Roll off Roof Observatory

[issdaol (Phil)]

Hi All,

I am building a roll off roof observatory on my dark site property.

I decided to go this way because it is more cost effective than a dome and also IMHO a bit easier to use as I don't need a fully automated setup for visual only use.

Rough Specs:
-4m x 4m
-wall height of 2.1m
-Cement slab with pier
-fully insulated walls and roof
-Solar Power and LED lighting with Marine AGM Deep Cycle Batteries

My main concern is best way to seal the building against pests etc.

I am using verma seal around the wall and door bases which stops pests from infiltrating at ground level.

How are others going about sealing theirs at the roof line??

Cheers

[Somnium (Aidan)]

use something like this

http://www.bunnings.com.au/grunt-2-x...-film_p0810291

builders film, i am using silver wrap which forms a good barrier and keeps the equipment cool in summer time as well.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/ametalin-...ation_p0810479

depends on your specific requirements. but that should keep you vermin free

[issdaol (Phil)]

Originally Posted by Somnium

use something like this

http://www.bunnings.com.au/grunt-2-x...-film_p0810291

builders film, i am using silver wrap which forms a good barrier and keeps the equipment cool in summer time as well.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/ametalin-...ation_p0810479

depends on your specific requirements. but that should keep you vermin free

Thanks. Would be great to see some picture of how you have implemented if thats ok??

[Somnium (Aidan)]

I will be posting a video next week showing a time lapse of me building my observatory which should help. In the mean time I will post A pic of the interior when I get access to my images ( hopefully tonight)

[Somnium (Aidan)]

Found one, hopefully this helps. Basically it is just stapled to the frame behind the fibre cement.

[issdaol (Phil)]

Thanks for that :-) I will look forward to seeing the video