How-to Construct a Standard Lyrebird Carport Kit

Lyrebird Carport Kits include all of the components you need to build it – including Construction Drawings and a Site Specific Certification, which in most instances, you need to provide to your local council prior to building. While we recommend you use a registered builder, here you’ll find an outline of the steps to construction a standard Lyrebird Carport Kit.

All Lyrebird Enterprises Standard Carport Kit timber components are LOSP (H3) treated against warping, rotting and borers. Most components are pre-cut and pre-drilled.

Important: All timber carport components should be primed with oil-based primer before fixing.

1. Locate post positions, centred as shown on your kit drawings
   
2. Erect posts as determined beforehand. Verify overall dimensions as shown on drawings
   
3. Trip tops of posts to allow for desired clearance under Fascia Beams
   
4. Fix Fascia Beams with Cup Head bolts. Fix posts 45mm from end of fascia
   
5. Using pre-cut purlins as guides, locate position of and fix Joist Hangers ready for trusses
   
6. Fix Smart-Arch Trusses, front and back first, then middle. Front and back Trusses are screwed to posts, then screwed to Fascia with 14g Batten Screws
   
7. Middle Trusses are screwed after being seated and nailed in Joist Hangers
   
8. Fix Purlins between Trusses with 14g Batten Screws
   
9. Mount Gutter Brackets with Gang Nails. Ensure gutter line runs at slight angle for water run-off
   
10. Lay the Roof Sheets. Do not screw the top end of the sheets until the ridge capping is in place
    
11. Fix Barge Capping
    
12. Position and fix Ridge Capping
    
13. Fix Gutter. Drill downpipe Pop holes. Fix Gutter End Caps. Attach Rain Chain

If you need any assistance during the construction, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us.