We have a carport attached to our house and we would like to close in one wall. What do we need to do.?

Answer 1

If the flooring in the carport is concrete, you should check to see if the edge where the wall is going to be built is thickened. You should put some type of footing under the slab's edge. It's easy, and will be required if you get a building permit. Most building departments will have a drawing that you can get for free to show you how to enclose a carport. If not, get the drawing to build a shed and change the dimensions of one wall to fit the wall that you want to build, and follow that drawings example. It's easier than it sounds. Good Luck

Answer 2

I can save you a little more money. The 2x4's only have to be spaced 24" on center and not 16". Also, you need to either do this really fast before anyone spots it or get a building permit. It sucks, but it is required to be permitted for work like that. Keep in mind that if you ever decide to sell the home inspector can nail you for doing work without a permit and cause problems in the sale and the permit would only be a few dollars.

Answer 3

all that information is all right but if you have a cocrete drive you need to fasten a bottom plate for your wall and make no mistake about it it should be preasure treated lumber & bolted down with a masonary fastening system. after that build your stud wall then i would put a row of tar paperat the bace of it and be sure not to put your wll board down to the ground this will protect it and make it last you should allways finish all sides of the outer wall to prevent it from rotting away.

Answer 4

Just use 2x4s and frame it in. do the studs 16" on center that means. measure your top and bottom cut 2x4s to fit then measure the height with both 2x4s in. then cut however many 2x4s will fit in the space measuring from the center of each board to 16" then place another board. cover with exterior wall covering.