Transport Sheetrock On Roof Rack

I transport 4x8 plywood on my roof racks i usually run a couple of 2x4s under the roof racks the full length of the ply and strap to those at the front and back as well as strapping to the actual roof racks.

Transport sheetrock on roof rack.

Strapping the drywall to the top of you car isn t a great option. This project satisfies all three goals of most of my projects. Tie these 2 by 4s down by looping twine through the inside of your car while the doors are open. Place one 2 by 4 on each side of the roof of your car.

You might feel up the creek without a paddle if you need to transport a full sheet of drywall but you only have a small car. Place your board down on the roof rack centred between the crossbar deck the tail first. We also recommend you transport with that weight if the sheet is a lot heavier then do not make any effort to transport on your own as it may cause an accident on the way. I show how to tie drywall down to the top of a car.

Open all four doors and locate the crossbars and rubber cushioned feet in the recommended locations. Out of the choices of cheep quick and good you usually only get to pick two. Most hardware stores will have string that you can use for securing drywall to the top of your car. If your car doesn t have a roof rack you can add one without drilling any holes in your roof.

Always place the biggest board at the bottom and work your way up to the smallest. I needed to lug home some 1 2 sheets of fragile yet flexible 4 by 8 drywall with only my honda civic. Place 2 pieces of wood about 8 foot long on the roof rack on the lengthwise. Makes it a lot harder for the winds to lift it up.

Remember to place a distance of about 3 to 3 foot in between. Secure it to the. I have designed and built simple wo. Attach the straps to the model of your roof rack.

I usually have a length of strap go over the front from side to side then hook through the rack go over the stack of drywall to the middle of the front edge travel down the front then under the. Learn how to make and use my material transportation rails for roof racks and easily carry full 4x8 sheets with your car. Set the sheets of drywall on top of the. Quick guide to transport your sup to the roof rack step 1.

Drywall and plywood cartop carrier roof rack.