Replace Canvas Roof With Corrugated Steel
Intro: Replace Canvas Roof With Corrugated Steel
After a windstorm ripped the canvas covering from my portable shelter, I replaced it with corrugated steel roofing. To prevent it sailing away with the next windstorm I anchored the frame to the ground with 3/8" spiral ground anchor screws. If more protection is required the sidewalls could be covered the same way.
STEP 1: Strap Detail
This is a closeup of a strap attaching a nailer to the pipe frame of the building. The straps are cut to the required length from a roll of perforated pipe strapping and attached with heavy duty wood screws.
STEP 2: Roofing Nailers
Two by fours are fastened to the pipe roof frame at 16" spacing intervals.
STEP 3: Nailer Overlap
The nailers are staggered and overlapped so that the pipe straps are not too close to the ends.
STEP 4: Tiedown Anchor Straps
Four tiedown anchor straps keep the structure from blowing away.
STEP 5: Anchor Screw
Ground anchors are screwed into the ground about 18" .
STEP 6: Anchor Strap Top End
The top end of the anchor strap hooks over a bolt through a pipe strap wrapped around the building frame. I let roofing overhang the sidewall in case I decide to sheet up the walls too. The structure is still portable if you have enough friends to help you move it.
24 Comments
Plfregoso 5 months ago
Thanks for any advice you have.
facilities1 3 years ago
lamur51 2 years ago
coolcdrw 3 years ago
Barb1969 4 years ago
lt201061 4 years ago
Bown86 4 years ago
Todd_M_Sylvia 4 years ago
You sir, are an inspiration!
My parents bought two of these canopies as a covering for their new mini Dauchshund pup's dog cyclone fence paneled dog kennel.(10' x 20')
My father and I have been brainstorming and searching for a much more durable and permanent replacement for the tarp/canvas coverings.
The dog just hates going outside to "go"\"potty" if it's raining here in Oregon, and I can't say I blame her.
Thanks to your kindness, your method, and terrific instructional, I believe the dog will have a dry kennel, and we won't be as worried about any possible snow loading, should we receive any this winter.(warm smilz)
Hat's off to you kind sir. We really appreciate your efforts.
My father's 79 now, and 54 years here.(myself)
Definitely, you're an inspiration to us both.
Thanks again,
be safe always,
and best regards!
The Sylvia's - Gary & Todd
Monroe, Oregon
tschwarting 4 years ago
braver 9 years ago
fish1552 4 years ago
endbullyingnow 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing this. It's exactly what I need to get my creative juices flowing. I have some spare metal roofing and a metal gazebo frame. I'm going to set to work on it. Thank you.
NancyW114 7 years ago
Twicewidowed 7 years ago
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instructablehappy 9 years ago
Hello-
Great idea. If you don't mind me asking how did you get access to and attach a single piece along the ridgeline?
nastypuppy 10 years ago
u are a very busy guy for 85, i hope to be able to do half as much as u when i get to be your age. i also looked at your buried container, man! u always have a project going. great job. whats your secret for staying active?
cmason111 11 years ago
sagustine 12 years ago
I was also thinking of looking for a Metal Roofing supplier to look for a metal roof? Thoughts?
LarryVanS 12 years ago
mjohn3 12 years ago
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