Rutland County Garden Furniture Felt Shingle Car Port User manual

Assembly Instructions
Felt Shingle Car Port
2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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 - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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 2.9M
2 x 3.6M
2 x 4.3M
2.5 x 2.9M
2.5 x 3.6M
2.5 x 4.3M
3 x 2.9M
3 x 3.6M
3 x 4.3M
3.5 x 2.9M
3.5 x 3.6M
3.5 x 4.3M
40mm Screws
8
8
8
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
12
60mm Screws
221
258
295
266
312
358
306
360
414
356
420
484
50mm Coachscrews
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
100mm Coachscrews
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
120mm Coachscrews
10
12
14
10
12
14
10
12
14
10
12
14
Posts
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Wall plate
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Runner
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Rafter
5
6
7
5
6
7
5
6
7
5
6
7
Brace
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
End brace
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
End panel
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Fascia
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Tongue and groove
17
17
17
22
22
22
26
26
26
31
31
31
Tongue and groove ridge
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cladding
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
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Felt Shingle Car Port - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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 coachscrews
100mm coachscrews
120 mm coachscrews
Wall plate
Runner
Rafter
Brace
End 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.

Felt Shingle Car Port - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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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Roof depth reference table
Applicable in Steps 1 & 4 of the instructions
Panel length
2M
2.5M
3M
3.5M
4M
4.5M
Wall plate height - top edge*
mm)
2550
2637
2724
2811
2898
2985
Post distance from wall
1707
2200
2690
3180
3676
4170
Top of post to Top of wall plate
310
397
484
571
658
755
* The “Wall plate height – top edge” is a recommendation based upon a default post height of 2240mm. If either the wall plate height or post height is to be
adjusted, please use the “Top of post to Top of wall plate”, dimension A in the figure below, to calculate the new Wall plate and post heights.

Felt Shingle Car Port - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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 plate and placing it horizontally
(use a spirit level or laser) on the wall where you would like
the car port located. Check the Panel length table (page 4)
to establish the distance from TOP of the wall plates to the
floor. 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
Align the brace with the underside 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 steps 2 and 3 and attach the remaining post
and brace to the other end of the runner to form a “goal
post” structure.
Using your assistants, manoeuvre the previously
assembled “goalpost” into place. Position it adjacent to the
wall plate and consult the Roof depth reference table
(page 3) to correctly distance the post from the wall.
Step 5
Step 6

Felt Shingle Car Port - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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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Now drop one of the rafters into place…
…butting it up against the outer face of the post before
securing in place with a 120mm coachscrew driven down
into the runner.
Step 7
Step 8
Adjust the positioning of the “goalpost” 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 runner.
Add the second rafter to the other end of the structure,
adjusting the position of the “goalpost” as necessary
before fixing into place as before.

Felt Shingle Car Port - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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 9
Step 10
Now add the intermediate rafters in the same way using the
markings on the runner and wall plate to correctly align each
one before fixing each end into place with a 120mm
coachscrew.
Place the 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.
Step 11
Step 12
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 - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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 13
Step 14
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 60mm screws into each rafter, spaced 20mm from the
upper and lower edges for a 2M version.
1 x 60mm 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 15
Step 16
…before fixing into place with 2 x 60mm 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 - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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 17
Step 18
Add the final tongue and groove panel before fixing into
place with a 60mm 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 60mm screws …
Step 21
Step 22
… 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 60mm
woodscrews through the pre-drilled holes per panel.
Repeat for each face of the post.

Felt Shingle Car Port - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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.
Fig 1.

Felt Shingle Car Port - 2 Post (2.9, 3.6 & 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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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
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.