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danauns t1_j7zj9mv wrote

It's fine for a quick kayak shelter.

One thing I'd change: it's always best to build horizontal beams on top of vertical posts, rather than bolt beams onto the side of posts as you've illustrated. This transfers the load directly rather than relying on the shear strength of your fasteners.

Edit: how's this going to be anchored to the ground?

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Capt_Corn_Dog OP t1_j7zsh2g wrote

The plan was weight, but I think maybe the best route may be to extend the vertical posts and drive them into the ground a few feet?

Good point on the load transfer, I'll redesign that, thank you!

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lateralus1983 t1_j82lap5 wrote

I don't know but it looks like a strong breeze could use that roof like a sail. I would definitely mount the veritical 2x4?s to the ground maybe just some concrete cylinders you set them in.

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