Lean to Carport Plans – Free DIY Download

If you want to learn more about lean to car carport plans you have to take a close look over the free plans in the article. If you have a car and you want to protect with from the elements but you don’t want to spend a fortune on the elements, this carport is the right solution for your needs and pocket. In addition, I have these plans in an easy printable format for you, so you can download them for FREE. Remember to read the local codes before starting the project and to comply with the local regulations. The codes differ from one area to another, so it is safer to read them thoroughly.

If you want to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to plan everything with attention, as to prevent costly mistakes and to build a professional garden project. Invest in high quality materials, such as cedar, pine or redwood, as the bench will be exposed to all kinds of weather. Apply a few coats of paint over the components, to enhance their appearance and to protect them from bad weather.

Lean to Carport Plans – Free DIY Download

Building a lean to carport

Materials

• 1 – 3 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 96″ long, 3 pieces – 120″ long POSTS
• 2 – 2 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 117 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 205″ long SUPPORT BEAMS
• 3 – 12 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 36″ long BRACES
• 4 – 11 piece of 2×4 lumber – 141″ long RAFTERS
• 5 – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 8″x96″ long, 2 pieces – 8″x48″ long, 5 pieces – 48″x96″ long, 2 pieces – 48″x48″ long ROOF
• 6 -2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 141″ long, 2 pieces – 208″ long TRIMS
• 7 – 500 sq ft of tar paper, 500 sq ft of asphalt shingles ROOFING

• 3 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 8′
• 5 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 10′
• 2 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 18′
• 14 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 12′
• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 18′
• 7 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 130 sq ft of tar paper, 130 sq ft of asphalt shingles
• 9″ screws
• 6 post anchors
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 5 1/2″ screws
• wood glue, stain/paint
• rafter ties

 Tools

• Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
• Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
• Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask

Time

• One week

Lean to Carport – Video

STEP 1: Building the base of the carport

Laying out the carport

The first step of the garden project is to select the location for the carport. Make sure the ground is level and then layout the 6×6 posts with batter boards and string. Measure the diagonals and apply the 3-4-5 rule to the corners, to make sure the corners are square.

Posts

Use a circular saw to make the notches to the yellow posts. As you can see in the diagram, you need to make parallel cuts inside the marked area and then remove the excess with a chisel. Smooth the surface with sandpaper.

Fitting the posts into concrete

You can set the posts into place with several methods. First of all, you can attach the posts to an already existing concrete slab using metal anchors. Alternatively, you can dig 2-3′ deep holes and pour concrete footing in which you set post anchors. Last but not least, you can dig the holes and set the posts directly into concrete.

For this project, we will assume you will use metal anchors. Use a spirit level to plumb the posts vertically and use temporarily braces to lock them, until you build the roof for the structure.

Plates – Lean to carport plans

Use 6×6 lumber for the plates. As you can see in the plans, you need to make notches to the plates. Use a circular saw to make parallel cuts and then remove the excess with a chisel.

Fitting the top plates

Fit the plates to the top of the carport. Make sure the posts are perfectly plumb and then check if the corners are square. Drill pilot holes and insert 9″ screws to lock everything into place tightly.

Top ridge

Next, attach the plate to the tall posts. Use 9″ screws to secure the beam into place tightly.

Building the braces

Use 6×6 lumber for the braces. Use a miter or circular saw to make the 45 degree cuts at both ends.

Fitting the braces

Fit the braces to the posts of the carport and then lock them into place with 5 1/2″ screws. Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws, to prevent the wood from splitting.

STEP 2: Building the roof of the lean to carport

Building the rafters

Use 2×6 lumber for the rafters of the carport. Mark the cut lines on the beams and then get the job done with a circular saw. Smooth the edges with attention.

Building the rafters

Fit the rafters to the top of the carport, every 24″ on center. Double the rafters that are placed at both ends of the carport. Use rafter ties to lock the beams to the top plates of the carport.

Fitting the trims

Fit the 2×6 trims to the roof of the carport. Align the edges with attention, drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws.

Fitting the blockings

Fit the 2×6 blockings to the sides of the lean to carport roof. Drill pilot holes through the end trims and insert 3 1/2″ screws.

Fitting the roof sheets

Attach the 3/4″ plywood sheets to the roof of the carport. Start with the bottom and then attach the sheets up to the top. Leave no gaps between the sheets and insert 1 5/8″ screws. every 8″ along the framing.

Fitting the roof

In order to waterproof the carport, you have to cover the roofing sheets with felt. Make sure the strips of roofing felt overlap at least 2-3″ and staple them to the plywood sheets every 8″. Continue the project by installing the asphalt shingles. Place the starting course at the bottom of the roof, before fitting the rest of the shingles.

PRO TIP: Always read the manufacturer’s instructions, before installing the shingles. They provide essential information about the installation of the shingles.

How to build a lean to carrport

Last but not least, you need to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood putty and then smooth the surface with 120-220 grit sandpaper. You can add panels to the sides of the carport, if you want to protect the vehicles even more from the elements.

Lean to carport plans

Make sure you take a look over my double carport plans and over my attached carport plans.

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