>>27204 I over-build most things I put up because of problems that might occur down the road. Instead of merely putting one of those posts on the raw ground in the bottom of the hole, I first place a cement pad in the bottom to prevent water from "wicking" into the post. It's completely surrounded by concrete. Then, after the concrete is poured, I raise it around the post and taper in away to the dirt so water won't puddle around the base. Even treated wood rots after 20 years and it always rots where the dirt meets the post. This structure would have passed inspection resting on 4X6 posts but 6X6's have a higher density of treatment so I use them instead. The customer doesn't know that but 25 years from now he'll appreciate it.
Where the roof meets the garage siding it's not only flashed with metal, it also has a rubber sticky tape that seals it to the siding. 20 years from now the customer won't be replacing siding where the water has seeped in around the metal.
Most of my customers are younger than me and will probably all outlive me but I don't want them cursing my dead corpse.

a merlin's bar logo? ;)

Looks great, and fits nicely with the existing property. Have you added any signature touches?

>>27192 I do make material lists from the city approved drawings. I order the materials from my list and they're delivered via truck/fork lift. The plans are drawn to scale including foundation (depth of holes), framing, roof slopes, supports, wind ties, bolting and type of roof covering. The drawings are taken to city planning where an engineer looks at and approves/ dis-approves the plans. I needed to show and fill out papers to pass water drainage including the per cent of the land that's going to be covered. It's involved but building without a permit around here can be very costly. If one lays concrete without inspection, the city can make you jack hammer everything out and start over. The permit also doubles in cost. They can also fine you. The permit for this carport was $265.00 which includes all inspections; 4 on this structure.
Thanks for the applause.

Really great work!

My grandpa (the living one) always made elaborate schematics and materials lists before building, my other grandpa (rip) just measured (in his head) and build it. Both got the job done though ;) How about you? Do you draw a schematic? Make material lists?

Both my grandpa's & my dad are crafty with wood, me not so much, my preferred material is aluminium or steel. And I measure and list and plan before building ;)

All those metal straps you see are hurricane ties. I passed all inspections and will probably paint it later on this year when it's a little warmer and the rains let up a tad.