Roll off roof builder?

[Ittaku]

Does anyone know if there's someone who can be contracted to build me a fairly sizeable roll-off-roof observatory in the Melbourne region?

[JA]

Whilst many roll off roof observatories tend to be built by owners, rather than contractors; that's not to say it isn't possible since all it is essentially is a structure (like a big shed) all the way up to the wall top plate with a separate sliding roof.

If you already have a design in mind or plans then a competent builder would be a good 1st place to start, simply advise them of your various special requirements such as the concrete footing/foundation for the pier and any motorization you may need on the roof, which is not dissimilar to sliding gate automation with a motor/gear rack drive. The builder may also be able to help with any design or regulatory approvals and/or recommend a designer/architect if required depending on the structure's size and position.



Best
JA

[Martin Pugh]

Hi there.

if you do plan on getting a contractor to build your ROR obs, then you will need limit switches.

I have a bunch of brand new ones on sale in the Classifieds section at an excellent price. These are tried and tested on the very large ROR observatories at Sierra Remote.

regards
Martin

[glend]

An observatory (ROR) may not comply with local building regulations, and that is worth checking. Most local government Councils have fairly relaxed rules in relation to garden sheds, but they are small footprint and low height structures. Your talking about a sizable structure, it may need planning approval.
It is possible to sneak build a structure, without approval, but if you ever sell the property it might have to be removed as it would be non-compliant.
Suggest you check with your Council planning people, before you engage a builder.
Small observatories, owner built, can get by under the garden shed type rules, but better to ask now.

[Ittaku]

Thanks a lot for all your contributions.

[pfitzgerald]

Hi Con

From memory the City of Whittlesea's non-permit required garden shed rules are: Footprint area <10 m^2, no taller than 3.0 m and cannot be built from brick.

Your own local council regs should be pretty similar. HTH

Paul