Rutland County Garden Furniture Felt Shingle Car Port 3 Post User manual

Assembly Instructions
Felt Shingle Car Port
3 Post (4.3M)
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Before you commence the assembly process, we recommend that you read these instructions
thoroughly beforehand to familiarise yourself with the assembly process and to also check that you have
the correct components. If for any reason you need assistance, you can find our contact details on the
final page of these instructions.
We strongly recommend that any assembly is carried out on an open flat, level surface if possible and
with sufficient space. You will also require the assistance of at least 2 adults to complete assembly
safely.
If for any reason you don’t feel confident in completing this project, we would recommend consulting a
qualified professional to undertake the work.
Tools required:
10mm socket, No2 Pozidriv screwdriver (or electric driver), step ladder or
platform.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
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Product Specification Table
Please use the table below in conjunction with the Components list on page 3 to check you have the correct parts before commencing
assembly of your carport.
2 x 4.3M
2.5 x 4.3M
3 x 4.3M
3.5 x 4.3M
40mm Screws
8
10
12
12
60mm Screws
315
378
434
504
50mm Coachscrews
4
4
4
4
100mm Coachscrews
12
12
12
12
120mm Coachscrews
14
14
14
14
Posts
3
3
3
3
Wall plate
2
2
2
2
Runner
2
2
2
2
Rafter
7
7
7
7
Brace
4
4
3
4
End brace
2
2
2
2
End panel
2
2
2
2
Fascia
1
1
1
1
Tongue and groove
17
22
26
31
Tongue and groove ridge
1
1
1
1
Cladding
12
12
12
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Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Components list
The Product Specification table on page 2 will contain quantities for the components shown below.
40mm woodscrews
60mm woodscrews
50mm woodscrews
100mm coachscrews
120mm coachscrews
Wall plate
Runner
Rafter
Brace
End brace
Centre brace
End cover
Fascia
Posts
Tongue and groove
Tongue and groove ridge
Please note: You will also receive a shingle roof pack separately from our supplier.
Roof depth reference table
Applicable in Steps 1 & 6 of the instructions
Roof depth reference table
2M
2.5M
3M
3.5M
Wall plate height (top edge - mm)
2550
2637
2723
2810
Post distance from wall (mm)
1825
2315
2805
3295

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Step 1
Step 2
Begin by taking the wall plates and placing it horizontally
(use a spirit level or laser) on the wall where you would
like the car port located. Ensure the distance from TOP of
the wall plate to the floor matches that shown on the
Roof depth reference table (page 3). Mark the hole
positions for your wall fixings then drill and fix them into
place.
Place one of the posts on a flat surface as shown and then
insert one of the runners into the post slot, using the
markings on the runner as a guide. Fix into place with 2 x
60mm woodscrews.
Step 3
Step 4
Slot the centre post with the double slot over the other
end of the runner, aligning with the single mark on the
runner top edge and fix into place with 2 x 60mm
woodscrews.
Align a brace with the underside of either end of the
runner and centrally across the inside face of the post as
shown. The mating faces should be flat against each other
before fixing the brace into place with a 100mm
coachscrew at each end. Repeat and attach the remaining
brace to the other end of the runner to form a “goal post”
structure.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
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Step 5
Step 6
Assemble the second “goal post” using the remaining
post, runner and brace in the same manner as before.
Using your assistants, manoeuvre the previously
assembled “goalpost” with 2 posts into place. Position it
parallel to the wall with the 4-slot post adjacent to the
centre of your wall plate. Consult the Roof depth
reference table (page 3) to correctly distance the posts
from the wall.
Step 7
Step 8
Now drop one of the outer runners into place…
Add a rafter to the slot in the other end of the runner,
adjusting the position of the “goal post” as necessary. Do
not fix in place at this stage.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
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Step 9
Step 10
Butt the outer rafter against the outer face of the post
before securing in place with a 120mm coachscrew driven
down into the runner.
Adjust the positioning of the “goal post” if necessary, so that
the notch in the underside of the wall end of the outer rafter
sits snugly on the top of the wall plate and also lines up with
the markings indicating its correct position. Fix in place with
a 120mm coachscrew driven down into the wall plate.
Step 11
Step 12
Now fix the centre rafter into place with a 120mm
coachscrew driven down into the wall plate…
…and another down into the runner.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
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Step 13
Step 14
Using your assistants again, manoeuvre the previously
assembled “goal post” with 1 post into place. Slide the
free runner end into the slot in the centre post pushing it
fully home until it butts against the other runner…
… before securing it into place with 2 x 60mm screws
through the post into the runner.
Step 15
Step 16
Now fit the final brace into place, Aligning it the underside
of the runner and centrally across the inside face of the
post. Fix it into place with a 100mm coachscrew at each
end.
Drop the remaining outer rafter into place and fix into
place as you did in steps 9 & 10.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
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Step 17
Step 18
Place an end brace against the inner face of the outer
runner so that the lower face is butted against the inner
face of the post and the top edge is approximately 10mm
from the top edge of the rafter. Fix in place with 2 x
50mm coachscrews into the rafter and 1 x 100mm
coachscrew into the post as shown. Repeat for the other
end of the structure.
Now add the remaining rafters, using the markings on the
runner and wall plate and fixing into place with a 120mm
coachscrew into the wall plate and runner as before.
Step 21
Step 22
Position the end cover so that its rear edge is butted
against the wall and the top edge is 30mm above the roof
panel…
...and fix into place with 40mm screws evenly spaced
around 600mm apart.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
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Step 23
Step 24
Take the tongue and groove ridge (with no tongue),
groove side facing down the roof and position it at the top
of the rafters before fixing into place with:
2 x 45mm screws into each rafter, spaced 20mm from the
upper and lower edges for a 2M version.
1 x 45mm screw into each rafter, equidistant from the
upper and lower edges for a 2.5 or 3.5M version.
Slide a tongue and groove panel up the rafters and fully
locate the tongue into the ridge piece...
Step 25
Step 26
…before fixing into place with 2 x 45mm screws into each
rafter, spaced 20mm from the upper and lower edges.
Continue adding tongue and groove panels until there is
just one remaining.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
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Step 27
Step 28
Add the final tongue and groove panel before fixing into
place with a 45mm into each rafter spaced 20mm from
the top edge of the panel.
Slot the fascia panel into place so that it is butted up
against the underside of the roof and against the rafter
ends before fixing in place into the outer rafter at both
ends with 2 x 45mm screws …
Step 29
Step 30
… and then into the remaining rafters. Please refer to the
instructions on the following pages to install the roof
shingles.
To attach cladding panels simply align as shown at the
base of the post before screwing into place using 4 x
65mm woodscrews through the pre-drilled holes per
panel. Repeat for each face of the post.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Shingle installation
Tools required
Measuring tape
Hammer
Clout nails
Sharp knife
Straight edge
Recommended Guidelines:
•Wear personal safety equipment during installation –Goggles, Safety Boots, Gloves
•Consider an underlay for larger projects, as this will prolong the life of your Shingles
•Install Shingles on a dry and warm day with a minimum temperature of approx. 12°c
•Make sure all loose boards are nailed down, and any loose nails are nailed flat or removed.
Applying the underlay to the roof
1. Starting at the eave (lowest part of the roof), apply the underlay butted up to the inside of the end panels and running
parallel to the eave. Fix in place at the edges and rafters using clout nails or corrosion resistant staples.
2. Subsequent runs across the roof should be installed with at least a 100mm overlap as shown in figure Fig 1. Alternatively
you may select a larger overlap to take up any excess and make the following step (3) unnecessary.
3. At the ridge use a straight edge and chalk to mark the top of the roof and trim any excess using a straight edge and
sharp knife.

Felt Shingle Car Port –3 Post (4.3M)
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
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Fig 1.
Creating the eaves
1. To create the Eaves (lower roof edge) on your project, take a strip of Shingles and cut off the tabs. It is recommended to
cut from the back for easy removal of the tab. Leave the self-adhesive strip covered until you are ready to apply the
shingle.
2. This strip then needs to be nailed to the edge of the roof, butted up to the end panel before nailing to the eave at
approx. 50mm centres. Trim any excess to butt the other end to the end panel.
Applying Shingles to the main body of the roof
1. To set the first row of Shingles on the roof, first take a strip of the shingles and trim approx. 125mm off the strip. This
will need to be done at every odd course. As with the eaves, leave the self-adhesive strip until the shingle is ready to be
applied
2. Apply this row to the eave of the roof, and secure with clout nails approx. 25mm above each cut out and 25mm from
edges of the roof. Use a felt lap adhesive to secure the bottom edge of each shingle. It is recommended to apply the
adhesive approx. 25mm from the bottom of the shingle edge. It will provide a secure fix to the roof.
3. For the second and all even courses, whole strips of shingles can be used. This will help create a staggered effect on the
roof. This should be placed so the bottom of each tab is just over lapping the cut out of the tab below it. There should be
approx. 145mm of the tab showing on each row.
4. On the final course of shingles, it is important to measure from the overlay point on the course below to the ridge of the
roof to ensure enough overlap for the ridge detail.
We hope that you found your product quick and easy to assemble but if not and you require any further assistance or have
any questions you can contact us by telephone on: 01778 440803
Email: [e-mail] www.rutlandcountygardenfurniture.co.uk