Resolving A Leaky Roof Problem

Read the story behind this carport roof

History:
2001
 2002
 2003
Repairing splits
 2004
Repairing splits		 2005
Repairing splits
2006
No splits, but ...
 2007
Drips from the ceiling
Puddles on a rusty roof
Had seen these around
so ran a search online.

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Measurements:
    Found a place that
    would deliver locally.
  • been around awhile,
  • good reviews,
  • good price.
Carports.Com Length bottom end to end:  19' 8 3/4"
Length to edge of awning:  20' 7 1/4"
 Rear height: 7' 4"
Joist span:    8' 6"
 Front height: ditto
Joist span:     8' 8"

Installation:
March 10, 2008, 6:00 AM
The carport arrives
 Sergio Lopez, Carports.com's
California contractor

Shimming each lag screw with 3/4" scrap
to match level of deck on other side
 They forgot their generator
Fortunately mine worked











7:30 AM, Done!

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Distorted composite





Almost all connections were made with
self-tapping rubber backed screws


Adding gutters three years later ...


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