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Roof rack that looks like wood.
It is primarily fixed to the top or roofs of cars and is used for carrying heavy items such as bags baggage luggage canoes bicycles and other items.
You will end up with a composite rack with classic wood looks that is stronger than any metal rack ever could be if done correctly.
But i decided to go with alumnum rails.
The long pieces are 2 5 and the shorter boards are 4 32.
These designer shingles open up a new world of possibilities in roof design.
The roof rack is one of the add on items for cars.
Here are a couple looks created from designer roof shingle styles.
Attach the 4 5 6 boards to the base.
I would then attach these rails to the channels.
But climbing up to a basket on top of a tall 4x4 is a challenge.
The base should sit about 10 12 from the bottom if you want to put the rack in the ground for more stability security.
The second picture in step 4 shows what the rack would look like without the channel blocks.
Aug 30 2014 explore gabe guidroz s board wooden roof rack on pinterest.
It makes a vehicle look extra adventurous and unlocks some space to mount toys and tools.
I actual think these would look great with wood rails.
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Different cars require different base roof rack systems so the first step is to assess which roof rack options are available for your car and then select the type best suited for what you want it to do for you.
Just like me you probably have to carrying heavy and cumbersome luggage s on the roof rack of your car.
I thought they looked better with channel so i decided to use them.
In recent years shingle manufacturers have opened a whole new category of architectural asphalt shingles to simulate old world european roofing styles to look like wood shake slate and tile.
We used a drill screws to attach all the wood until we got to the roof.