Transport Drywall On Roof Rack

Using twine tie the sheets of drywall together with a front to back loop.

Transport drywall on roof rack.

These will be the feet that rest on the roof of your car. 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. Repeat for the rear end of the bundle. Place the feet on the corners of the car where you think they could support.

As always the drywall is in two packs with back sides facing out but if you separate the sheets make sure one of the back sides is facing the plywood. Hook a ratchet strap to the front bundle strap. Secure the rack to the vehicle. Set the sheets of drywall on top of the 2 by 4s.

Tie down the sheets to your roof by looping twine through the inside of. Then wrap this strap around both crossbars and tighten. Good luck makes me. Attach the cross members.

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. 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. Drywall and plywood cartop carrier roof rack step 1. Place 2 pieces of wood about 8 foot long on the roof rack on the lengthwise.

Open the rear doors and run a ratchet strap over the top of the rack and through the rear seat area of the passenger compartment. To prevent them from scratching. Secure it to the. Do the same on the back and you can not fall.

I have put a strap over the end for piece of mind but the load is very heavy and i doubt would shift but you never know who may cause you to make a sudden move on the road. Remember to place a distance of about 3 to 3 foot in between. Strapping the drywall to the top of you car isn t a great option.