[speeder]

I want to build a simple carport, (or two), out at my friend's ranch in the SoCal desert. One will be tall to park my Airstream 26' trailer under and I'd like to build another one as a gift to him for parking 2-3 cars under.

I'm thinking simple, (and hopefully not too expensive), maybe 4x4s sunken into cement footings and corrugated sheet metal roofs. The elements are a bear on materials out there, mostly heat and UVs but also heavy rain and extreme winds. He told me that whatever I use for roofing has to withstand gale force winds. This is in the high desert, MMarsh knows where.

Any advice appreciated!