Yep... It's another workshop. Guttering

[mindthatwhatouch]

Thanks Rodders,
Decided on the Decra/Metrotile Metal type of tile, duopitched roof. More details later.

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

The wall plate was set on a thin bed of mortar, to fill any gaps and help keep it level. A cutout was left over one of the piers.

A space for this.....

So now all I need to do is get it up there...

Slowly, slowly lift one end place a block under it near the mid point, lift other end and repeat.

then nudge the 100kg into place,

edit to photos.

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Then another layer of 4x2 on top of the wall plate, mainly to allow the rafters to clear the I beam.
Intention is to use the beam as an occasional lifting beam as well as a support for the roof.

Started the beam that will span the gap across the gable end wall.
More timber recycling, this was from an old barn, a little split but nice and solid.

sorry still haven't figured out the rotation on the pictures???

 

[monkeybiter]

I used a similar rocking method to raise my I beam, using two ladders and a pair of 'steps' that hooked over the rungs.

Looking good, best end of the year to start as well.

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

second layer wall plate at I beam.

Gable end wall plate

Mortise and tenon for the ridge support.

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Even got treated to a Bacon Sarnie this morning by the lovely. 8)

These two 3"x9" will form the structural ridge. No idea what sort of timber it is.

A quick blast with a disc sander to remove the years of dirt, reveals the original sawing marks.

Scarf joints started.

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Lots of progress over the last couple of weeks or so.

Second steel beam in place over the front doorway.

Second Mortice and Tenon started for king post type ridge support.

King post progress.

More to follow

 

[MickCheese]

Getting there and looking very good.

Mick

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Ridge beam raised

One end of the scarf joint

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Cut one rafter and use as a template for the length and notch at top where it meets the ridge.

Layed the rafters on the ridge and marked where the wall plate meets it.

Then used Tony and Karls' patented birdsmouth template marker.

Cut and fix remaining rafters, screwed top and bottom and strip of builders band over the top where each pair meet. Why do I never take enough pictures?

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Roof half clad with Bitumen fibreboard.

Then covered with a breathable membrane, counterbattens then battened.
Some of the details are different to usual UK practice, but I figured if its good enough for Bergen where it rains 400 days a year its good enough for here.

Janne (Karl's better half getting involved in boarding one gable end)

Did someone say Tea?

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Pay attention Janne, very important english topping out ceremony tradition.

"Why have you nailed a stick to the roof?"
"Very important english topping out.... oh never mind"

If ever you come across Norwegians, bear in mind they will work for jelly babies and chocolate!

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Scarf joint worked out well enough. Will probably add a peg or two.

Fascias added

Handy scaffolding provided by neighbour for roof access.

 

[wallace]

Nice work, I wish I incorporated an I beam into my workshop. Just for lifting lumps of machinery when restoring

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Thank you Wallace.

Yep that's the plan.

As well as it supporting the roof without relying on my dodgy joinery.

 

[Wizard9999]

Looking really good Tony and nice WIP - keep it coming!

Terry.

 

[mseries]

Really liked the details of the roof. I am becoming interested in roofs these days

 

[John15]

I like the pics you've taken of the roof - the whole thing looks brilliant.

John

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Finally the fixings have turned for the roofing tiles.
Stuck a temporary gable end board on one side, starting at the top lay a row of tiles (temporary nails to hold the top edge)

The next row down, lift bottom edge of tile and place under, its a lot easier to do than to explain. tiles are cut at the gable ends with a pair of tin snips.

Once a few rows have gone in fix bottom edge of tiles, I am bowing to some one with much more experience and using Decra fixing screws, for some reason in the UK they recommend nails. The screw goes into the downturned part of the tile, through the tile below and into the batten. A left foot sized weight to hold the edge of each tile as it is fixed.

Just remember not to fix the bottom row as you need to lift it for slipping the next row under.

 

[mindthatwhatouch]

Did a bit inside when the weather wasn't playing ball.

Insulated and clad one gable end.

And stuck a few collar ties in.