of town so there's no permit. Obviously I want to make make it strong enough to last but don't to go overkill either.
Any thoughts/suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks