Ask for help from friends if.
Transport lumber on roof rack.
In case you have no idea how much weight your plywood sheet is a sheet of inch plywood is approximately 100.
Remember to place a distance of about 3 to 3 foot in between.
For infrequent use though truck rental is a better option.
Adam davis dec 10 15 at 15 03.
Your next option is to buy a roof rack and secure the lumber to that.
Then secure the front and back ends of each lumber bundle with ratchet straps to prevent movement photo 1.
If you have an suv and need to haul lumber often a trailer would be a better option than a roof rack.
That prevents the bundle from sliding forward backward or side to side.
Secure it to the roof rack.
Even if you re hauling lumber inside your vehicle make sure to bundle it together with straps so it doesn t cause any damage or harm you during transport.
The method you use to secure the lumber will depend on what kind of roof rack you have.
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.
Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners david shows how to tie wood boards and sheets of plywood safely and securely to your cars roof rack dav.
Start by loading dimensional lumber onto the rack with the narrow edges resting on the crossbars.
Oh and remember to.
On a roof rack step 1.