The roof is to be constructed between three boundary walls. Any body know any web sites where I can get some information on how to construct the roof particulaly in relation to the sides and front which will be adjoining the roof? The roof currently has a single slope from the front ( entrance ) and is approx. 22 feet square i.e. it is a double garage the width of the rear of my property bounderies.
2006-09-23 01:55:46 · 9 answers · asked by jonty1950 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Additional information as requested. The existing roof is of timber joist construction with a timber and roofing felt covering. The garage is built at the bottom of my back yard and is situated across the width of the yard between the boundary walls seperating my property from the properties on either side. When I had the garage built some 15 years ago I decided not to use the side and back walls to support the roof but built 6 brick 'plinths' to support the roof from the inside. The felting at the sides of the roof is let into the brickwork to form a seal. The roof slopes from the back of the property (where the entrance is from the back lane) inover into the yard towards the house. The floor of the garage is approx. two foot lower than the back yard and entrance from the yard side is via two steps down to a single door in the centre of the rear wall.
2006-09-23 03:00:34 · update #1
Big issue is weight.
Especially if you live in area where snow falls.
(Remember that arena in Germany?)
2006-09-23 01:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Up your Maslow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the way you have described it, you have a lean-to type building. In this instance, i would say that steel is a great way to go. It sounds like your weight issue is taken care of by the brick. If the existing roof is equipped with soffit and fascia already, all you will need is the steel to spam from top to bottm of roof area, a metal cap to seal the top end, 4 peices of rake covering, and a few friends to assist in getting the sheets up and screwed down. Please note, steel is very slipper when wet, i recommend picking up a couple toe-jacks to iinstall on the screws so you have some sure footing. Good luck!!
2006-09-30 08:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by its_nate_duh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you have asked this question here suggests to me that you should get a professional to do the job.
Read what one of the other posters said!
( I thought it was going to be relatively easy but with the soffits & facias and etc... it was a job. )
I've been a self employed builder for about 30 years now. And I can guarantee that you WILL NOT learn how to do this from a web page, or out of a book. Every job is different, and has it's own set of problems.
Many people try to do things to their homes themselves and end up spending more cash to employ a professional to put right their mistakes.
2006-09-23 09:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A metal roof is a good choice and there are several ways to seal the boundary walls. If you can find a local company or two that give free estimates, you can at least find out what you are getting into!
2006-09-23 09:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by MC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put a metal roof on my shop/garage. I had no problems at all. I am sure that if you need to get help you can get it at Home Depot, Menards or Lowes, when you go there to buy the metal roof. I have a slight peak on mine, I started on both sides and covered that and then a layed one sheet on the ridge and formed it down to overlap the outer sheets. I did it on the same principle as they do the Paneline Building.
2006-09-23 10:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I wanted info on doing mine I typed in "how to install a metal roof" in yahoo. You can type that question in whatever you have and I got a great site that showed me step by step instructions. I just can't remember the site now but hope this helps you. I thought it was going to be relatively easy but with the soffits & facias and etc... it was a job. Not now though, now I can do it. Good luck. wish I could help you more. Not enough room here to type it all
2006-09-23 09:03:25 · answer #6 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No answer yet. Need more info to help you. You said a single slope roof, correct? What type of roof is in place now? What type of framing supports the existing roof? what type of sheathing exist on your roof?
2006-09-23 09:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by Qualityismyjob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to sure about fitting a metal roof.
But if you are considering using either of the adjoining walls to support it be sure to get a solicitor to draw up a
party wall agreement first or you could have problems later when you or one of your neighbours move
2006-09-27 19:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the structure of the roof
2006-09-28 12:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋