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paulz
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# Posted: 29 Jul 2022 11:33pm - Edited by: paulz
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Quoting: toyota_mdt_tech OK, you should of left rater tails. Can you sister a tail onto the existing rafter to extend them?
I did extend them, and nailed to the fascia. Metal hangs 2 inches past, 16" total overhang.
I didn't do any lengthwise cuts, I made the carport length to match the total panel width. I moved the outside trusses in 5 inches from the panels and the purlins extend past the rafters about 3 inches, just to the start of the outermost ridge. All guesswork for me but it's just a carport. I suppose I could nail a fascia to the purlin ends but nobody sees the thing, it's buried in the forest.
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paulz
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2022 11:17am - Edited by: paulz
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Painted the carport roof yesterday, white was too bright, plus should seal up any potential screw leaks. Time to think about the ground, just dirt right now. I was thinking of using the last of my pavers, probably have just enough. Another massive task. Then I got to thinking asphalt grindings might be better. I get them free but have to haul them in, still easier than pavers. They tamp down pretty well. Other option is a slab, 4 or 5 inches thick. 32x20, probably looking at $5K to get the truck here? What would you do?
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2022 12:14pm
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Crushed limestone has done me well
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Nobadays
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2022 03:02pm
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Asphalt grindings... could you rent/hire a dump truck to lessen the task of hauling? You have equipment to spread it
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paulz
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2022 03:30pm
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Limestone, hmm, have to read up on that. Asphalt grindings.. the county corp yard is two miles away, they have a huge and ever growing mound of it leftover from road projects. In the past, when my place was between the work and their pile, they would drop loads off for free, saved them travel. I asked a few months ago, new manager, new regulations, blah blah, can't do that anymore. But, it is still free. I have a 3 yard dump truck, probably do it in 3-4 trips, but they also said I have to bring my own tractor, which would be a bunch of work, and there is one already there. Going to stop by again today and beg.
I can also get rock from the local quarry. Recycled road base is only $20 a ton but it doesn't compact very well. Maybe with limestone?
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2022 03:46pm - Edited by: gcrank1
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The sharp edged crushed limestone locks the pieces together and the fines harden up with some rain.
No rain under the carport, lol, so water hose it some.
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Desim
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2022 05:54pm
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I know bubble wrap has a bad rap on here ;) .I've used it on several building roofs with great results.
It is thin so screws pull tight to hard board. This helps prevent screws from backing out and allows for better control of screw set than some methods.
I have friends without any insulation, leaks, and loose screws are common, not sure why but think it is from condensation. These builds are super hot, yesterday one I entered was hovering around 110 deg f.
I have friends with the 6" vinyl wrapped fiberglass. They are no better in sun exposed climates at resisting heat gain and I think are actually hotter. (note all are without active venting systems).
My present garage/shop is bubble wrap under the roof and is usually cooler than outside until late evening. I've never had any condensation issues with any of my bubble wrap protected roofs.
The reflective bubble wrap will reflect 99 percent of solar heat but only give a very low R value. Don't count on it keeping you warm. Tap paper and such reflect, very little and so do a worse job with condensation. I do like the white look also.
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paulz
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# Posted: 18 Aug 2022 01:45pm - Edited by: paulz
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Monday I made 4 trips to the county asphalt grindings mountain for free stuff. Best part was a county guy hopped on a loader and even waited there while I made the runs. Come back any time.. I could use about 2 acres!
So I'm doing final grading now before I lay it down
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paulz
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# Posted: 5 Sep 2022 05:55pm - Edited by: paulz
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Well I think I have enough asphalt grindings now, lol. I spent the last couple of days knocking down a 3' stump I thought I had ground low enough but wasn't. Two chainsaw chains, a sawzall and a circular saw blade, sledge, pick ax, wedges, pry bars and a lot of sweat later, I'm ready to spread and tamp next week. That stump wood is like iron.
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