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RichardW

Joined: 24 Aug 2006
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Location: Llyn Peninsular North Wales

Posted: Sun Dec 28, 14 11:46 pm Post subject:

So quite a bit more than just a roof.

As its so low to the ground I would think about having some sleeper type beams milled & make jenga type piles to support the roof / second floor.

Lowering it could be done using acrow props.

Re milling, if your having a wood fired any thing installed then buy a lorry load & get two flats cut to make them parallel. No point paying for more than is needed & you can firewood them when no longer needed.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 14 12:01 pm Post subject:

RichardW wrote:

So quite a bit more than just a roof.

The truss incorporates the first floor joists so it is a little different but not overly so. It'll be strong. The truss manufacturer is looking at designing lifting points into the structure.

RichardW wrote:

As its so low to the ground I would think about having some sleeper type beams milled & make jenga type piles to support the roof / second floor.

Lowering it could be done using acrow props.

That's the idea. My only concern is lateral wind forces but as the wall raising isn't been done in winter that shouldn't be too much of a concern.

RichardW wrote:

Re milling, if your having a wood fired any thing installed then buy a lorry load & get two flats cut to make them parallel. No point paying for more than is needed & you can firewood them when no longer needed.

Good idea!

RichardW

Joined: 24 Aug 2006
Posts: 8443
Location: Llyn Peninsular North Wales

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 14 12:46 pm Post subject:
Re the log length & milling. You could either get it delivered direct to you & then get a mobile mill onsite for a day, or get it delivered to the mill site & then redelivered to you. Cost wise prob not much in it. Either way I know a man with a mobile bandsaw mill.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 14 1:38 pm Post subject:
Even better

Cathryn

Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 15 8:32 pm Post subject:
While searching for solar panel information I noticed a serious flaw in your design. You've got a bit marked roof storage space! Just think how much stuff you can store up there never to be used again!

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 15 8:44 pm Post subject:

Cathryn wrote:

While searching for solar panel information I noticed a serious flaw in your design. You've got a bit marked roof storage space! Just think how much stiffs you can store up there never to be found again!

I have a lime pit for that.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 15 8:43 pm Post subject:
Another step closer. Architect has finished all the drawings and building regs inspector appointed (Assent Building Control). We can start building!

tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45669
Location: Essex

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 15 9:01 pm Post subject:
Excellent, hope all goes well through regs

mochyn

Joined: 21 Dec 2004
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Location: mid-Wales

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:18 am Post subject:
Excellent! We need to see you chaps soon

tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: Essex

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:21 am Post subject:

mochyn wrote:

Excellent! We need to see you chaps soon

When are you coming to us?

mochyn

Joined: 21 Dec 2004
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Location: mid-Wales

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:28 am Post subject:
October, hopefully

tahir

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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:33 am Post subject:
The kids have been practicing their card skills over the hols... Luckily for you they seem to have gone off Uno

mochyn

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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 15 9:04 am Post subject:
Puo.

tahir

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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 15 9:20 am Post subject:

mochyn

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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 15 9:22 am Post subject:
And now people are wondering what on earth 'puo' means...

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