I've been wanting one of these since forever. The fairies don't seem to want to build me one so I'm gonna have to build it me-self. Progress is as funds and health permit. There won't be a central pier, I'll be imaging primarily on the floor boards. Been doing it for 30 years in the house, not going to change now.
Used 4x4 H4 posts for the corners and central area, 200x50mm for the outside skirting and 150x50mm for the floor joists. The floor is 18mm marine ply. Already had a night out on the floor and results were good with no vibration from traffic. Three walls are now in place along with a door. I used 17mm ply for the walls since the ply was 30% off.
That's looking pretty flash Kevin. The roof will be the big challenge I guess, looking forward to see how you design that. I think a lot of people go overboard with their obs pier engineering.
You will have to make it reasonably cyclone resistant I suppose. I've just finished putting in a permanent pier and will have to put some sort of cover over that, but a roll of roof is a long way off yet for me.
A bit more progress. I bought some castors and attached them to a couple of 90x45's. The castors are rated at 50kg each. The rails are 50x25mm x 2m aluminium curtain or door rails which are screwed to the wall top plate. Now I have completed the frame which the rafters will be attached to.
The frame rolls very easily along the rails with no effort at all so I am very pleased how it has come along so far. Have to remember to relocate that solar panel one year.
Nice, similiar to mine. Don't forget track stop blocks on either end. I woud also brace the corners, i used 45 degree cut 4x2s screwed into the frame members, they are also handy tie down locations.
Nice, similiar to mine. Don't forget track stop blocks on either end. I woud also brace the corners, i used 45 degree cut 4x2s screwed into the frame members, they are also handy tie down locations.
Thanks Glen. Lots more bracing will be added, and yes I won't forget the end stops!
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Originally Posted by h0ughy
fantastic results by the looks so far - awesome what you have achieved
.... Have to remember to relocate that solar panel one year.
Nup, leave it there. Roof is closed during the day, it sees the sun. When roof is open it's night time so no problem.
If you do the occasional solar imaging it should be sweet anyway.
Just not sure I will be able to roll off the roof 100% with it there Brent.
Added some bracing today. Will do another two cross braces yet. I find it strangely fun to roll the roof frame on and off. Probably be even more fun when it's complete.