Hello everyone,
we are now starting to seriously plan the carport and I’m wondering what the real downsides of a DIY store carport are.
About a month ago, we assembled two garden sheds from a DIY store and so far we are not disappointed – of course, the walls are a bit thinner, the wood is still drying, etc., but they look nice (thanks to paint) and serve their purpose.
Does anyone here have a carport from a DIY store? I often read about carport prices beyond 8,000€ – at the DIY store, the kit costs maybe 1,500€ (already a somewhat higher quality one).
So far, we have contacted a master carpenter who, despite an initial meeting, never provided a quote.
Good luck!
we are now starting to seriously plan the carport and I’m wondering what the real downsides of a DIY store carport are.
About a month ago, we assembled two garden sheds from a DIY store and so far we are not disappointed – of course, the walls are a bit thinner, the wood is still drying, etc., but they look nice (thanks to paint) and serve their purpose.
Does anyone here have a carport from a DIY store? I often read about carport prices beyond 8,000€ – at the DIY store, the kit costs maybe 1,500€ (already a somewhat higher quality one).
So far, we have contacted a master carpenter who, despite an initial meeting, never provided a quote.
Good luck!
A hardware store offers both no-name and branded carports. Both can also be ordered elsewhere. I would write down the features that are important, for example, 9cm (3.5 inches) posts instead of 7cm (2.75 inches), 6 posts instead of 4, and then weigh up where to buy what. Consider the possibility of painting or treating the wood (avoid poorly made pressure-treated timber that is already warped on the shelf...).
Width of the carport measured between the posts...
You can improve the roof covering by changing the material, as well as the screws; stability depends on good foundations and secure fittings.
1500 is not exactly cheap.
I once had a €300 part: the car was dry under it, but it looked shabby.
Regards
Width of the carport measured between the posts...
You can improve the roof covering by changing the material, as well as the screws; stability depends on good foundations and secure fittings.
1500 is not exactly cheap.
I once had a €300 part: the car was dry under it, but it looked shabby.
Regards
Hello,
Nope, never heard of the Hornbach lowest price guarantee? They match any price and then take 10% off.
It really works, friends of ours have used it several times during their house construction.
Best regards,
Andreas
Dirk Grafe schrieb:
If the quality is right, you can get it cheaper from a specialized retailer,
Nope, never heard of the Hornbach lowest price guarantee? They match any price and then take 10% off.
It really works, friends of ours have used it several times during their house construction.
Best regards,
Andreas
And one more thing about DIY carports from hardware stores:
You should keep in mind that these prices usually don’t include delivery or assembly. Also, the €1500 (around $1600) models are mostly small, about 2.5 * 5 m (8 * 16 ft). You can also find branded carports (I once looked at Siebau) in small sizes that are really good quality, priced at around €3000 (without delivery or assembly).
Of course, you shouldn’t compare a €1500 self-assembled 2 * 5 m carport with a 6 * 6 m (20 * 20 ft) turnkey, fully assembled carport package.
Best regards,
Andreas
You should keep in mind that these prices usually don’t include delivery or assembly. Also, the €1500 (around $1600) models are mostly small, about 2.5 * 5 m (8 * 16 ft). You can also find branded carports (I once looked at Siebau) in small sizes that are really good quality, priced at around €3000 (without delivery or assembly).
Of course, you shouldn’t compare a €1500 self-assembled 2 * 5 m carport with a 6 * 6 m (20 * 20 ft) turnkey, fully assembled carport package.
Best regards,
Andreas
andimann schrieb:
No, never heard of Hornbach’s lowest price guarantee? They match any price and then take off an extra 10%.
It really works, friends of ours have used it several times during their house build.I’ve heard of it, but it’s really nonsense. Hornbach claims that with their 120,000 products, “something might slip through occasionally.” I just checked two items—and both are available from numerous competitors (online) after 5 seconds of searching at prices that are 68–69% of Hornbach’s price.
According to Hornbach, this should only happen in rare cases, though I suspect it only applies to comparable competitors, excluding online retailers.
Best regards,
Dirk Grafe
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Bieber08157 Oct 2016 11:40Where can you buy a carport online? (Or even a garden shed, which would be more relevant for me …).
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