mplavery Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 As the Supra is tucked away nicely in the garage, me and the missis thought it would be nice to have a carport for the 350Z too As I have NEVER built anything before apart from some flat pack furniture I thought I would give it a go ourselves .. So I watched loads of YouTube vids getting hints and tips in how to do one, ordered all the wood from Travis Perkins then me, Vicki, My Dad and uncle set off to build it I must admit I did enjoy doing it though we felt pushed to finish it before the bad weather really hit us. There still some silly bits to do like painting it and putting lights up etc but over all were all impressed how well it went. Of course there are things we have learned during the build we would do differently next time, like We could of used cheaper smaller beams in places but over all its bloody solid lol Its just under 8 meters long What do you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 With the usa being in the news all day I have to say " Good Job!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Looks great With the usa being in the news all day I have to say " Good Job!!" lol ! I I might even extend it to the garage now I must be getting old if im starting to like DIY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Very good, wish I had space for one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 nice one, looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Just the job mate! Looks brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 looks great did you put any guttering up like your neighbors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashloys Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Looks great, well done! I'd definitely do something similar myself if I had a driveway like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorruptSapphire Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Nicely done bud. Really clean and job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Cheers guys... looks great did you put any guttering up like your neighbors? Yes mate guttering all up like next door though he has gone back to the house with his, I have dug a drain away and fed it to the ground so it's more hidden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Nicely done! I still haven't got around to putting mine up, but I'm feeling inspired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 nice job dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Looks good mate, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thanks lads I feel the need to build something else now lol ... Maybe a workshop at the back of the garden lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I really want to have a go at something like this, although it wouldnt be a Carport, more of a veranda... They only problem is our has has that crappy pebble dash type exterior and i've no idea of how to safely secure anything to it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Great job I want one as I have no garage. Do you mind me asking what sort of £ you spent on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Great job I want one as I have no garage. Do you mind me asking what sort of £ you spent on it? No not at all, like I said I could of saved on wood as I don't think the roof beams needed to be that heavy duty plus I could of bought rough instead of smooth finish wood I paid £950 for everything.. wood, roof, brackets, sealant's etc ...the roof panels were expensive, I did not want to get the cheap stuff as I know they look crapy after a year ... think it was £35 per sheet and I think I had about 11/12 sheets mine is longer then a normal size carport though .. its just under 8 meters long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Cheers bud, that's not bad at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazla Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Looks awesome. I need to do something like that my self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-tt Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Looks great. My mate has a similar car port the best thing is your under cover staying dry if the rain comes on but still have loads of natural light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Definitely very handy to have that's for sure. Might get some more fluorescent lighting like I have done in the garage so you can do work under there too In the summer I think im going to extend it to the garage so I can get a few bikes under there with it being too cramped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 You've done a fantastic job there M. I'm really impressed mate and all for sub-1k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 You've done a fantastic job there M. I'm really impressed mate and all for sub-1k. Cheers mate!, I must admit im shocked how well it turned out lol, Well 1 week later and its still up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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