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Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: carriage house ()
Date: August 04, 2018 03:30PM

With all the rain we've had lately, I'm looking to convert my carport into a garage. The carport is not protecting the car as well as a garage would. Not sure if it was the builder or a previous owner doing things on the cheap, but it's time to upgrade.

1. Any idea if this is possible? Can the current carport be modified or is it a complete tear down and rebuild process?

2. If it is just as simple as adding walls, do I need a permit?

3. Anyone ever do this? If so, contractor recommendations.

4. Anything else?

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: and get a building permit.... ()
Date: August 04, 2018 03:36PM

Sure no problem. Trot your ass over to Lowes or Home Depot and load up on building materials.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Don’t do half-assed ()
Date: August 04, 2018 04:40PM

Do it the right way or not at all.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Cutting corners ()
Date: August 04, 2018 04:43PM

What kind of POS home builder installs a carport instead of a garage? Do you live in a trailer park or something?

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Lol... ()
Date: August 04, 2018 04:49PM

Absence of stealth. That’s something that only an assfuck from Falls Church would say.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: jibjab ()
Date: August 08, 2018 04:43PM

You will need a permit and it gets complicated if you are adding electrical outlets. File for a permit ( save yourself from nosey neighbors that might report the work ), do not extend any utilities into the area, just doors, walls, windows. FX gets about 75.00 for the permit and depending on the dimensions if you do yourself this can be done for less than 3K.
I enclosed mine in 1997 and spent about 2K. I did have a neighbor file a complaint but was covered as I pulled a permit. Good Luck

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: KWJ4V ()
Date: August 08, 2018 05:20PM

Set back from neighbors's property line is only 7 feet for a carport, but 12 feet for a garage. If you enclosed a carport to create a garage, you still need 12 feet from the property line. Many carports in Fairfax County have been converted to garages in violation of zoning ~ an expensive mistake if you have to take it down.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: yg3wf ()
Date: August 09, 2018 11:56PM

yes no yes no yes no

your a fucking idiot. if you build it, the wind against the walls will blow the fucking thing over because you didn't calculate wind force

the opener will twist and stop working because the walls and roof aren't stable enough to hold the door rails

the roof will cave in because you didn't know how many PSI a deep snowfall puts on a roof

and etc

yes, if your even asking on FFU you aren't ready

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: yguec ()
Date: August 09, 2018 11:58PM

i'm pretty sure you'll do the wire nuts on the electrical wrong and the f'ing thing will burn down, perhaps take your house with it

i'm also sure you won't insure garage fumes don't enter your basement and will kill someone in time who suffers from chronic illness for years before dying

you'll likely also forget that in time it may be furnished and to leave no fucking way for the plumber to run pipe

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: yguec ()
Date: August 10, 2018 12:02AM

i'd accuse you of not using conduit where required and not using proper firewalling between the two structures ...

but i know you'll use illegal hispanic labor and fairfax county won't inspect because their darling hispanics were on the job

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: yuytgfd ()
Date: August 10, 2018 12:05AM

ClosetFactory-mancave-silver-cabinets.jp


this is how they are doing it in Texas and California

people in DC are such SUCKERRRRRRSSS !!!!!


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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: dytty ()
Date: August 10, 2018 12:06AM

ClosetFactory-OrlandoGaragepicture2.jpg?

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: pby9x ()
Date: August 10, 2018 12:08AM

contemporary-garage.jpg

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: yguec ()
Date: August 10, 2018 12:11AM

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when your mortage company sees what your doing, they'll send you an eviction notice

why is simple: property value change

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: x9cuw ()
Date: August 10, 2018 12:18AM

looks at the garage door! there isn't even bird shit on it. and i intend to find out why!

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: mujxb ()
Date: August 10, 2018 12:32AM

Roof%20hole.jpg

and then there's the subtleties of carpentry you will learn the youtube video had not discussed only too late... assuming your not a structural engineer too

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: It’s easy ()
Date: August 10, 2018 10:34PM

It’s easy to do
Copy and paste a sample of the permit onto photoshop, add you address and change the date. Tape it to your window and banner away.

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Posted by: chuckhoffmann ()
Date: August 11, 2018 03:36AM

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/17/2018 06:16AM by chuckhoffmann.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Anything Combustabl, Outside ()
Date: August 11, 2018 08:27AM

Kinda pathetic when your vehicle becomes part of the family. What’s next, letting it in the bedroom?

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Common sense... ()
Date: August 11, 2018 09:29AM

I see a lot of one-time garages around that have been remodeled into additional living space. There are some areas where protection from the elements that a garage offers is an important thing. This area isn't one of them.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: GLWN4 ()
Date: September 16, 2018 10:09PM

chuckhoffmann Wrote:
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> Because this is such a common upgrade for houses
> in the county, Fairfax County has a four page
> pamphlet titled "Carport Enclosures", available
> for download at
> https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/landdevelopment/site
> s/landdevelopment/files/assets/documents/pdf/publi
> cations/carports.pdf that will give you an
> excellent overview of everything involved in this
> kind of a project.

interesting

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: 2000 a Month Income ()
Date: September 16, 2018 10:38PM

That what you can get with 8 illegals with bunk beds in that El Cheapo garage conversion

75 bucks cash a week X 4 weeks all cash tax free Democrats Take note

400 a month they don't have to pay so what!

Pack um in, Fairfax County's BOS and school board loves you and them

Just make sure there's a hose spigot near by to flush the place out once in a blue moon. FCFD will probably give you a hand with a fire hose when there available now and then without a boot in their hands

If any neighbors are GOP voters and say shit to you, scream at them at the top of your lungs "Are You Racist" and they will STFU and retreat if they do some real work for the feds which today is a rarity anyway in Nova. Your liberal neighbors will give you thumbs up and a "Hate Has No Home Here" sign

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: jamieduffy ()
Date: March 27, 2020 11:43AM

If this garage is all right, then you can just repair it. If this building is old, it should be checked for mold or asbestos. Asbestos is a very harmful material that should be immediately removed if detected. Because it can have a very negative impact on human health. There is asbestos removal testing which specialists do, detecting the content of asbestos in the walls or the roof of the house. And if they find a problem, then you should not delay the removal of this harmful material. I can say the same about mold and dampness, but they are not as dangerous as asbestos.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/27/2020 11:45AM by jamieduffy.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: jamieduffy ()
Date: May 28, 2020 08:59AM

The most complicated thing will be to get a permit for the reconstruction of the carport. The rest should be very easy. Just buy good quality materials and make sure you install all the electrical systems properly. You might need the permission of your neighbors, but it's not required all the time. By the way, if you are looking the best specialists in the garage door installation sphere you should check the experts from Advantagegd. I've heard good things about them, and they have all the services you might need.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Mark Ultra ()
Date: June 19, 2020 11:51AM

Why not, seems to be a legit idea. Actually, now I am thinking of it myself. Sad that you just disappeared, it would be great if you share your experience

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Greg Bjorg ()
Date: June 19, 2020 12:17PM

Well, if you really need a garage so just try to bring your idea into life. I think that it won't be that hard. But keep in mind that the garage needs to be maintained properly. You'll have to organize some storage space, get all the needed tools and don't forget about cleaning, it also is an issue that should be considered. At least you should have a proper vacuum that will handle things like oil spills so on this page you can find some helpful information.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: shady ()
Date: June 19, 2020 07:25PM

Your NY carport?
Go to newyawkunderground!

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: dumfrieskid ()
Date: June 20, 2020 07:27AM

Can be done. Did it myself in Fredericksburg. One thing to look for: carport poured concrete is usually slightly slanted from the house to the yard for drainage. A garage door wont sit perfectly on it without mods.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Bill Shiphr ()
Date: April 24, 2021 04:50AM

Great thanks for sharing the information, that is really very nice idea to convert it

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Milky Floor ()
Date: April 24, 2021 05:21AM

In my opinion, the garage is much more convenient to use than the carport, because you can just store some garden equipment there, for example. Yeah, now I have such ideas and even I will try to realize them in the near future. I have already found rather good doors on https://www.jsgaragedoorservice.com/ and now I am continuing to look for nice producers and materials. By the way, if someone used it, I will be thankful if you will share your honest opinion about this.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Kian2019 ()
Date: October 22, 2022 03:38PM

If it rains, hails, or gets too hot in the sun, a carport will do the trick. Ideally, you'd have one or the other on your property, but each needs to have its own access. That is why a shed in front of the garage seems to us the perfect solution to the problem. If you turn to residential garage door installation rules, the best way to do it is through Fix Garage Doors CA. You can also use the front of the garage to take the place of the edge posts.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/27/2022 06:13AM by Kian2019.

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Re: Looking to convert ny carport into a garage
Posted by: Actual JP Morgenstein ()
Date: October 22, 2022 05:41PM

I wish I had a garage instead of my lousy carport.

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Date: October 24, 2022 01:18PM

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