Hello all, I thought this was an interesting topic, just how does one maintain a reasonable perfect post height installation on say building a carport. For some this will be a no brainer, but for me I get a little bamboozled when I try to visualize how to do it. I know it has something to do with th...

I'm not a fan of concreting timber posts in the ground because of termites and rot. I would much rather concrete in stirrups and fix the timber to this. . . . it will however mean you will need to install substantial cross bracing to keep the structure rigid. Sorry for the late reply. I got side tr...

Hello, I'm new to this forum and to DIY construction on this scale. I am lacking confidence on how to get started, and looking for tips and advice on the best way to construct this carport. Below is a URL to photobucket showing the actual shed I purchased second hand. I deconstructed it and it's cur...