I will be adding a carport/patio to an existing garage. The new patio will have a concrete wall with a garage door on the front and open on one side and on the back side and the dimensions are 28'L x 16' W. The existing garage roof will be tied into and extended out over the new patio. The open side, of the new patio, will be supported by metal posts and the front will be supported by concrete blocks.
How do I attach the wood roof rafters to the metal posts? I don't think just bolting the wood through the post is strong enough.
Is there anything special I need to know about setting the metal posts? I know I should dig down to code and put some gravel in and then pour concrete. I was also planning to drill through the bottom of the post for rebar to be set in the concrete. Is this setup strong enough to hold a roof?
Some of the work will be done by me but most will be done by a contractor. I want to know what the correct way of doing things is and not just taking the contractor's word as being the only way. We all know there are alot of contractors who don't know how to get the job done the correct way.
Thanks
How do I attach the wood roof rafters to the metal posts? I don't think just bolting the wood through the post is strong enough.
Is there anything special I need to know about setting the metal posts? I know I should dig down to code and put some gravel in and then pour concrete. I was also planning to drill through the bottom of the post for rebar to be set in the concrete. Is this setup strong enough to hold a roof?
Some of the work will be done by me but most will be done by a contractor. I want to know what the correct way of doing things is and not just taking the contractor's word as being the only way. We all know there are alot of contractors who don't know how to get the job done the correct way.
Thanks