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.
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.
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...
@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!
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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
: ) 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.
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
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.
It’s always best to know your layout and clean your material and paint it before it goes up. Then you have that little area that’s welded to touch up. Great carport.
I remember when you mentioned in your channel that you just quit your job and decided to go full time in UA-cam. 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.
@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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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. :)
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.
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!
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.
Put some sheets on the sides and turn it into an awesome workshop as well as a carport. Great job, doing something like this for a roof between two containers.
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?
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!! :-)
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 ;)
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.
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 .
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!
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.
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.
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
Have to say you have crazy skills lots of respect to you i been welding 7yrs and seen and done lots off difrent jobs this one off the top 10 I like the most
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!!
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
Great job April!! Enjoy ALL of your videos! Naysayers are gonna nay-say! You just keep on keeping on and keep the same great outlook. There are more of us that love your work than the boys that live in their momma's basements!!!
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!
@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.
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!!
@@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?
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
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.
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.
Your upbringing of your daughter is what is needed MUCH MORE in America. Kudo's to you and her.
I am a fan too.
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.
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...
@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!
April - the Riveter, the Welder, and the Woodworker. Awesome job.
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.
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.
: ) It was great getting to chat and the ruler was perfect. Thanks for stopping by!
how did you get on in temple bar, hope you got to try the Irish delicacy, Tayto crisps.
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.
Hey April. Missed you at the ATL woodworkers thing. You crushed this build. I'm impressed
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.
April, you and your husband are beyond awesome. I enjoy watching ya'll grow together.
Miss April, you are a beast! Great job! Computer high 5!
hahaha "Miss April" hmm?! :-)
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".
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.
Talladega Dude yup just like saying mam and sir.
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.
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!
Worked in fabrication for many years, I'm impressed with your skills.
NEAT WORK PROFESSIONAL LOOKING GREAT WORK.WITH THE PLASMA
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!
You are an inspiration Miss April and extremely talented
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.
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.
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.
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.
karl
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!!
Miss April, there is nothing you cannot achieve, great work .
: ) Why thank you for the confidence. Much appreciated.
April and Cody, great job period, any negative comments are supplied by trolls, ignore them.
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.
Yep! Great suggestion.
in the closing sequence you struck a Rosie the Riveter likeness....BRAVO on the building video!
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.
You guys are unreal. You'll tackle anything.
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
: ) 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.
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
Oh yeah I understand it's an endearment from you and I've always liked it. : )
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.
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.
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!
That turned out great! I love the clean look!
: ) Thanks Matt.
Matthew Cremona so smart
It’s always best to know your layout and clean your material and paint it before it goes up. Then you have that little area that’s welded to touch up. Great carport.
I remember when you mentioned in your channel that you just quit your job and decided to go full time in UA-cam. 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.
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@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!
Fantastic build ,great color ,and the matching ridge cap hit it out of the park.
Glad you like it! It still looks great even after these years. Thanks for watching.
That looks very good April! Way to go! Your folks could have a have get together underneath too! What a cool multi use space!
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!!
I do this for a living and I can tell you that you're awesome!
: ) Thank you.
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.
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.
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
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.
Heavy duty. Also I liked that you brushed/rolled the primer rather than spray
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.
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. : )
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.
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!
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. :)
A simple clear coat would keep the color and seal everything.
You're absolutely right. Better to find the right paint the same colour as the primer.
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.
Take your time April. The same thing happened when they built the Golden Gate Bridge and it's still standing.
dejanira2 : No salt spray and Texas? it will last for at least 50 years with ASTM A36 steel. Cor Ten would last 100.
That is an awesome carport, won't blow away, love the color, and the matched ridge cap makes it unique.
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!
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!
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.
Awesome project. Looks really nice!
Of what are you engineering..
Put some sheets on the sides and turn it into an awesome workshop as well as a carport. Great job, doing something like this for a roof between two containers.
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?
can I give you 10 likes for you comment about building on land you own??
Better to ask forgiveness than permission
That is why you need to vote Republican! The left is trying to take our individual liberties away!
Extremely impressive, hopefully your family is appreciative of your efforts.
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!! :-)
Tornado resistant
From one Welder/Fabricator to another..AWESOME WORK ALPHA!!!
REALLY, are you a welder, and think its a awsome work? Maybe in Africa, you never go downhill what a welding like that.
Dang girl, you are amazing! What a beast of a project and you conquered it.
Awesome video!!!!!! Nothing better than creativity and family!!!!
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 ;)
Awesome work, April! Absolutely putting a magnetic ground clamp on my list of things to grab.
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.
Aish,you are a genius!
I can't up vote this enough. What a quality job!
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
Yeah I love that idea.
I love that idea, it looks great but a lot of work
Do you have a slime/algae issue with rain water in a barrel? I am in South Texas
Algae needs sun light to grow, so just make sure your rain barrels aren't opaque, and you should be fine. :)
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 .
April, I could not be more proud of you and your accomplishments if your were one of my own daughters.
: ) Thank you. That's kind.
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!
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...
well done job and I am professional in making carport and fabrication but I like the way you build the above carport.
Good job, well thought out and executed in a top notch fashion. Thanks for the video!
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.
But how did you put that ridge cap, on the whole length?
I'm very impressed with the outcome. Great choice of materials and design.
Do you think the steel structure is strong enough to hold up the plastic roof? LOL
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.
It would appear that you are not capable of detecting sarcasm even when an LOL hint is provided.
Oh no, I knew you were kidding. I was just saying for the sake of others who were wondering. :)
Pretty much metal, she stacked 5 then cut em to length 😂😂
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
Beautiful structure! And, what a wonderful daughter to do this for your parents!
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
And they make plastic inserts you can tap in there too
All these construction videos always leave out the #1 most important piece of information - how much it costs in dollars.
I actually put a full break down, in dollars, in the comment I pinned to the top.
Thanks for the reply - forgive me for overlooking this.
Going to build a workshop out back ... steel it is! :)
Have to say you have crazy skills lots of respect to you i been welding 7yrs and seen and done lots off difrent jobs this one off the top 10 I like the most
That was really impressive! The structure is so elegant and attractive.
Great video. Thanks ;)
These type of projects, are what get me excited about learning how to weld..🤙🏼✌🏼
Excellent! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
How much did it cost to build
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!!
Awesome! Enjoy the build. Thanks for sharing and for watching.
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
why you used this sheets?
Nice. I like the screw toss bonus at the end.
When people toss stuff to me, I tell them to aim above my head...works every time.
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.
What was the material cost alone on this project? You’ve got me thinking.
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
sijto molina
I’d definitely be doing it myself.
For someone who is new to it u did a great job. Welldone thums up
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?
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.
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.
Yeah it is for the sun, these panels block 100% of the UV rays. It's only simi translucent.
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!
so I am curious, why poly on top instead of metal?
Great job April!! Enjoy ALL of your videos! Naysayers are gonna nay-say! You just keep on keeping on and keep the same great outlook. There are more of us that love your work than the boys that live in their momma's basements!!!
Love the shot of you standing under your almost-done-project! Well done! or is it Weld done? :)
This is terrific. You inspired my to brush up on my welding again. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
only takes a few minutes to move cars and put a table and such in there for a certain occasion;)
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!
likely never freeze where they are or so minimal it would never hurt anything
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
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That was so awesome to do this for your parents! Great Job!!
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.
Ha, yeah hard hat required for sure. We call them Gopher....because they go-for things all day long.
lol I hate heights, I would be the gopher all day, just to keep my "fraidy-cat" a$$ off the roof....
Great work, April. Your ambition is impressive
Noooo! Not downhill MIG
p.s. kinda ironic how you're talking about structural work while welding that downhill joint
Crunkljack
Ya it's just a little stronger going uphill. Not a big deal, just felt the urge to point that out.
@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.
Duct tape works best!
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!!
@@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?
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
Primer is not good for a top coat it is porous and will allow the steel to rust underneath. Just saying.
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.