How to Enclose a Carport Ceiling

In its most basic form, a carport is a simple structure consisting of a roof and a series of vertical posts to hold it in place. But this doesn't mean that a carport can't also be a decorative element on your home. One way to give a carport a less industrial or more finished look is by enclosing the underside of the roof supports with a finished ceiling, such as one made from wood slats. This also presents an opportunity to add insulation, which will make the carport more comfortable and protect your vehicle from the heat of the sun.

Tape measure
Ladder
Exterior wood slats
Miter saw
Miter box
Hammer
2-inch galvanized nails
Batt insulation rolls
Utility knife

Instructions

- 1
  Move your car out from under your carport and set up a ladder inside the space. Measure the distance between the ceiling joists or roof trusses that support your carport's roof using a tape measure.
- 2
  Cut wood slats to lengths that will run from the center of one ceiling joist or truss to the center of another, using a miter saw and miter box to make 90-degree cuts.
- 3
  Climb the ladder and nail the first slat to the ceiling joist or roof truss with a hammer and 2-inch galvanized nail. Hammer in one additional nail at each truss or joist the slat passes perpendicularly, including a final nail where the end of the slat meets a truss or joist.
- 4
  Repeat Step 3 to add additional slats to the ceiling. Vary their length or alternate colors and finishes to create the ceiling design you want.
- 5
  Open a roll of batt insulation. Cut the insulation into sections with a utility knife and insert them into the space between ceiling slats and the carport roof, into the channels created by the ceiling joists or roof trusses.
- 6
  Continue to cut and add insulation as you attach more wood slats to the carport ceiling. Finish the ceiling by nailing the final slat into place.

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