Posted by super99 on May 03, 2017 at 17:48:33 from (74.32.254.251):
OK, I was wrong, the braces are aluminum, the tube frame is 12 gauge steel. It is a Tri State Carport, 21x24 with screw in anchors. I had 4 longer braces made for the 4 corners. They are fastened with #12 by 3/4 self tappers. A couple of the braces, the holes a worn clear thru from the movement of the building. Now I am thinking about welding steel braces in to keep it tight, tho it would be possible to drill and tap holes, just need something stronger than aluminum for the braces. It faces east and west and sets about 12' from the garage on the south side of the garage. I have thought about covering the sides, but wouldn't that just make a bigger target for the wind?? How heavy of angle or channel should I use if I replaces braces with home made ones? That's all for now, I'm so tired I can barely stay awake to type. Chris
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