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I'm way way overdue to build a cover for my tractor. (Just been going through tarps for years). For now (and perhaps always) it'll simply be an open 'carport' style cover. I intend to use PT lumber for the posts and cross members on the roof (no real trusses) and will simply be a flat sloping lean to style. Left to right.
Unfortunately discretionary funds are non existent at the moment (job hunt) but I do certainly have the time to get it done, so in order to justify this I need to figure out how to make this functional but as cheap as possible given the current cost of lumber. I'm not opposed to something temporary and then 'upgrade' the roof later.
The roof slope will be very slight and it will be adjacent to the back side of my cabin blocking the only window on that side.
I'm more concerned about water leaks when it comes to trashing the framing than I am it getting to/on the tractor.
Shed will be roughly 10' (or 12') x24'
So options are:
1. Plywood ($$$) and roll type asphalt roofing (due to low pitch/slope). Or perhaps there's a way to use some cheap 4x8 something or other and paint or treat it? (I do not want to use tin).
2. Clear corrugated plastic would be a big plus for light but I've never worked with it and question it's longevity and how water tight it would be?
3. Your idea.
Unfortunately discretionary funds are non existent at the moment (job hunt) but I do certainly have the time to get it done, so in order to justify this I need to figure out how to make this functional but as cheap as possible given the current cost of lumber. I'm not opposed to something temporary and then 'upgrade' the roof later.
The roof slope will be very slight and it will be adjacent to the back side of my cabin blocking the only window on that side.
I'm more concerned about water leaks when it comes to trashing the framing than I am it getting to/on the tractor.
Shed will be roughly 10' (or 12') x24'
So options are:
1. Plywood ($$$) and roll type asphalt roofing (due to low pitch/slope). Or perhaps there's a way to use some cheap 4x8 something or other and paint or treat it? (I do not want to use tin).
2. Clear corrugated plastic would be a big plus for light but I've never worked with it and question it's longevity and how water tight it would be?
3. Your idea.