Western
Super Member
I need to build a 2-3 car parking cover, roof only for now.
I would like to have the support post and the the ends made with 6x6 or similar rough cedar like you see at the building supply centers. I was told by a friend that cedar was not intended for "structural" applications, yet I have seen covered parking made this way (rustic).
I was thinking of using 1/4" -1/2" steel plate at the joints for the look and tie in strength, but now I have a concern about using the cedar. I could go all steel quite easily but I really don't want that "Look" in front of my house..
I would like to have the support post and the the ends made with 6x6 or similar rough cedar like you see at the building supply centers. I was told by a friend that cedar was not intended for "structural" applications, yet I have seen covered parking made this way (rustic).
I was thinking of using 1/4" -1/2" steel plate at the joints for the look and tie in strength, but now I have a concern about using the cedar. I could go all steel quite easily but I really don't want that "Look" in front of my house..