Building Homes or Extensions/Car Port Extension

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Expert: - 10/10/2011


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I currently have a 12X31' carport that I had put up to store my 27' travel trailer under. Since about 1wk ago I traded that in on a 5th wheeler of 37' in length. Do you know of anyone who I can buy just an extension of at least 10' so that it will cover the 5th wheeler? Or what would you suggest?

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Hi carol, you didn't say how your existing carport was built but it seems to me that whoever built your carport to begin with could probably be able to add an extension onto it with similar construction so it doesn't look like two different types of construction.  If it is a typical post and beam structure with joist type rafters or trusses for the roof then adding beam extensions on each side and new rafters shouldn't be too difficult.I hope this info helps p,ease feel free to write again regarding this or ore matters, sincerely Bruce Johnson ..bejohnsonconsulting .com  

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Bruce E. Johnson

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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