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We would like to cover a 2.5x8m concrete area next to our house. We would rather not break into the concrete base with pilings. 2x8m rood is sufficient. 

 

We use it to park scooters etc. It also has 2 AC compressors on the house wall side, so we would rather keep it concrete and not turn it into a grass area.

 

Cheaper and easier option are probably to cover it with a tarp or a metal roof, but we would rather put in a tiled roof.

 

Instead of breaking the concrete to place in concrete pilings, would 2m high steel or wooden beams be able to be bolted into the concrete ground, or even better wooden beams that can then connect to wooden beams that connect to the house wall that supports the roof tiles?

 

Or does the concrete need to be broken?

 

What is the approximate cost of having a 2x8 meter tiled roof with 2m tall supports built?

 

TIA.

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I'd say it depends on the thickness of the present concrete floor. If it will allow the point load of columns.

Thickness of concrete slab, and if there is rebars in it.

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Could put tin roof less weight less expensive ….. guessing using concrete tiles

would need a good sturdy frame.. 

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On 8/9/2023 at 2:49 PM, JeffersLos said:

five. 

I would say if you put cross beams in and make a roof truss supported structure that in its self makes the columns self supported in addition it will be ok.

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12 minutes ago, DJ54 said:

Could put tin roof less weight less expensive ….. guessing using concrete tiles

would need a good sturdy frame.. 

Same same for metal because of wind stress. 

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You also need to take into account the slope of the roof using roof tiles, minimum angle is 17 degrees. Maximum 40 degrees.  A metal roof only needs about 5 degrees. Those tiles weigh about 4 kg each so you would need a very strong frame to support the roof. A metal structure would be better than wood imo. 

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Tin roof you can buy that looks like tiles, also with various types of insulation. if its just the aesthetics you want to keep.

    I built mine, it has a 4'' concrete base, Raw bolts, and has stood rock solid for 5yrs in very strong winds. photos

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1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Tin roof you can buy that looks like tiles, also with various types of insulation. if its just the aesthetics you want to keep.

    I built mine, it has a 4'' concrete base, Raw bolts, and has stood rock solid for 5yrs in very strong winds. photos

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That looks very good, thanks.

 

We are opposed to metal due to the noise when raining. 

 

Plastic is a good idea. The aesthetics don't really matter to us, and there is no need for any insulation. 

 

Would 2 meter plastic roof sheets require large steel pilings, or would smaller poles likely be okay? One side of the roof is to be attached to the property. 

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It might sound strange, but I quite like the 'noise' of rain on the roof, I'm not sure what you mean by Plastic roofing, there are several types, like the 'honey comb' type or just plain corrugated, both will make it hot underneath.

My steel is C section 2'' x 3'' you could use box section, and just bolt them down with brackets into the concrete and 2'' x 2'' for the 'rafters'.  attaching 'C section to wall with rawbolts rather than box section would illuminate any brackets needed. IMO.

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