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Do you have a leaky carport?
Is it too dilapidated to warrant re-roofing?
Do you want a temporary solution without spending money?
Or maybe you just need a cheap tarp.
I submit to you, gentle reader, the:
"Amazing DIY Free-cycled Temporary Patched-up Redneck Roof/Shelter/Tarpaulin Repair Instructable"
or ADIYFTPURRSTRI for short.
*As with any project there is some risk involved in its execution. Be careful and stay safe. And as one of my foremen used to say at all of our safety meetings, "Don't be dumb."
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As with any project, before you can begin, you will need things to work with; both tools and materials.
Tools required/recommended:
1) Fastening implement and appropriate fasteners . These can include, but are not limited to: hammer and nails, driver and screws, stapler and staples, thumbs and tacks, teeth and gum. Results may vary with fastening choices. To keep costs down, use what you have available.
2) Cutting implement . Such as: scissors, knife(s), shears, epee, hatchet, spoon, paper. Again - Results May Vary.
3) Anchors . Any of the following will suffice: rocks, stones, boulders, bricks, anchors, weighted cubes (companion or otherwise), small children, large children, huge yellow slab-like somethings. R.M.V.
Materials needed/suggested:
1) Lumber Tarps. The bigger the better. I found two which had been used for 10' material (2x10 etc), the resulting tarps are quite large.
Most lumber stores just throw them out. A good approach is to find out what day they have their bin emptied and go the day before, or better yet ask if they could put some aside for you. (More notes on tarp selection later)
2) Adhesive. Duct Tape, Sheathing Tape, 8 Track Tape, Tape Worm. This along with your fasteners are the only items you might need to purchase.
3) Strapping. Lumber is usually shipped with slats of wood separating the stacks. These are usually also available for free form the lumber yard. Cutting down 2x4 also works. Alternatively you could use washers as a substitute. (more on this later)
Tools required/recommended:
1) Fastening implement and appropriate fasteners . These can include, but are not limited to: hammer and nails, driver and screws, stapler and staples, thumbs and tacks, teeth and gum. Results may vary with fastening choices. To keep costs down, use what you have available.
2) Cutting implement . Such as: scissors, knife(s), shears, epee, hatchet, spoon, paper. Again - Results May Vary.
3) Anchors . Any of the following will suffice: rocks, stones, boulders, bricks, anchors, weighted cubes (companion or otherwise), small children, large children, huge yellow slab-like somethings. R.M.V.
Materials needed/suggested:
1) Lumber Tarps. The bigger the better. I found two which had been used for 10' material (2x10 etc), the resulting tarps are quite large.
Most lumber stores just throw them out. A good approach is to find out what day they have their bin emptied and go the day before, or better yet ask if they could put some aside for you. (More notes on tarp selection later)
2) Adhesive. Duct Tape, Sheathing Tape, 8 Track Tape, Tape Worm. This along with your fasteners are the only items you might need to purchase.
3) Strapping. Lumber is usually shipped with slats of wood separating the stacks. These are usually also available for free form the lumber yard. Cutting down 2x4 also works. Alternatively you could use washers as a substitute. (more on this later)
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Nov 20, 2011. 9:07 AM
scoochmaroo
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scoochmaroo
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Fantastic! I don't have a car or a carport or any reason to try this. . but it looks like a great project!
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Nov 20, 2011. 9:50 AMklixtopher (author)
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klixtopher (author)
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Thanks! I'd say that I hope you someday have reason to try this... but I don't really wish a leaky carport on anyone. Maybe someday you'll just need a tarp to cover one of your amazing projects.
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