Sheds made from metal profiles, like any other material, can look impressive if you carry out careful work on the project.

When many people hear the phrase “corrugated sheet canopies,” images of not the most attractive structures appear in their imagination. In fact, such canopies can be very nice - for example, like in the photo that was published very first in this article.

Corrugated sheet

When they talk about a metal profile as a roofing material, they mean a profiled sheet, or corrugated sheet, as it is popularly called. The fact is that the very concept of metal profile includes a wide variety of products made from metal alloys: these are sheets, pipes, and much more. But as roofing use only sheets made in the appropriate profile (for example, metal tiles can also be classified as profiled metal).

The coating of the profiled sheet can be:

• Polymer (it can be any color);
• Galvanized (silver color).

These two types of coating do not differ much in their general characteristics from each other, so the choice of one or another option will depend, rather, on your preferences for the design and general perception of your object (in this case, a canopy). However, there is a point of view that corrugated sheets with polymer coating lasts 2-3 times longer than galvanized.

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Market Review

You can buy corrugated sheeting at a price of 142 rubles per 1 square meter. The number of colors and profiles offered allows you to express your architectural thought.

Options for corrugated sheet profiles allow you to choose interesting solution for your awning. And not only for him.

Often, in pursuit of profit, we instead quality material we purchase a defective one. To prevent this from happening, be sure to check all the material upon acceptance. There should be no sheets with coating defects or sheet deformations.

Cheap corrugated sheets

However, if you need exactly the most cheap corrugated sheets(for example, for a temporary canopy or fence) - we recommend that you purchase defective material with the following defects:

1. Damaged coating.
2. Uneven cut lines.
3. Any deformation of the sheet material.
4. Incorrect sheet dimensions.

Defective sheets of corrugated sheets - perfect solution for temporary canopies and fencing.

The larger and more serious the shortcomings of defective corrugated sheeting, the more it will be sold at a greater discount.

How to save money on the purchase of any corrugated sheet:

1. Buy products from the manufacturer without intermediaries.
2. You can search for suppliers who have promotions and sales.
3. Organize pickup if you or someone you know has a truck.

Advantages and disadvantages

Definitely the advantages of profiled sheets include:

• Availability
• Light weight
• Convenient transportation
• Fast and affordable installation
• Ability to withstand snow cap pressure
• Waterproof
• Corrosion resistance
• Doesn't fade in the sun
• Withstands wind loads
• Fire resistance
• Wide range of colors
• Durability

Profiled a metal sheet- great, available material for canopy or fencing.

The disadvantages of this material include:

• Noise in the rain (metal is metal)
• Heating in the sun
• Incorrect installation and delivery will shorten the life of the product

Types of canopies

Corrugated sheeting can be used as a roof for the roof of your house, and for any type of canopy, for example:

1. Carport.
2. Canopy over the entrance.
3. Grill canopy.
4. A utility canopy (for example, to protect firewood or equipment from rain).
5. Temporary canopy for protection building material from the rain.

You can order any of these canopies from construction company or make it yourself.

Option for an extended canopy: there will be enough space on the site to park a compact car or arrange for household members and guests to have tea in nature.

How to make a canopy with your own hands

If you organize the entire work process correctly, you can make a canopy from corrugated sheets in just a couple of days. So to begin with:

1. Clear the area where you will place the canopy from foreign objects.
2. Make markings for the pillars of the supporting structure.

Material – corrugated board and Basic structure(wood, metal, etc.) - should already be ready.

1. Pouring the foundation and installing the racks occur simultaneously.
2. After the cement has hardened and the support posts are fixed, you can begin installing the canopy itself.

1. Fastening of transverse and longitudinal beams (or trusses).
2. Lathing installation (if required).
3. Rigid fastening of corrugated sheets.

In this video, our compatriot tells how he made a semicircular canopy of metal frame and corrugated sheeting for his site. What pipes he used and what exactly he did - you will find out when watching.

DIY metal frame

You can find a lot on sale now different elements, from which you can independently assemble a metal frame. Even if you don't have welding machine– you can use the “good old” fastening with rivets or screws. True, not in all cases they can replace welding.

Conclusion

If you are not interested in profiled metal sheets as a roofing covering for sheds, we recommend that you take a look

Metal sheds are reliable, functional outbuildings, durable, practical, but visually light, fit harmoniously into the landscape of the site, and do not clutter up the natural landscape. In the article we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of metal structures, what is best to build from, and offer examples. simple projects, we’ll show you how to correctly calculate the dimensions of the building, as well as its individual elements.

Let's give a detailed step by step instructions, how to make a lean-to canopy from a metal profile with your own hands, the example drawings were chosen with average dimensions; if necessary, they can be adjusted to individual conditions.

General characteristics of metal canopies

Metal canopies, a photo diagram of the standard design is given below, can be made with your own hands, even if you are far from building. The design of the building is simple - these are vertical supports-pillars, on which the roof truss, then the sheathing is installed, then the roof.

Canopies made of metal profiles, in the photo general form standard design

Application area

Metal canopies are widely popular in private individual as well as commercial construction. These are covered parking lots, stops - shelter for people waiting for public transport, structures above the entrance to the building, according to regulatory regulations their presence is mandatory in houses above 2 floors, canopies over the gate, galleries leading from the gate to the house, outbuildings - shelters for firewood, other utensils, gazebos - from mini structures to combined buildings, sometimes two-story.

Project of a free-standing metal canopy made from a profile

Constructive

Metal canopies can be divided into three types:

• Mini designs - canopies, mobile gazebos, single product - barbecue with a roof.
• Independent free-standing metal buildings.
• Combined - extensions to a garage, house, bathhouse, etc., most often a veranda, terrace - a place to relax, or a shed for utility purposes.

Drawing of a cantilever-beam attached metal canopy for a house

The design of a canopy made of metal structures is made based on the functionality of the building, these can be:

• open buildings consisting of supports and a roof;
• closed buildings where the sides are sewn up sheet material, panels, wood, gratings, glass, covered with thick curtains, awnings, fabric with special moisture-resistant impregnation, tarpaulin, soft glazing.

Metal profile canopy and soft tiles for firewood

Advice: For glazing a metal canopy, it is recommended to use sliding aluminum systems, they do not block the view, the sections can be moved to open the building as much as possible. Similar glazing - reliable protection from precipitation, dust, gusts of wind, and in slight frosts, it will maintain a favorable microclimate inside, which will make your vacation comfortable at any time of the year.

Large metal structure combined with brickwork

Open metal awnings, due to the light weight of the structure, it is often installed on the roof of a garage, summer kitchen, gazebos. This solution is a great opportunity to organize a comfortable seating area with a great view if there is no space on the site for an independent building.

Advantages and disadvantages of metal canopies

Making a canopy with your own hands from metal is profitable, practical solution, subject to construction technology and proper care, the building will serve faithfully for several decades.

Metal structures are not afraid of temperature deltas and are resistant to natural physico-chemical, biological, and mechanical loads. But the metal quickly heats up and cools down, this should be taken into account when building canopies for relaxation over the barbecue, so it is better to provide protective elements, for example, make railings in the gazebo, as well as wooden seats.

The main enemy of metal canopies is rust, which can cause significant harm, even destroy the structure in a short period of time. Treatment and protection of the metal elements of the canopy will help to avoid fatal consequences.

Drawing of a metal canopy over the porch

Materials

Metal canopies are divided according to materials of manufacture:

Material	Supports,	Rafter system	Auxiliary elements, lathing	Fastening
	The wall thickness and profile cross-section depend on the size of the building
Round pipe	50-100 mm in diameter	Ø25-30 mm, often the truss is made of wood	Ø18-25 mm	Welding
Profile rolled products	Profile rib 50-150 mm	25*25, 40*30, 25*50, 40*40 mm with a 2 mm wall for small, medium buildings, 3 mm for large ones, or use a 60*40*2 mm profile	40*20 mm	Welding on a metal gusset or bolted connection
Prefabricated structures made of aluminum profiles	Finished products are assembled as a constructor: on washers or by the end method
Stainless steel canopies	Make it yourself quality product Only professionals can do it; a special type of welding is required. Canopies made of stainless steel do not require finishing or additional protection.
Forged Products	The most luxurious, sophisticated type of canopy that will decorate your home and site. There are 2 options for implementing the idea: order finished building or do it yourself. The first solution is simpler, but comparing the cost, there are fewer financial costs; if you weld a frame from a metal profile, decorate it with forged parts, the price of serial stamping, which can be bought on the market, will be cheaper.

It is more practical and economical to build a canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands. Over time, it can be covered with curtains, glazed, covered with brick, stone, decorated with forging, wooden lattice.

Drawing of a standard cantilever metal canopy over the entrance door

The technical side of the issue - projects, diagrams, drawings, calculations

Analyzing any drawing of a canopy made of a profile pipe, the design can be presented in two parts: metal carcass and roof. The base is made of vertical pillars round pipe or square profile, along the upper ends of which there is a metal band or a lower chord of the truss. This gives the metal structure rigidity and helps maintain its geometry even under significant loads.

Supports

It is recommended to place the pillars at a distance of 1.5-2 m from each other. If the building is adjacent to a house, garage, bathhouse, etc., then it is advisable to also place support columns near the main building that will support the canopy. If there is no such opportunity, to tie a canopy to a house made of metal profiles, you should do it yourself load-bearing wall attach a cross beam that will serve as a support for the truss. Long anchors are used in the work. The solution will help distribute the loads evenly across the entire load-bearing wall.

Farms

The canopy rafter system bears the main load from precipitation and gusts of wind, so it is important to make the correct calculation of the trusses and determine the thickness of the profile for its manufacture. Sheds made of metal profiles, photo examples below, are installed under a single-, gable- or arched roof.

What canopies you can make from a profile pipe with your own hands, photo examples different types roofs

Farms are:

• Triangular, polygonal, parallel, broken - determined by the contour of the belt.
• Inside the belt there can be lattices - triangular, rhombic, oblique and semi-oblique.
• According to the method of support - cantilever, beam, arched, beam-cantilever.

Typical arch trusses for metal canopies

To correctly calculate a truss made from a profile pipe for a canopy, it is necessary to take into account snow and wind loads, the angle of the roof, and the size of the structure. Experts will help you avoid errors in fairly complex engineering calculations, or you should use an online calculator.

For the manufacture of small or medium-sized metal canopies, in private it is better to use ready-made drawings and projects, to make universal trusses that are suitable for all types of structures.

Standard trusses for sheds

The optimal roof slope is 15-25 o, suitable for all types of roofing materials: polycarbonate, corrugated sheets, soft roof, metal tiles, etc.

Requirements for materials and fastening

In order for a canopy frame made from a profile pipe to meet quality standards, a number of conditions must be met:

• It is unacceptable to use a profile with cracks for the manufacture of assemblies, load-bearing elements canopy
• The end of the supporting ribs must have a roughness of Ra £ 12.5 microns, which is regulated by GOST 2789-73.
• For lower belt trusses, steel without internal layers is used; coarse slag inclusions are strictly prohibited.
• According to GOST section 14771-76, connections should be made by mechanical welding, using carbon dioxide or a mixture of carbon and argon.
• Guided by clauses 2246-70 and 26271-84 of GOST, PP-AN-8 wire is required for welding.
• GOST part 7798-70 states: rafters are attached to vertical supports and rafter parts with bolts of class 5.8.

Diagram with dimensions according to which you can build a standard carport with your own hands from metal

How to make a metal canopy with your own hands - step-by-step instructions

We will make a canopy from metal profiles with our own hands, we took standard drawings, adapted them to the size of the site, the dimensions of the building are 4 * 3 m, the roof is made of polycarbonate 8 mm thick.

Standard scheme according to which we will build a canopy from a metal profile with our own hands, photo of a typical design with an arched roof

Foundation

We fence the area with pegs, pull the rope, mark the location of the pillars, check the geometry, the diagonals must be equal. We remove the top soft layer of soil, dig holes for supports, 700 mm deep.

Attention: If the area is swampy, uneven terrain or the soil on the site is unstable, then it is better to equip a pile foundation.

We fill the bottom with crushed stone and sandstone, layers of 100 ml each, and tamp the pillow. The area can be paved paving slabs or fill it with concrete. For concreting the site, a reinforcing frame is made from corrugated rods, a cell of 100 * 100, 200 * 200 mm, placed on a cushion so that the reinforcement does not touch the bottom by 50 mm, pebbles or ready-made stands should be placed. A sheathing is installed around the perimeter, a 100 mm thick slab is poured with concrete at once, without interruptions. The reinforcement must be immersed on all sides in the solution by 50 mm.

How to concrete a metal pole

We pour concrete at the bottom of the pits, a layer of 100 mm, insert columns from a profile pipe, check the verticals, and fill the solution to ground level. If necessary, we place selections before the concrete has completely hardened in order to maintain the geometry of the canopy frame.

After a week, when the solution gains strength, we cut the pillars to size. We weld the trim along the top ends, this will hold the building together and give it rigidity.

How to weld a truss for a canopy

It is better to make a truss on the ground, then lift it onto a frame. To bend the profile, you can use a special machine or make a rigid template with your own hands, according to which the truss parts will bend. Large stores provide a service for bending metal profiles to standard radii. Trusses should be installed every meter; in our building there are 5 of them. We will need 10 curved parts, as well as a 30*30*2 mm profile for the internal stiffeners.

How to attach a truss to a metal frame with bolts

We cut the truss elements to size, cook the main components rafter system. When all the parts are ready, we lift them onto the frame with a crane, then fasten them to the frame with bolts or by welding to a steel gusset. Next, we weld the sheathing from a profile 40*25*2 mm, distance 750 mm.

Treatment

After assembly, we clean the frame with a stiff brush, remove scale, remove signs of corrosion, then go through sandpaper to finally get rid of the lesions and also increase the adhesion of the surfaces. Before painting, to degrease the frame, it should be washed with a rag soaked in solvent; when it has completely evaporated, you can prime it.

Helpful advice: A light gray primer is suitable for any paint color; dark mixtures are suitable for bright colors paints; for pastel colors it is better to use white primer.

The primer will protect the canopy from corrosion and significantly reduce paint consumption. If the paint composition does not have good hiding power, then the primer layer will provide a reliable protective layer and uniform color. For hammer compounds, one coat is sufficient; for coating with conventional paints, it is better to apply primer 2 times. Metal canopies are painted with brushes, rollers, the most advantageous method is spraying from a spray gun, which will significantly speed up the process, reduce paint consumption by one and a half to two times, and provide an even, complete, reliable, aesthetic coating.

Standard hammer effect paint colors

How to attach polycarbonate to a metal canopy frame

For metal canopies it is better to use cellular polycarbonate. Cut with a grinder and a metal disc. Sand the edges with fine abrasive to remove burrs. Polycarbonate can be fixed using thermal washers or using a special profile.

In the first case, holes are made 2 mm larger than the diameter of the mounting leg. Puts on the puck rubber compressor, which prevents dust and moisture from getting inside, the part is inserted into the hole until a characteristic click is heard. Point fastening allows the material to maneuver slightly, which protects the polycarbonate from deformation and cracks during operation of the material when cooling or heating.

Mounting on a thermal washer

The profile connection is more airtight, it is justified when panels need to be joined. The edges sit on thermal washers. Which type of profile to choose depends on the type of roof, so it is selected individually.

Detailed diagram-instructions on how to properly bend and fasten polycarbonate

Subsequently, the sides of the canopy can be covered with blank panels, glazed, hung curtains or planted grapes, climbing roses, climbing plants, when they grow, you will get a beautiful, living gallery.

Be sure to watch how to make a canopy from metal with your own hands; the video explains in detail how to join the main components of the structure, weld the truss, and strengthen the frame. The video explains in detail what errors we encountered in practice, as well as how to eliminate them.

Metal awnings are erected over a parking space, on a veranda or over a porch. They are designed to protect against precipitation, strong winds and sun rays. They can become an attractive and at the same time functional design element. The production of metal canopies is made from practical, wear-resistant, lightweight material. The cost of constructing a structure varies depending on its design features.

Advantages of a metal canopy

The design of a metal canopy is such that with a relatively small consumption of corrugated sheets, a strong functional covering can be erected, thereby reducing the costs of materials and installation. The low cost and high rate of construction of metal canopies have made the structure in demand for protecting warehouses, small production premises, sports and children's playgrounds, shopping areas, stairs and other objects. It is chosen for the following advantages:

• durability - when choosing high-quality galvanized sheets and covering them with reliable paint and varnish materials canopy with metal roof will last up to 30 years;
• fire safety - structures comply with safety standards, which is why they are chosen for the construction of facilities with an increased fire hazard (storages of flammable goods, chemical industry facilities);
• strength - to increase this indicator, metal profiles are reinforced with stiffeners;
• attractiveness – appearance canopy can be adapted to landscape design, picking up suitable color and surface texture;
• affordability - the construction of such a canopy will cost 15–20% less than using polycarbonate covering.

For the manufacture of the structure are used modern technologies. This allows you to create a structure that is thought out to the smallest detail and exactly corresponds to the plan. Canopy installation if available specialized tool takes no more than 2 hours.

Prices for metal canopies

The price of a metal canopy varies depending on the design features. The final cost of the structure is determined based on:

• type of material selected;
• forms of the constructed covering;
• project features;
• presence of small and complex parts;
• product dimensions;
• order completion time.

The price of the work is agreed upon with the client. The final cost of manufacturing and installation of the product is specified in the contract.

How to order the production and installation of a metal canopy?

What kind of sheds do we build?

Metal canopies for country house

A private home plot will not be completely comfortable and landscaped without a special structure that protects the car, entrance to the garage, swimming pool, and recreation area from precipitation.

Scope of application of the protective structure

The canopy is installed for different purposes. Its main purpose is protection from precipitation and falling leaves. Such structures are used as a roof for cars, over garage entrances, to protect a swimming pool, over alleys and paths, and retail counters. Even when there is capital garage, such a design will not be superfluous.

Example of a canopy on a metal frame

The frame of canopies is most often made of metal profile pipe. In our company "Zabor-Style" you can order metal canopies from the catalog by selecting required dimensions frame and type of roof. Our specialists will also manufacture any structure from a profile pipe according to your project.

Why choose rolled metal for the frame?

The advantages of metal construction are obvious.

Compared with wooden frame The metal base is durable and strong. For the production of metal canopies, we use it for poles and top harness pipe with a cross-section of 80*80 mm, for arches, longitudinal supports, transverse gratings - a profile of a smaller cross-section, usually 40*20 mm in size. Products of this cross-section are better bendable.

Thanks to profile pipe The inside is hollow, the weight of the entire structure is small.

Rolled metal lends itself well to cutting, it can be bent at any angle and bent in an arc. The shape of the roof can be very diverse: flat, angular, arched.

Installation of the structure does not require capital monolithic base. When correct distributed load the structure can be supported on racks only on one side.

The metal frame resists mechanical damage and temperature changes.

The metal construction is fire resistant.

Another advantage of a metal frame is its aesthetic appearance. On factory-made pipes there is no visible weld, and all bends are made carefully. The only drawback is susceptibility to corrosion, which is eliminated when the product is coated with anti-corrosion compounds and applied to finished design decorative red lead, matching the color of the roof.

Choosing a type of canopy

The shape of the roof can be very diverse. The Zabor-Style company produces models with the following roof profiles:

classic gable;

single-pitch straight;

arched elongated;

single-pitch with zigzag sheathing;

single slope arched;

single-pitch arched with longitudinal supports.

It is equally important that the frame matches the color of the chosen roof. After the project has been selected and all welding work, painting the structure.

Installation of the structure

The structure must be strong and reliable. It is not enough to calculate everything accurately when constructing a frame; it is necessary to prepare the site and carry out the installation very carefully. All work, including installation, can be ordered from the Zabor-Style company. No better reason for the entire structure than a concrete pad. When the base is prepared, install support pillars. For strength, they are filled with concrete mortar. When concrete mixture completely frozen, the top trim and all elements of the roof frame are being installed. After painting, the roof is installed. A metal canopy with a polycarbonate roof looks the most aesthetically pleasing.

Examples of awnings from monolithic polycarbonate

Examples of polycarbonate canopies

Does your car still freeze in the freezing cold, rust and become covered with a crust of ice when frost sets in? Then we go to you! Now we will look at how to make a metal canopy for your car and protect it from exposure to precipitation, ultraviolet radiation, branches and anything that might fall from the sky.

Is it expensive? The materials will only cost a couple of thousand rubles, but as a result you get a neat canopy on a metal frame that will last for decades and, if necessary, can be easily dismantled and moved around the yard. We bring to your attention step by step instructions, using which you can build a canopy yourself quickly and quite successfully, even if you do not have special construction skills.

Preparatory work for installing a lean-to metal canopy

We could consider gable structures, but the goal of this particular article is to make an extremely practical, simple and cheap canopy with a metal frame, so we chose a lean-to structure. Make it 2 times faster, since there is no need for bent trusses, joining the roofing material in the center and 30% less materials will be needed. Let's look at the entire instructions step by step and start with preparatory work.

STEP 1 : choose a place for lean-to canopy . You can build wherever there is space, but it is better to choose a small hill in the yard and a place with shallow clay so that water after rain does not accumulate under the canopy, and you can spend a minimum of money on installing concrete under the supports. Feng Shui lovers are not welcome here, since the main thing here is practicality.

STEP 2: selection of materials. We have already chosen it. Our supports will be made of a metal square 40x40 mm, we selected it taking into account the load of the structure and the possible wind load of 4%, we also did not forget the precipitation for severe climate zone. The supports are designed for a metal canopy with a slope of 15-20% and dimensions of 4x4 meters. The roof can be made of polycarbonate, but we still preferred metal sheeting because it is inexpensive and easy to work with.

STEP 3: clearing the area . We will use a concrete floor for the car, so the area needs to be planned and about 10 cm of earth removed to be filled with slag and a screed of at least 5 cm thick to be installed. This is a lot, quite enough for a heavy SUV (within reason, up to 2500 kg). If you want to buy a hummer or tractor in the future, then your screed depth will be at least 12 centimeters.

STEP 4: we calculate communications . Yes, you heard it right, there will be more communications around the canopy. For what? It's simple. Firstly, water will not wash it away and will not flow under the canopy, and secondly, it just looks cool and is inexpensive. These will be low tides in the ground and drainage systems. In addition, it is necessary to supply electricity to the canopy just in case of a fire (suddenly there is no place to barbecue or you need to warm up the car) and make future wire leads from under the screed or along the supports.

Metal carports can be different sizes, you can make it just for a car, or you can create a parking lot for 3-4 spaces (what if your mother-in-law comes to visit or former classmates), it’s better to think about this in advance, since expansion will be problematic. At the very least, you need to pour the foundation and supports immediately for the size of the canopy you have chosen and start manufacturing after the calculations. Look like that's it. Now we have prepared the site, gathered ourselves mentally and took courage - we can go build.

We install metal poles for the canopy and sheathing

Making the frame is the hardest part, since installing the roof and decorating it is already a piece of cake and even a child can do it. But the frame must be made carefully, do not be lazy, use a level and often check the correctness of the work. If you install the supports or screed unevenly, then it will be possible to correct it, of course, but it will take a lot of time and effort, because it will almost completely redo everything. Let's look at how to make a metal canopy with your own hands according to GOST in detailed instructions.

STEP 1: install supports . There are about dozens different methods installing supports, but we won't bother lower harnesses, just make a hole in the ground with a drill or shovel 40-50 centimeters in the center metallic profile and fill it with concrete - the support is ready. Here it is important to install the supports vertically, measure everything with a level so that they are in the same plane. Concrete mortar 1:3 we do.

STEP 2: top harness. But you need to tie the supports at the top, since their height will be 270 centimeters above the ground and 240 cm, respectively, on the other side, where there will be a slope (we chose exactly this height), they may deviate slightly. Therefore, at the top along the perimeter it is necessary to weld a metal profiled pipe, the length of which will be equal to the length of one side (we took the dimensions of the canopy 4x4 meters as a template).

STEP 3: sheathing. Since metal canopies are pitched roof do not require bent elements or joints in the middle; making the sheathing is as easy as shelling pears. It is necessary to weld every 60 centimeters metal pipe between the sides of the canopy with a height of 270 and 240 cm to form a slope. We will get about a 20% slope, even a little less - this is quite enough for the metal frame of the canopy to successfully cope with any amount of precipitation.

Now all that's left to do is screw it on roofing material. The frame will cost only 3,500 rubles, you can still save by installing jumpers every 80 centimeters, instead of 60 cm as we did, but it’s better to have a margin of safety, you can lighten the structure only if the carport is located in a cozy place in the yard and not exposed to strong winds.

Selecting and attaching the roof to a metal carport

As we said earlier, you can lighten the structure and attach polycarbonate to the roof, but this will not be very rational from an economical point of view. It is best to make a single-pitched metal canopy from corrugated sheets. In addition, there is no need to bend it, straighten it, put tricky washers in it, and it’s not scary to tighten it a little. Installing it is easier than a steamed turnip, let's look at the step-by-step instructions:

STEP 1: drill holes . You need to lift the metal sheet and make holes in it at the level of the metal beam that connects the sides of the canopy. This can be done simply: place the sheet on the beam, mark from below with a marker where the holes need to be made, remove and drill them. Holes every 35 centimeters.

STEP 2: drilling out a metal carport . Holes can be made either in advance in the marked places, or when the sheet is already applied to the frame and a jumper can be drilled through the hole on the corrugated sheet. It is necessary to use special screws with sealing caps so that the screwing points do not rust. You can use plastic washers for work, it is convenient and cheap.

STEP 3: processing with protective materials. Better to use deep impregnations for metal and varnish so that our work lasts for many years. When using varnish, metal awnings for summer cottages last at least 2 times longer, since even the high acidity of precipitation does not cause corrosive processes.

We looked at how to make a metal canopy without the help of a specialized team, but we also suggest watching a video on how to properly screw corrugated sheeting to a metal frame to avoid mistakes: