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
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