This two part gabled carport Wimberley, Texas project, which also includes a lean to awning, was finished, as you can see, in the pouring rain! The first part of this project was a 32’x22′ gabled carport. Attached to the carport is a 10’x10′ lean to with 2 enclosed walls. The structure was not painted at this time.
About this gabled carport Wimberley project
A gabled roof peaks in the middle and slopes down on both sides, so rain and runoff are shed in two directions and the center of the carport has extra headroom. That shape suits a wide structure like this 32’x22′ carport, and the attached 10’x10′ lean to with two enclosed walls adds a bit of sheltered space beside the parked vehicles. The steel was left unpainted for this job. If you would like color, our FAQ explains whether we can paint the structure to match your house.
The second part of the Wimberley project was a simple lean to awning attached to an existing shed. The awning measures 12’x12′. With the posts, we drilled 18″ diagonally into the rock ground at four points with rebar crossing at the point of the posts which are then welded. The rebar is crossed to ensure that it will not come out. An 8 inch sono tube was dropped over the posts to form 2 foot piers.
Building on rocky Hill Country ground
Many properties around Wimberley and the Texas Hill Country sit on shallow rock, which makes setting posts harder than it is in soft soil. That is why the footing method matters, as described above for the awning. If your site is rocky, read our answer on whether we charge extra for installing in a rocky area.
Why choose a steel carport
Steel keeps the sun and rain off a favorite vehicle year after year, and a well-built post and beam frame is what holds up when wind picks up. Wimberley is outside San Antonio, so you may want to review our mileage fee answer, browse more carport projects, or request a free quote. Permit rules depend on where you live, so check with your local permitting office first; for projects inside San Antonio, the City explains the process on its residential permits page.
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