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    Jan 13, 2013, 06:57 PM
    Carport wood spans.
    I want to build a carport to protect my cars from the wheather. What size post,beams, and joist would I need?the total dimensions are 24'x25'.
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    Jan 13, 2013, 09:28 PM
    Where do you live and do you know which building codes apply to you? Can you give us a rough drawing and show the type of roof line and if its attached to your home? What will the slope of the roof be?
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