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Dan0741 wrote:?..It is confusing though without understanding the processes at play because the OSB on the outside for a wall is a strict no-no, and one would assume that a roof wouldn't be too different...
Dan0741 wrote:So first full day of framing, and a word of caution here; I know this will not be the stuff of edge of your seat excitement for most. However I have enjoyed it immensely...
Dan0741 wrote:The ones with a couple of 6x2 headers are frighteningly heavy, much more so now they are wet. I have a plan to build the last end section (that has a 6 foot wide door opening) without screwing in the header and install that when its upright.
Dan0741 wrote:I am about half way I recon, and so by thurs pm should be done - assembly Friday. I get that this is shamefully slow but as I'm breaking new ground I'm having to work things out as I go.
Dan0741 wrote:Praying for good weather tomorrow, it takes the edge off it doing in the rain!
Dan0741 wrote:I agree, looking at wall construction detail has not filled me with excitement, on a par with soakaway design! With this inclement weather did your leak resurface?
Deejay wrote:Morning Dan
Any pointers; fill your boots!
Start with two sections in a corner. Clamp them plumb, bolt them together and fix them to the plinth.
After that it's reatively easy.
Cheers
Dave
9fingers wrote:I'll see if I have an early photo. The roof surface is now masked with solar panels!
Bob
Rob wrote:so are those solar panels supplying your house or just the shed Bob?
9fingers wrote:Glad to be of help Dan.
The feather board is 200mm wide, exposed approx 150mm per course, pressure treated and saturated with "full lead" creosote (which can still be purchased! pm me if interested)
This was special order - standard stock sizes are 150 and 125 mm mainly for fencing - I wanted a more chunky look.
Remember only one nail per course vertically - not as I did and used two which causes the boards to split
Roof pitch is 30 degrees. slates have breathable membrane under and unconventionally fitted direct on top of the membrane (too tight to buy battens!!) with stainless screws.
You can get standard width slates as well as "slate and half" for the ends of a course to offset the joints.
Mine were made by Eternit.
Verge trim made from standard plastic soffit protector screwed in place before tiling. Again unconventional but that is me all over !!
hth
Bob
firedfromthecircus wrote:Hey Dan. I am completely clueless so I can't offer any advice or criticism, constructive or otherwise. But it looks to me that for someone who is new to this you are doing a fantastic job. So good in fact I think you must be being a bit modest about your experience.
Anyway, loving watching your progress and looking forward to the next bit.
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