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    How do I strengthen summerhouse roof, prevent a collapse?

    Sorry, stupidly forgot to mention that the roof is single pitch, with a 6 degree downwards slope, from front to back.
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    How do I strengthen summerhouse roof, prevent a collapse?

    Thanks. The summerhouse is in an enclosed space - with full height walls, about 6 inches from three of the sides. I guess wind load could add a little, but it won't be much, as I'm in a very built-up area. The ground it sits on gets very little snow, owing to its position, but hopefully a...
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    How do I strengthen summerhouse roof, prevent a collapse?

    Hi I really need some advice for what kind of restraint straps I should use to increase the joist strength for a roof garden on a summerhouse, that's being built right now. The joists are 38mm x 63mm and the unsupported span is just under 2400mm from front to back. The joists are in the...
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    Wolf Router & Table Kit £64.99 - Any good?

    Is this kit from Amazon any good? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-Router-Table-Kit/dp/B005C4AQ80/ref=sr_1_14?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1313766820&sr=1-14 I don't need anything professional, just something similar to these for shed/summerhouse projects and indoor general stuff. It seems too good to...
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    Make/sell hardwood French doors, in sections, for assembly?

    Hi, This may be a strangle request, but I'm trying to keep my costs down. I'm designing and building a summerhouse and ideally want to add a bi-fold or tri-fold door system (folding to the right), but don't need a professional system - one I can't afford, anyway. I've looked at buying 2...
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