Car port installed today (with pictures)

[Envesty]

Hi guys,

The sales man uniport said this carport will add 10-15k in the house value.

It cost me $3,995 including installation. It is 5.1 x 3.0 meter.

Just looking at the picture does it suit the house? does it add value to the house?

[Damap]

Hard to tell with the supports propping it up but it's pretty ugly. Why didn't you butt it up to the fascia?

[Envesty]

They wouldn't let me go higher.

[Damap]

Who is they?

[John the builder]

I like it, elegant design, functional and it isn't too dominating and very cost effective.

what are the plastic wrappings covering at the left post support?

[AMR]

Yes, it looks good, sympathetic colours and a good size.

[Envesty]

Will this add value to the house? It only cost me $4k cash.

[ivanp]

What is the roof material?

[Envesty]

polycarbonate roofs help protect people and property by cutting 99% of harmful UV rays. polycarbonate is 250 x stronger than glass, giving you total peace of mind of safety.

[mrsaneperson]

I thought that any structure has to be 1M away from the boundary ? In this case it does not appear so. I was told this by council when i wanted to place a freestanding carport close to the boundary. I had a carport similar to yours except freestanding. I think your carport looks good and is a good use of space allowing natural light through too ,an added bonus.

[Envesty]

I thought that any structure has to be 1M away from the boundary ? In this case it does not appear so. I was told this by council when i wanted to place a freestanding carport close to the boundary. I had a carport similar to yours except freestanding. I think your carport looks good and is a good use of space allowing natural light through too ,an added bonus.

I might need to contact the council to make sure it is legit. The builder said it needs to be 30mm-40mm away from the fence only?

[Wayne]

1m - I thought 1.5m.
Bit late to contact the council now isn't it?
Where does the water drain?

[Envesty]

1m - I thought 1.5m.
Bit late to contact the council now isn't it?
Where does the water drain?

Hi Wayne,

there is a stromwater drain down in-front of the white fence.

[John the builder]

It is an open structure and fire regs allow for this 300 mm I think.(so normal 1000 for a fire wall does not apply)

I would not ask the council though as they will make you survey the boundat and verify the 300mm requirement. That could cost you another 1500-3000?

[ivanp]

Yes, should be 300mm from the boundary

See the following document:

C/AS1 Acceptable Solution for Buildings with Sleeping (residential) and Limited Area Outbuildings (Risk Group SH)
For New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire

http://www.dbh.govt.nz/UserFiles/File/Publications/Building/Compliance-documents/c-as1-vm1-protection-from-fire-amendment-2.pdf

5.5 Carports and similar construction

A carport is permitted to have walls and roof
with 100% unprotected area (i.e. does not require any fire rating)
provided that all the following conditions are met:

a) At least two sides are completely open to
the environment, and

b) The carport and adjacent building are under
the same ownership, and

c) For a roof plan area of no more than
than 40 m2, no part of the roof is closer
than 0.3 m to a relevant boundary