Li Li
May 9, 2025
Canteliver Carport Installation Guide
🛠️ Before You Buy a Carport — Check Your Ground First!
Not all carport sites are the same, and choosing the right installation method can save you a lot of trouble later 👇
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✅ Situation 1: Flat Soil Ground
If your land is flat and unpaved (soil base) —
You can go with in-ground posts + concrete footing
📌 Just follow the structural guide, dig and pour concrete properly.
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✅ Situation 2: Concrete Slab (100mm Thick)
If you’ve got a flat 100mm concrete slab —
You’ll need to attach one side of the carport to an existing building
✔️ Then use K1 post bases for the install.
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✅ Situation 3: Sloped Land with Soil Base
If the ground is sloped but unpaved —
As long as the gap between 2 post bases (2750mm apart) is less than 50cm
👉 You can still use concrete footings to stabilize the posts!
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How do I make sure the posts stay firm in soft soil?
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✅ Step 1｜Dig Holes + Insert Posts
📍 Dig two square holes (approx. 2.8m apart).
📌 Recommended size: 800mm × 800mm
✨ Slide the S6 anchor into the post base before placing—it greatly improves stability!
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✅ Step 2｜Control Spacing + Height
📏 Recommended spacing: 2750mm ±50mm
📐 Post length: 3000mm, suggest burying 800mm
⚠ Make sure the top is perfectly level—this is crucial for aligning the roof later!
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✅ Step 3｜Fine-Tune the Angle
🪜 Check angles from both front and side views
💧 It's okay if one side is slightly lower to allow for drainage
📌 Installation Tips:
• Adjust the angle before pouring concrete
• Fix the position right after pouring
• Let it set completely before continuing to the next step
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Not all carport sites are the same, and choosing the right installation method can save you a lot of trouble later 👇 ________________________________________ ✅ Situation 1: Flat Soil Ground If your land is flat and unpaved (soil base) — You can go with in-ground posts + concrete footing 📌 Just follow the structural guide, dig and pour concrete properly. ________________________________________ ✅ Situation 2: Concrete Slab (100mm Thick) If you’ve got a flat 100mm concrete slab — You’ll need to attach one side of the carport to an existing building ✔️ Then use K1 post bases for the install. ________________________________________ ✅ Situation 3: Sloped Land with Soil Base If the ground is sloped but unpaved — As long as the gap between 2 post bases (2750mm apart) is less than 50cm 👉 You can still use concrete footings to stabilize the posts!
________________________________________
How do I make sure the posts stay firm in soft soil?
________________________________________✅ Step 1｜Dig Holes + Insert Posts 📍 Dig two square holes (approx. 2.8m apart). 📌 Recommended size: 800mm × 800mm ✨ Slide the S6 anchor into the post base before placing—it greatly improves stability! ________________________________________ ✅ Step 2｜Control Spacing + Height 📏 Recommended spacing: 2750mm ±50mm 📐 Post length: 3000mm, suggest burying 800mm ⚠ Make sure the top is perfectly level—this is crucial for aligning the roof later! ________________________________________ ✅ Step 3｜Fine-Tune the Angle 🪜 Check angles from both front and side views 💧 It's okay if one side is slightly lower to allow for drainage 📌 Installation Tips: • Adjust the angle before pouring concrete • Fix the position right after pouring • Let it set completely before continuing to the next step
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