Diy airstream port- design & build

[TouringDan]

All six 4x6 support posts are set and most of the two support beams for the 36’ Airstream port have been built.

[coloradoup]

Lucky you have so much area to work in.

[Peter417]

Very nice work Dan. You are going to love having both protected from the rain and snow.

[TouringDan]

I was all set to start building the roof trusses for the 36’ Airstream port, then I decided to make a change in the design. I decided I wasn’t happy with the look of the Airstream port from the front or the rear. I just didn’t like the look of the roof trusses with the mending plates visible. I wanted more of a timber frame look so I decided to remove the front and rear 2x4 roof trusses and install trusses made from treated pine 4x4. This was only possible since I had not installed the metal roof yet (fortunately). It was a lot of work and lifting and installing the 4x4 treated pine by myself was difficult, but I am very happy with the new look. I will probably add a couple more short pieces of 4x4 to the design later. Here are some photos.

Dan

[Boerboelguy]

Wow, what a difference. Looks great with the 4x4 timber frame look!

[coloradoup]

Looking good Dan!