How to create shade for cars?

[newbuilder]

 

 

 

Hello and thank you for the help. I’d like to put up some sort of shade joined to the verandah. So our cars can be covered. Can anyone recommend what to do. 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @newbuilder,

Thank you for your question about adding a shade structure to your property.

My suggestion is to add a shade sail over the driveway. This would require you to concrete in two posts along the grassed fence line and then find a method of attachment on the house side of the driveway.

If you'd like to attach it to your verandah's roof structure, or to your home, you will need to confirm compatibility with an engineer. 

There is also a variety of options for carports that you might like to consider.

Allow me to tag some of our helpful members to see if they have any ideas @Dave-1, @Nailbag, @Jewelleryrescue.

Let me know what you think and if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

[Dave-1]

Morning @newbuilder 

I like the idea of @JacobZ 's but also like the solidness of a metal carport.

I would go down the track of a new metal carport next to your exitsing verandah, legs and all. Mainly if either carport fails in high winds then there is a chance it wont take out the other half  

Something to factor in wether you go shade sail or fixed roof would be to make it higher then usual, mainly because its down the side of the house and you may want/need highish access for a ute or trailer with stuff on it. Not heaps higher, maybe 500mm above your existing one. It wont look as seemless is all.

Dave

[Nailbag]

Hi @newbuilder 

If you're looking purely at sun shade only protection, then I would go with @JacobZ suggestion of shade sails. Just bare in mind that if you intend to construct any in the front of the house, you may need a planning permit from your local council.

And if you were after a more weather resistant solution then I would go with @Dave-1 ideas of a carport, which would be the way I would go. But obviously this would be a fa more expensive option. It would also be one that would need a building permit for a side build and both a planning and builders permit for the front.

Regards, Nailbag

[newbuilder]

Appreciate your help. 

[newbuilder]

Appreciate everyone’s help.