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RichardW



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Location: Llyn Peninsular North Wales
PostPosted: Sun Dec 28, 14 11:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd
PostPosted: Mon Dec 29, 14 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 29, 14 12:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 29, 14 1:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Even better

Cathryn



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 15 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 15 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 15 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Another step closer. Architect has finished all the drawings and building regs inspector appointed (Assent Building Control). We can start building!

tahir



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 15 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Excellent, hope all goes well through regs

mochyn



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Excellent! We need to see you chaps soon

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

mochyn wrote:
Excellent! We need to see you chaps soon


When are you coming to us?

mochyn



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

October, hopefully

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 15 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 15 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Puo.

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 15 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    


mochyn



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 15 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

And now people are wondering what on earth 'puo' means...

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