Built a lean-to storage without concrete—any regrets waiting to happen?
I recently built a 10x30 lean-to on the side of my garage. Used pressure-treated 4x4s, buried 36" with gravel at the base, then packed with dirt (no concrete). Framing went fine and I used long timber screws throughout—super solid so far and way easier to install than bolts. But now I keep second guessing whether I should’ve used concrete for the posts. It’s level, doesn’t budge, and it’s only holding up a metal roof. Anyone here done similar? Just hoping I don’t wake up one day with the whole thing leaning
I recently built a 10x30 lean-to on the side of my garage. Used pressure-treated 4x4s, buried 36" with gravel at the base, then packed with dirt (no concrete).
Framing went fine and I used long timber screws throughout—super solid so far and way easier to install than bolts.
But now I keep second guessing whether I should’ve used concrete for the posts. It’s level, doesn’t budge, and it’s only holding up a metal roof.
Anyone here done similar? Just hoping I don’t wake up one day with the whole thing leaning
