Mansard roofs can include window dormers and often do since the space is usable and therefore the dormers provide natural light.
Roof for log store.
I definitely don t want my new bin store to be like that.
Timber would be good.
First we decided on the footprint of the log store.
The pyramid version of the mansard roof includes a pyramid design on top of the steep sides instead of a flat top.
I was inspired by this curved roof log store.
I love the shape of the roof but it s the sedum plants on top of it that caught my eye.
It s crucial that air is allowed circulate through the wood so leave gaps between the slatted sides and back of your store.
Not a big job because it s only 6 x2.
I want it to be built with as many natural materials as possible.
I built a light frame.
It can be made of pallets by covering the slats with slats cannibalised from another pallets or the slats can be removed from other pallets and then screwed or nailed to a the pallet walls.
With two wood burning stoves one chimenea and counting we have a lot of firewood to store.
Benefits of green roofs.
The roof was the one bit where i didn t have reclaimed materials to hand so a trip to wickes later my pocket was lighter but i had enough wood and felt for a water tight shed roof.
The double lengths of runners are there to give me a good solid edge to tack the plyboard to.
Start with the front frame of the log store and lay out the two side posts one of the floor structure pieces and one of the long roof structure pieces.
Make sure before you start that the proposed log store will take a full load of logs e g.
Ideas please for waterproofing my log store roof legacylad.
For easy access a log store with an open front is preferable so you ll be wanting to build a three sided structure with a base and roof.
Drill two holes through the top and bottom of each main post.
Place the roof panel on the frame align the back edge with the back of the frame and adjust the position of the roof so that it overlaps each side by the same amount.
Been up 8 years and still like new.
There are many material options available for the roof of your log store.
Log stores are simple structures that can easily be built yourself especially if you have an old wooden pallet available.
As we wanted a large log shelter which would last we decided to build our own.
Here is how we did it.
Fit the roof panel you can make the roof panel of the log store out of 18 mm waterproof multiplex.
I custom made the roof of of my log store out of pressure treated feather edge timber.
Screwed down each board onto front back rails and treat with any old spirit based wood preservative once or twice a year.