Building a Metal Carport - Part 2

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

Hey April. Missed you at the ATL woodworkers thing. You crushed this build. I'm impressed

[@AprilWilkerson]

Hey thanks. : ) I'll be coming to ATL later this month for something completely different. It would be great to see you while in town.

[@rookiewoodshop]

As one of your biggest fans, you are an inspiration. I make my adult daughter watch your channel. I've taught her to do for herself. She fixes her own car, when it breaks down. Finds solutions for her problems. Makes her own way in life. Ppl have lost sight of what your original intent and purpose for this channel was. Never stop, April. Best thing about you......it's your world and YOU OWN IT. Total badass. 😎 Forever a fan.

[@hgr4255]

Your upbringing of your daughter is what is needed MUCH MORE in America. Kudo's to you and her.

[@giovannisocci8793]

I am a fan too.

[@karlkarl3604]

I'm from Dubai and work with some steel structures builders and they always say that steel shouldn't touch the soil 'I guess for rust prevention' and always distribute the steel load. April you need to do the following to rectify this job and make it to last as your parents live: 1. 20cm X 20cm X10cm or 8" X 8" X 4" of concrete mesh to be done at each base to prevent pools touching the soil. 2. 2 X 45 degree support beams to be added to each pool so that the roof load is better supported.

[@dadcanyoumakethis7357]

karl

[@87vertgt]

@5:45 best quote I've heard in 2017 "Theres almost not a better feeling out there than being able to visualize something, work hard and then get it done" Whoa! Mind blowing! Bravo young lady!

[@DennisPadul]

I remember when you mentioned in your channel that you just quit your job and decided to go full time in KZbin. You were just learning woodworking then. Look at you now, you did this project with confidence. You have gone so far already. I hope you will have more shop time soon. Good luck April.

[@jorgemedina124]

Dennis Padul I

[@MrMucray]

@E Hawkins Thanks so much...i used your channel to construct a nappier grass store for my cows....its awesome but not as good as your car port..the only challenge i faced was tools, if only i got get such tools i would turn things around. Thanks!

[@mohammedali808]

Hi , I have great admiration for you. Your capabilities and most importantly your commitment to your parents. Your husband gives you the space that you needs for your projects. Full points. Suggestion : What I do when I have this type of projects , I clean the iron materials on the ground, apply two coats of red oxide primer and then two coats of the final color paint, allowing sufficient drying time between coats.Easier on the ground than in the air. When I cut and weld it is only these small areas that I have to recoat instead of the entire overhead structure. That is inconvenient and neck breaking, and you cannot do a good job at cleaning. Love from Trinidad. I like your method of sealing between sheets.

[@jaydwhite1]

Very nice work! I would suggest adding weep holes in your steel though. Seasonal changes will cause condensation internally and cause your steel to rust out from the inside out. Definitely should have some at the bottom of your four main posts.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yep! Great suggestion.

[@michaellopez6251]

Great job! Just two observations: Primer is designed to be porous so it accepts paint well. If you don't paint over it and seal it from the weather it will absorb water and begin to rust very quickly. The second is I have used many forms of plastic corrugated roofing material and every year they are more and more disappointing. They get destroyed by UV and wind, gosh forbid if one of your pets figures out how to get on top of your structure. The good news is that you did such a terrific job you will have many years of service with that structure. Great work.

[@geanitsucuneli4791]

You wrong ,not that one! That's a Rustoleum made ....it will be there fore ever.I have paint my metal made fence, 23 years ago...look like knew today!

[@johnekedahl8104]

it may have been said before, but in my experience, primer does not give a good seal, A more permanent top coat is needed. Loving what you do, cant wait until your new shop goes up.

[@stone384011]

Pro tip, its much easier to paint on the ground. Paint beams on ground leaving paint off where welding will occur and prep surface for welding. After welds cool and inspection is complete, finish painting and touch up any nicks. Beautiful job all around!!

[@queenofyeay]

That's a wonderful gift for your parents and an extremely well made and durable car port. I would would have had to add sidewalls but then they got what THEY wanted. Great job April...

[@carlel4219]

beautiful job. Steel definitely surpasses all that other material for carports because of its looks and durability. What a perfect and nice job. Thank you for showing us.

[@travwilson281]

April - the Riveter, the Welder, and the Woodworker. Awesome job.

[@mikeizzano9304]

Good to see your still doing (stuff)!! Always enjoy your projects. All my friends love your fold down work table...I had to come clean and explain the idea came from a girl in Texas! I was in construction work most of my life so all my friends thought I was the clever one. Never to old to learn. We would have to do car port quite different as l live in upstate New York and we're used to building for snow and ice load! Great job keep it up.

[@uknowulikethat4042]

it was great to get to meet you at the carpentry store here in Ireland, your seal of approval on the growth chart I made for my niece was appreciated. keep up the good work.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) It was great getting to chat and the ruler was perfect. Thanks for stopping by!

[@uknowulikethat4042]

how did you get on in temple bar, hope you got to try the Irish delicacy, Tayto crisps.

[@mgtevolution]

Outstanding work. This girl is amazing. Her parents must be very proud. Congratulations.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Yes, they are very proud of me. :) Thanks for watching.

[@peterhuggins5998]

Hi April, This is peter from Trinidad & Tobago, I have been following your videos for some time and I must say that you are truly fantastic. if you are up to taking advice, you could have cleaned and primed the material in advance, in that way you would have just had to use your ladder and touch up the welded areas after but that was a great Job.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yep that is great advice. I wish I would have cleaned and primed them before assembly but I was excited and ready to get to building. : )

[@jjcmafia]

I know out there you probably don't have to worry about freeze busting your tubing, but in my years of welding structural tubing there is always a way for moisture to build up inside the pipe. Either rust or busted pipe from freezing is always a concern. One thing I have learned is to make a small (even 1/4 inch) hole drilled at the lowest point of each piece. Especially your legs. The water can drain out before it can build up and freeze/ cause damage to the structure. Looks good though!

[@throttlebottle5906]

likely never freeze where they are or so minimal it would never hurt anything

[@charlesajouri7233]

Great work on the structure April. But the poly-carbonate will not stand up to a serious hail storm like the one we had in DFW area last week. I have the same material on top of the pergola and 2"+ hail went through it like nothing was there. So, the cars under the carport may not fare well in that case.

[@An_Urban_monk]

April, great job on the project. I'm sure it will give decades of service. Just one possible caveat. I welded up a couple of gates for our pool area and did the exact thing you did with the primer; mind you this was an iron based primer from Dunn Edwards designed for steel. Loved the color and left it at that. Now two years later we are taking the gates down and having them sandblasted and powder coated. It turns out primer isn't designed to be a finish or top coat. It is formulated to bond with the metal and be covered with a top coat of paint also designed to bond with the primer. Primer has no UV protection components. Please consider getting a color match to the primer color you love and apply a top coat with paint designed for such a purpose. I think it save you the hassle I had to go through just few years down the road.

[@mcremona]

That turned out great! I love the clean look!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thanks Matt.

[@w.er.santoshthakur9207]

Matthew Cremona so smart

[@patrickwade4536]

Very Nice! Thanks for sharing April ! Currently working on a unattached roof for back porch using steel 4x4 as main weight bearing instead of cutting into roof of house using outside wall, bearing support skyjacks. Really enjoyed watching!

[@akbychoice]

Worked in fabrication for many years, I'm impressed with your skills.

[@barbarasteed3966]

NEAT WORK PROFESSIONAL LOOKING GREAT WORK.WITH THE PLASMA

[@joelegrand5903]

Glad you got it inspected, but not surprised, you seem to always walk out all the steps, from dreaming to planning to tools & materials list to finished product. With safety, like a beer after you finish for the day. Great Job.

[@pacowang283]

You are an inspiration Miss April and extremely talented

[@MEAKapc]

As a full time commercial nuclear fabricator, great work. I'm blown away by your motivation to take on such a big project. Inspiring stuff!

[@stevetyler3016]

It's always a pleasure watching and learning from you. You have travelled far with your ideas and skills !!! Keep up the Awesomely Great Work April.

[@Human_OU812]

I'm always impressed with the projects you tackle. Watching the video I thought- welding a structural building- wow I'd be nervous for an inspection. Then you mentions you knew someone that was a welding inspector and they check it out. Amazing work and way to address all the negativity before it could happen. Keep up the great work!

[@cavemanjoe7972]

If the 'inspector' had known she welded downhill with an underpowered Mig machine, he would've told her the truth. Plenty of welders, engineers, and such are cringing in the comments.

[@aap71]

Love it! great project and video. My list of 7 'improvements if i did it' (marketers call that proof of engagement) 1. 6" SCH40 Steel Pipe corner columns (10ft $341 on metals depot) and poured piers in small Sonotubes (just a Pringles can or something :-) 2. 6" A36 steel beams for the headers instead of tube. stronger, lighter (20ft $350 at MD) 3. column tops angle-cut the same as the truss pitch so they meet flush. no need to bird's-mouth notch the truss. could also weld in triangle steel-plate gussets in that little gap? 4. scrape out topsoil, level grade and spread quarter-minus sized gravel then maybe a top layer of crushed blue stone for the parking pad. maybe even go 22 by 22 on the gravel pad for drainage and slight ramp in. 5. maybe only one instead of 2 purlins between ridge and soffit but then use 5 or 6 perforated steel 'hat channel' bars (like those used to hold up stop signs) running 90 degrees the other way as your screw surface for the corrugated top skin. 6. run insulated electrical wire in pvc conduit up through the hollow tube to add lights later 7. maybe one panel deep of the plastic roofing on the top of the walls up under the soffits. would offer better 'shadow patch' even when the sun is at a sharp angle. that or trellis or porch type screen. still leaves the sides open to above your head.

[@thebrandon9287]

April your videos and work you do inspires me to do my own car port. I would also like to say those who comment about your skills should take into consideration the attention to detail you perform on every project and not question your projects. Awesome job!

[@chainsaw5524]

Very nice. I was just at the building department at my county yesterday. I asked them about using my own trusses and sawmill lumber to first build a pole barn and then to build a house. They told me that would be aright as long as "EVERY BOARD AND TRUSS HAD AN ENGINEER'S STAMP ON IT." I just figured that one of the county commissioners must own the local lumber yard, but guess what? No, I think this is just about everywhere. Again. Very nice carport. Just wish I could do the same. If you can not build what you want on your own land without someone else's permission, then... Is it really your land?

[@chtomlin]

can I give you 10 likes for you comment about building on land you own??

[@theoffensivelineman3520]

Better to ask forgiveness than permission

[@angelagooden2542]

That is why you need to vote Republican! The left is trying to take our individual liberties away!

[@stewartfrye]

April and Cody, great job period, any negative comments are supplied by trolls, ignore them.

[@PracticalEngineeringChannel]

Awesome project. Looks really nice!

[@brandolino55]

Of what are you engineering..

[@903woodworks5]

April, I began watching your videos a coulpe years ago for your woodworking projects but found the carport video very interesting. I am building a carport for my son and will be using this design almost to a t. The post are up. About the only difference I will be using r panel to match his home. It will be plenty strong here in Texas. Keep the great videos rolling.

[@simoncroatia]

You make what you want how you want. You will never please all the people all the time. You don't have to justify anything to anyone. Thank you for your video.

[@TheRocketbob22]

April, you and your husband are beyond awesome. I enjoy watching ya'll grow together.

[@Bergalicious38]

Miss April, you are a beast! Great job! Computer high 5!

[@ajmonsters]

hahaha "Miss April" hmm?! :-)

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

Oddly enough, in New Orleans it's very common to address ladies of all ages as "Miss", regardless of their marital status. Example: when my daughter was two, I would call her "Miss Katie". Likewise, the lady in HR at my company is in her mid-60's. I call her "Miss Ginger".

[@talladegadude4852]

It's "a Southern thing". As show of respect, you can refer to any lady of any age, "Miss" along with their first name, (although they may be married) and it is perfectly accepted and actually is endearing.

[@demonknight7965]

Talladega Dude yup just like saying mam and sir.

[@areuswhite9670]

I'm 26, Canadian, and refer to almost every female I know other than my mother and grandmother as "miss". I really don't think it's exclusively a southern thing.

[@gourishankarsubramanian9677]

Miss April.. Great job done. I love all your videos on carpentry and building various items. You work like a bull. Hats off to you!!

[@walterrider9600]

thank you great job . bless your heart dear daughter( not mine but a great one i see) . what a gift to your folks . i am all ways amazed at the projects you tackle love the can do attitude you work with . thank you little miss

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) A few people have picked up calling me Miss since you've started calling me that. Although you are still the only one to call me little miss. ; ) Glad you enjoyed the video Walter.

[@walterrider9600]

hope you understand i am not trying to minimize you in anyway . its just i am 64 and have kids in there 40s lol . i think your great keep up the good work . love the heads up on good tools so much junk out there

[@AprilWilkerson]

Oh yeah I understand it's an endearment from you and I've always liked it. : )

[@erod4489]

Pretty carport, I’ve been watching your channel. As far as contractors go. Sometimes customers want a budget or cheap as possible. For Purlins you can cut costs by using c purlins 8” spans 25’, 6” spans 20’. Your trusses were heavy wall. They could have been lighter 14 gauge 2x8 “. Same principle for posts the heavier the roof structure the heavier the post. I myself prefer 3/12 pitched roofs. Also spraying is so much faster when priming the skeleton. But if no sprayer, it’s still faster painting materials on the ground then touch up after weld up.

[@dpmakestuff]

In Canada we use carports to keep the snow off vehicles. I assumed this would be for the sun in Texas, but you went with a clear roof. Does the smoked PC provide some level of protection from the sun?

[@talladegadude4852]

The Tuftex Polycarbonate roofing is 100% UV blocking! And it's rated to last something like 25 - 30 years so it's definitely what I'll be using when I make mine soon! Comes in different colors too.

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

If you choose the wrong colour/manufacturer, it can be hot AF underneath (we pulled it off the carport and replace it with regular steel roofing sheets), though, so maybe that's why the 'smoked' version was chosen.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yeah it is for the sun, these panels block 100% of the UV rays. It's only simi translucent.

[@jofloresz]

No way 25 to 30 years in Texas mine lasted about two years and hail tore it up along with my truck, okay though i finally changed the top to metal, frame still standing it's all metal but it is a full metal garage now. Car port lasted about two years now it's all covered and really huge. Its a full two story shop with blacksmithing, woodworking, and anything else we can think of!

[@alaskankare]

so I am curious, why poly on top instead of metal?

[@Rambleon444]

I have been doing metal fabrications for 30 years. Here is a valuable tip- Paint all your raw material before doing your fabrication. It is so much easier to clean the oils and dirt off and then paint quickly before having to remove all the horrible surface rust. Plus you will be working with clean material so your hands are not always a black oily or rusty mess. When you have to weld where it was painted just wipe the area with acetone, brake cleaner, thinner, or hit it with a sanding disc on your angle grinder and then weld it up and do a quick touch up.

[@tombob671]

Miss April, there is nothing you cannot achieve, great work .

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Why thank you for the confidence. Much appreciated.

[@hgr4255]

GREAT JOB young lady. Looking good. We're going to start building one soon here in the Philippines, my new home, and I will reference your video for the build. THANKS!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Enjoy the build. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@pjspjspjspetr]

That looks very good April! Way to go! Your folks could have a have get together underneath too! What a cool multi use space!

[@tammyhasenauer9859]

April, I always look forward to watching your videos. I think it’s quite amazing you have fans from other countries watching as well. Another job done very well. Thank you April.

[@pairadice49]

wow let the haters hate! I think you did a great job on this project. well thought out, well planned, well executed. very well done. great work!

[@catgynt9148]

Terrific build April; thank you for sharing this video. This would not take too much more work to enclose the sides for use as a pavilion. Wishing you and your family a blessed spring season. Cheers,

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@catgynt9148]

@@AprilWilkerson I hope my granddaughters grow up to be like you, emulating your breadth of skills, attention to detail and craftsmanship. You are a terrific role model for young women everywhere. Bless you.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Love the shot of you standing under your almost-done-project! Well done! or is it Weld done? :)

[@Majorpleasure]

You are Super Woman, I am a retired professional trades person from NYC , and girl I have to tell you , YOU ROCK . One helpful recommendation next time you have to lift anything like the perlins, get a manual crank duct lift they come with extensions and you can go high enough. Work smarter not harder , but it was impressive watching you go up the ladder with that steel in hand.

[@dejanira2]

Given that I am sure you researched every thing compulsively I still think that leaving primer as a finish coat is not correct. Primer is not designed to seal but to provide a adhesion surface to a sealing coat of paint. Basically the steel will corrode beneath the primer as moisture can go thru the primer coat. :)

[@keats182]

A simple clear coat would keep the color and seal everything.

[@lar10101]

You're absolutely right. Better to find the right paint the same colour as the primer.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yep, great thing about the painting stage though is I can always go back later and do so. : ) I was on a very short time frame to finish this project before leaving the country. So I'll spend the time needed to find a matching paint color when I get back and have a painting party to apply it.

[@johnmcswain2797]

Take your time April. The same thing happened when they built the Golden Gate Bridge and it's still standing.

[@keithjurena9319]

dejanira2 : No salt spray and Texas? it will last for at least 50 years with ASTM A36 steel. Cor Ten would last 100.

[@mrkrharris]

Lady, If I were 40 years younger, We could make such beautiful projects together... You do fine work, And with my resume, thats a true compliment. I watched your fence video yesterday, and subscribed today. I will be starting a channel soon, so watch for "Sunset Farms" in the coming months. Buying some land, and building my forever place till I die... Great work.

[@gac914]

That thing is gorgeous!! "Last forever??". . . . the Apocalypse could hit, and that thing will still be standing! Outstanding job, April, truly one of your best!! :-)

[@MrBugman2525]

Tornado resistant

[@ThaDeuce222]

It looks really nice great work! Just a suggestion tho if you ever do another, use lighter material. For instance Cee purlin rather than rectangular tubing would have been much easier to handle and would have no prob with meeting your structural needs. It's a fraction of the cost of tu ing as well. I build metal buildings for a living so I'm always looking for ways to cut cost without cutting quality. As for workmanship, I'm blown away, can't believe this is your first project. I know guys with decades experience that cannot match you. BRAVO!👏

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@gandreou]

But how did you put that ridge cap, on the whole length?

[@ardysmith9987]

Great project,I've built a few structures like that an a few cable come-a- longs help by doing the lifting for you ,I worked offshore construction for 25 years we don't lift pieces with out lifting devices. You an your brother did a good job .

[@adshwartz]

I do this for a living and I can tell you that you're awesome!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you.

[@MarcRademacher]

Saw this video years ago.. Found it again yesterday!! Will order steel tomorrow! It’s amazing!! What wall thickness did you use?

[@ilookafterthewater601]

Just brilliant. Sincerely. Talk about a great job, very well done! When the zombie apocalypse happens, please consider coming to England - we will be in grave need of people with such a broad skill base. Oh! And strange to say: red oxide is a hugely popular colour here, too.

[@thusoradebe5411]

Aish,you are a genius!

[@Bodie2020]

I know this was a long time ago. But I must say you did a wonderful job on that project and I appreciate your attention to detail. That is what many “fabricators” miss now days

[@mariemeyer2885]

Dang girl, you are amazing! What a beast of a project and you conquered it.

[@andyware5459]

My wife and I really enjoy your videos and in how you are willing to tackle big projects like this one. It looks great! I bet your Dad was proud.

[@StLMikie]

What was the material cost alone on this project? You’ve got me thinking.

[@vig81]

If you do the job will be little more expensive than wood, but if someone else does the work it will be more expensive for a big difference

[@StLMikie]

sijto molina I’d definitely be doing it myself.

[@DEXTER941]

Excellent work April, you are a great grafter (great worker). Be careful with the heavy lifting of steel though, that has caused me some problems with hernia's. Pushing and pulling can be dangerous too if not kept within your body's tolerance levels. Keep safe and keep up the good work.

[@themaconeau]

I love how if they wanted to convert the carport into a proper garage with walls, etc that it can very easily be converted. I've seen sheds built with lesser steel stay up for at least 30 years but that one should last until you retire, April :P Love the build and the creative use of down time while your place is organised ;)

[@unkwm128]

Fantastic build ,great color ,and the matching ridge cap hit it out of the park.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it! It still looks great even after these years. Thanks for watching.

[@billpotter8714]

April, I could not be more proud of you and your accomplishments if your were one of my own daughters.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you. That's kind.

[@michaelst.george9856]

In the future you might consider buying "wheeled and primed" steel. It's so much easier to prep for paint and if its hot rolled steel the mill scale is already gone (which the paint job appreciates it too). It is more expensive but depending on the size of the project it can really cut labor down. It's nice to see your C10, glad it made it through the hail storm North Dallas got in march of 2016 when I was there. Crazy weather you get down there.

[@pocket83]

That was really impressive! The structure is so elegant and attractive. Great video. Thanks ;)

[@wolffin100]

Hey April , just found your channel a few weeks back and have watched most of them , let me say love your spirit and how you tackle these projects solo for the most part 👍🏻👍🏻. Wanted to follow along on this and see how it was holding up under the Texas weather and have you made any changes or upgrades , so keep being you and looking forward to the upcoming updates on the electric in your new MEGE shop .

[@mnshp7548]

if you put gutters and a rain barrel on it, you could hook up a pump so the cars can be washed with rain water for free

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yeah I love that idea.

[@mnshp7548]

I love that idea, it looks great but a lot of work

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Do you have a slime/algae issue with rain water in a barrel? I am in South Texas

[@bellawitz85]

Algae needs sun light to grow, so just make sure your rain barrels aren't opaque, and you should be fine. :)

[@landybob8393]

Only recommendation I would have for anyone trying to tackle a project like this would be to paint the steel before assembly. Makes things so much easier and less dangerous trying to climb up and paint . Just my 2 cents.

[@nitramretep]

Good job, well thought out and executed in a top notch fashion. Thanks for the video!

[@larrypoole3906]

Thats an awesome car port you built your folks. I love the over-engineered metal frame and i love the red primer color. looks great. yall did a great job. i also like that ol green and white c10...

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much! My folks still love their carport and it's still holding up as good as the day I built it. Thanks for watching.

[@aidannina494]

Good job April! Only thing I would do differently is on the end make a cap on the end of the coroner or bees will nest

[@davidnix8250]

And they make plastic inserts you can tap in there too

[@TheSanti1974]

Hi April, I love your work and would like to recommend that you make a video on how to weld video, I understand that you may not be a professional welder but sometimes the mistakes and hardships make for a more realistic learning platform. Your excitement while doing a projects is intoxicating. keep up the great work!!!

[@andym5338]

Hi iam Irish living in Ireland And a coded welder...having a Brother in law as an inspector..means nothing.. listen , good job by the way...

[@garywilt76]

Great job April. Is there a reason you all didn't clean the steel on the ground before installing? All you would have had to clean after assembly would be the welded corners. Saved your overworked muscles.

[@highkicker11]

my comment on the use of steel was only because it so darn heavy and strong for a carport. but that's because i would go the step up and make it a garage. after all it only needs de sides, door and some concrete to make it that way

[@eliseogarcia8212]

why you used this sheets?

[@BulletproofPastor]

You have a great mix of boldness with backup. Smart having your weld inspector brother backing you along with the courage to dive into things you haven't done before.

[@jaimegonzalez4519]

How much did it cost to build

[@mrgooddeeds3115]

Hey!! Great job! Very impressed with not only your welding skills but your enthusiasm for the trade. Energetic and to the point.. love the videos. Keep it up.

[@SaltyTubers]

Going to build a workshop out back ... steel it is! :)

[@MWitt-bw7im]

Well done! Been thinking about making one for my mom and dad for their 5th wheel trailer for when it is just parked at home. Georgia sun is just killer on paint and plastics as well.

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

When people toss stuff to me, I tell them to aim above my head...works every time.

[@RandalLovelace]

That is an awesome carport, won't blow away, love the color, and the matched ridge cap makes it unique.

[@peggyt1243]

Do you think the steel structure is strong enough to hold up the plastic roof? LOL

[@talladegadude4852]

She said it was what her parents wanted. They did their homework and made their decision. They did not want a metal roof - too hot. They like it's translucent and can still see the trees, provides ample shade and loves it is 100% UV blockage and is rated to last something like 25 - 30 years. Smart choice I'd say.

[@peggyt1243]

It would appear that you are not capable of detecting sarcasm even when an LOL hint is provided.

[@talladegadude4852]

Oh no, I knew you were kidding. I was just saying for the sake of others who were wondering. :)

[@warrenforkin8143]

Pretty much metal, she stacked 5 then cut em to length 😂😂

[@jeffokriya3389]

exactly, why build a massive heavy duty steel building to hold some poly-carbonate sheets? doesn´t make sense at all, won´t protect weather-wise all the heat goes in and the cold winter wind blows on the sides

[@IanSolomons73]

I connect with this in so many ways. Building an awesome car port for your folks, with a newly learned skill at a fraction of the price. Priceless! You rock!

[@tesstickle7267]

only takes a few minutes to move cars and put a table and such in there for a certain occasion;)

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

Paint it before construction! Undercoat is undercoat, it is not made to resist the weather. If you want to keep the colour, have some top coat mixed and apply at least one coat where it's exposed! Regards, Matthew

[@trevoremmett4941]

Noooo! Not downhill MIG p.s. kinda ironic how you're talking about structural work while welding that downhill joint

[@trevoremmett4941]

Crunkljack Ya it's just a little stronger going uphill. Not a big deal, just felt the urge to point that out.

[@cavemanjoe7972]

@CrunkLjack It shouldn't have been welded the way she did it *OR* with the machine she used. That little 210MP doesn't have the 'oomph' for proper structural welds, especially out of position with MIG. The whole thing should've been done with stick welding, and her going fast, downhill, with the little circles to make the bead 'pretty' on that one clip is just cringey to anyone who welds.

[@allenolsen5844]

Duct tape works best!

[@1966cambo]

There is nothing wrong with down hill welds, what are you talking about? Nor is there anything wrong with the 210 welder, again what are you talking about? She is not welding bridge pieces together, this is pretty thin wall hss!!

[@evadevries2952]

@@1966cambo 1966 cambo, I agree with you that she has MORE than enough power. That steel looks like 14 ga...which could be welded with a little 140. HOWEVER, I do worry about all that wind's effect on the gas shielding....or is she running flux core?

[@josephsebesta6790]

You and Cody did a great job on that project. great video, and great effort showing the welding skill and industry. keep it up.

[@haimamshalem2126]

BS"D You are an amazing woman, daughter and wife and on top of that a very talented young lady learning from you a lot. Thank you

[@Sejnoha56]

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[@Derek-ld4kn]

What an outstanding accomplishment April, very well done. I weld too, what a great skill and fun ta boot! Although you've probably seen this a bunch of times, perhaps put a good lightning rod on that puppy just for safety's sake? Just a thought, really love the carport, thank you.

[@_wardavewoodworks]

Primer is not good for a top coat it is porous and will allow the steel to rust underneath. Just saying.

[@toytimeyota]

Just discovered these videos in my research for my own backyard building. I learned some techniques from it. Keep up the good work. It looks great.

[@ycmdill]

I guess you know they call that person on the ground a "GRUNT" account the sound they make when pitching heavy items. Hard Hat required.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Ha, yeah hard hat required for sure. We call them Gopher....because they go-for things all day long.

[@BillyTpower]

lol I hate heights, I would be the gopher all day, just to keep my "fraidy-cat" a$$ off the roof....

[@cd1168]

Heavy duty. Also I liked that you brushed/rolled the primer rather than spray

[@jalex1873]

What a terrible idea! If the end goal is to have a place to park your car you should never build something that would be so easily converted into a killer sweet workshop. Just a matter of time before that thing has walls and a jib crane. Cars will be in the driveway again. Better to just go with one of those tube frame tarp pieces of crap.

[@jalex1873]

I'm totally kidding, this thing is awesome in all ways. I'm just saying what would inevitably happen if it was in my yard.

[@jeffreyking6016]

Yup I'd turn it into a fab shop

[@johng0908]

Terrific job! My only question; When can I expect you at my house to repeat that job? I'm so impressed. Much better than anything I could build. Thanks for posting.