Non-combustable Roof

[simonB2010]

So, the project....

Down at the bottom of my garden, I have a pottery kiln, LPG fuelled.

The plan is to build a roof/shelter over the said kiln to keep the weather off.
Whilst the kiln does not shoot flames into the sky, common sense tells me to put a non-combustible roof over it.

So, my first assumption is 'corrugated steel sheet'.
(Feel free to offer alternatives!)

Next is the problem of how to support the said roof.
Whilst the kiln itself is only 4'x3', I intend to cover an area of 7'x7'.
I'm positive I can sort 4 corner uprights, any more might be tricky.

Now I have no idea about what would be a suitable product for the rafters.
I'm thinking about :
> Weight of the corrugated sheet
> Wind forces (don't want the roof taking flight in a storm)
> Cost (as always, cheaper the better)
> Skills : I have a drill and can borrow an angle grinder ... but the simpler the construction the better.

So there we go ... if anyone can advice me as to options for supporting this sheet roofing, would be very grateful !

Many Thanks
Simon

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Build it as you would a Pergola with a roof. Google 'build a pergola' many guides await you.

 

[simonB2010]

Pergola ?
Those famously wooden structures ?
Me thinks wood might be combustible ?
(last time I checked anyway)

Ok, so I did find one through google made from metal, but required welding skills & equipment .... of which I have none.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Build it out of timber , you're worrying about nothing eg http://www.carlgrayceramics.co.uk/news/wood-fired-kiln-build-begins.htm

 

[ladylola]

Build it out of timber , you're worrying about nothing

Very true, here's a picture of the forge we have in my re-enactment group. It's built of wood as you can see and Paul the smith can fireweld with it. Firewelding needs temperatures of 1500*C or so the iron or steel is almost molten. Also it's normally used in a canvas awning but has also been used under thatch on several occasions and we've never had a problem

Oh by the way he's not forging here just making a brew in the evening.

 

[simonB]

Thanks for your well meaning advice, really.
I could wrote a few hundred words to explain why I dont want wood over my kiln, but can we just not accept the fact that I don't ?

I REALLY want a non-combustible roof.
If anyone can help on that, very grateful.

Thanks

 

[ladylola]

Galvanised corrugated sheets on steel angle or even on scaffold poles , not the prettiest option but off the shelf and very not combustable.