ᐅ Building a Carport: Is Using Flat Steel Bars Instead of Wooden Posts Feasible?
Created on: 15 Feb 2014 19:26
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Diablo112
Hello!
I’m new here and hope someone might be able to help me.
We want to build a carport directly attached to our house. The dimensions are about 10 m long and 2.70 m wide (approximately 33 ft long and 8 ft 10 in wide). The width is limited because the neighbor’s wall starts right there.
To avoid wasting any width, I would like to attach flat steel bars to the wall and mount the carport roof to them, instead of using the usual wooden posts. Is this generally feasible?
The wall is about 1.80 m (6 ft) high. For the carport, I need a height of about 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in) to accommodate a camper. That means the flat steel would have to span about 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) vertically. On the other side (at the house), a beam could be mounted at the required height in the usual way.
Maybe someone can give me some advice.
I’m new here and hope someone might be able to help me.
We want to build a carport directly attached to our house. The dimensions are about 10 m long and 2.70 m wide (approximately 33 ft long and 8 ft 10 in wide). The width is limited because the neighbor’s wall starts right there.
To avoid wasting any width, I would like to attach flat steel bars to the wall and mount the carport roof to them, instead of using the usual wooden posts. Is this generally feasible?
The wall is about 1.80 m (6 ft) high. For the carport, I need a height of about 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in) to accommodate a camper. That means the flat steel would have to span about 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) vertically. On the other side (at the house), a beam could be mounted at the required height in the usual way.
Maybe someone can give me some advice.
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Doc.Schnaggls16 Feb 2014 13:44Hello,
just a cautious question: What are your regulations regarding building on the property boundary?
Is the wall even permitted in terms of length and height?
Regards,
Dirk
just a cautious question: What are your regulations regarding building on the property boundary?
Is the wall even permitted in terms of length and height?
Regards,
Dirk
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Diablo11216 Feb 2014 19:11So the wall shouldn’t be a problem. It doesn’t even extend above ground level. The driveway is 1.80 meters deep (6 feet). Currently, next to the house, there is soil up to a height of 1.80 meters (6 feet) measured from the bottom of the garage. So the soil next to the house will be excavated and then a wall will be built. The existing fence belongs to the neighbor. Therefore, I told him that it’s best if the wall is also built on his property, since it technically belongs to him. He has no objections at all. We just need to apply for a building encumbrance registration, because on the other side of the property we already have a boundary construction.
The wall will only reach up to the neighbor’s lawn edge in height, and on our side, the driveway into the carport will be 1.80 meters (6 feet) lower. This means I only need to bridge a height of about 1 meter (3 feet) from the top of the wall to the carport roof. I will probably consult a structural engineer to find out what loads need to be calculated and how the flat steel should be designed.
The wall will only reach up to the neighbor’s lawn edge in height, and on our side, the driveway into the carport will be 1.80 meters (6 feet) lower. This means I only need to bridge a height of about 1 meter (3 feet) from the top of the wall to the carport roof. I will probably consult a structural engineer to find out what loads need to be calculated and how the flat steel should be designed.
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Bauexperte16 Feb 2014 19:27Good evening,
Regards, Bauexperte
Diablo112 schrieb:This is something I don’t understand. The usual setback distance is 3.00 m (9.8 ft). Why do you have “only” 2.70 m (8.9 ft) available? Furthermore, if your carport is intended to accommodate a motorhome, a height of 2.80 m (9.2 ft) generally triggers setback requirements.
.... So I can use my full 2.70 m (8.9 ft).
Regards, Bauexperte
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Diablo11216 Feb 2014 19:43The distance from our house to the property boundary is 2.75 m (9 feet). I’m not exactly sure why it is that way. I only heard that we had to give about 20 or 25 cm (8 or 10 inches) of our land to the neighbor back then; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been allowed to build their house as they did. Somehow, that was agreed upon.
If the wall is built on the neighbor’s land, then I have 2.75 m (9 feet) of space available. The caravan is 2.50 m (8 feet) wide, so hopefully it will fit there. What do you mean by “usually triggers setback requirements at 2.80 m height”?
The caravan is 2.60 m (8.5 feet) tall. That height is needed as the effective height (plus a few centimeters).
If the wall is built on the neighbor’s land, then I have 2.75 m (9 feet) of space available. The caravan is 2.50 m (8 feet) wide, so hopefully it will fit there. What do you mean by “usually triggers setback requirements at 2.80 m height”?
The caravan is 2.60 m (8.5 feet) tall. That height is needed as the effective height (plus a few centimeters).
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Bauexperte16 Feb 2014 19:55Hello,
Best regards, Bauexperte
Diablo112 schrieb:In that case, you arranged an easement (building obligation) for your neighbor.
The distance from our house to the boundary is 2.75 m (9 feet). I’m not exactly sure why it is like that. I only heard that we had to give about 20 or 25 cm (8 to 10 inches) of our property to the neighbor back then; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been allowed to build his house like that. Somehow it worked out.
Diablo112 schrieb:Check your zoning plan. Usually, a “standard” garage is a maximum of 2.60 m (8.5 feet) high; anything taller than that casts a shadow on the neighbor’s property and triggers setback rules. So I can well imagine that your neighbor has to register an easement (building obligation) for the carport he wants to build.
What do you mean by "it usually triggers setback requirements at a height of 2.80 m"?
Best regards, Bauexperte
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Diablo11216 Feb 2014 22:52Exactly. We will have an easement registered for him. There is actually no shading, since the carport will be attached to the south side of our house and it is only 1 m (3 feet) higher than the lawn edge at the neighbor’s property. But I will clarify this with the local authority in the coming days anyway.
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