I tried this method on my lean-to. The opening was 12' wide x 13' high. I was using canvas not a tarp. While it did roll up the canvas, I had to assist rolling it as it tended to bunch up because it was thicker and heavier. Still a much better system than what I had before. Thanks for the good video.

You sir are a genius lol. Been trying to think of different affordable ways to close in my carport but not permanently. I do some painting from time to time and need a way to keep the bugs out. But I also want it to be open at times when it's nice outside.

I just used your design on my shed - I have one suggestion for anyone attempting to do the same. Roll the tarp tightly on the PVC so that when it rests on the floor the tarp is taught - then put in another set of screws. The trick to getting the tarp to roll up tightly, rather than bunch, is that it starts tight. (My local hardware store didn't have heavy duty tarps - that also may have been a problem). Thanks!

I used a heavy canvas tarp. Very similar to the material Carhartt uses for their work pants. It was durable enough to never give me a problem. I just capped the pvc ends with regular $3 pvc caps and to prevent the door from blowing into the carport I placed a cinder block at the base on each side with enough room for the pipe to slide all the way to the floor.

I know this is a decade old, but my fiancee and I were talking about doing just this the other day and lo and behold, exactly what we need!

Good video. Thanks, you helped me understand how to set up the pulleys. Other videos on this subject tended to gloss over how they work.

Good job!

Great work.

Hey jeff, wondering what kind of tarp you are using and what you installed on the ends of your pvc? Looking to do this soon. i liked your idea of attaching the tarp to the inside, higher up, and then having the rope eyelet on the inside as well. may give this a go

Great idea 💡 thanks

when I attached the canvas tarp to the pvc I started the roll and then screwed it. This forced roll ensures it always spools on to the pvs pipe.

Great video, Up grades could be some sand in the pipe to help keep it tight and magnetic strips on both sides for a tight seal.

@northernucker

4 жыл бұрын

these are great ideas

I was careful to attach the canvas square at the base because I was worried about that same thing. So long as you remove all slack from each braided line b4 you roll, it goes up nice and even.

Any hints as to why it rolls? Think it would just gather as it goes up. . .

I am putting up a tarp '16x18" outside my building for a movie screen. Wanted to be able to roll it up when not in use, problem solve . . . Thanks !

How do you keep out the rain & other weather?

Bad ass. Love that

Nice. Im thinking of making one for my woodshed I just built for my firewood when it rains and snows. I have roof rubber 12X8 for my opening I'm wondering if this will be ok in a system like yours. Question: Does the canvas ever get lope sided when pulling up the door? Thanks Great job.

@northernucker

7 жыл бұрын

each side of the roller is balanced by pulling evenly on the two pull ropes. It never goes sideways if you are attentive to this. Cheers

it's beautiful - my question is where did you get such a large piece of canvas? I can only find ones 60" or so wide? Thanks

The tarp looks great. More info about where you purchased the tarp. The ones I find refuse to lie flat and show wrinkles forever.

@northernucker

4 жыл бұрын

I got it from Princess Auto.

I like your idea. I guess you were not able to get a tarp that was wide enough for the opening?

Very nice - what kind of screws are those? Did you just drill them into the PVC?

@northernucker

7 жыл бұрын

I used a larger pan head wood screw with a fender washer underneath. No pre-drilling.

which you had a video done showing it from the start

only really high winds would blow weather in. other than that it kept normal weather out

Can you show us a detailed way to look the rope

That rolled up nice and tght

Jeff nice work will this work with a 20ft wide carport door 7 to 8 ft tall

@dilenstalion3823

2 жыл бұрын

Get a big enough tarp and it should. Maybe add another pulley or eye too help keep the tension on the ropes

What about wear from thr rope on the tarp? I'm asking because I'm about to make a few

@northernucker

4 жыл бұрын

I used a real soft nylon rope. No issues whatsoever.

Love it! Where did you get the material?

@ffryan

2 жыл бұрын

Everything he showed can be purchased at Home Depot, or similar store.

One other question. What kind of tarp are you using? canvas, poly or vinyl? Thanks

@higinomadeira8958

8 жыл бұрын

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@Halakah7

3 жыл бұрын

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Great video. How could I make the same roll up door on a metal building?

@dilenstalion3823

2 жыл бұрын

Just use metal screws/anchors.

Fuck yeah!

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@mickeckart

6 жыл бұрын

That's real simple and slick.I just built a sand shed for our winter supply of road sand.Ordered an 8x12 canvas tarp yesterday and was wondering how to roll it up.Wonder no more.Thanks.

@mickeckart

6 жыл бұрын

Built an 8 x12 door today for my sand shed for driveway sand,worked slicker-n-a trout.Thanks for the design.