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    Wood Burner & Bitumen Roof Sheets

    Hi, I'm considering installing a small wood burner in my block shed. the roof consists of corrugated bitumen sheets, insulated and lined inside with plywood. My question is will this roof cope with a flue from a wood burning stove. I've assumed that he heat of the flue, may be a problem for...
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    Block Shed Advice

    Thanks Woody, It is dense blocks, but the roof will be a pitched roof, but using fairly light weight bitumen sheeting. I've found a document online, that advises a Pier be added every 3m. Though I'm fairly confident that the wall will be fine without it, I think I'll go for structural strength...
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    Block Shed Advice

    Hi Jeds, Thanks. When you say borderline, what's the recommendations here? Also what's the reason for around the door opening? presumably just for additional strength, because the door is a weak point in that wall? There won't be a lot of weight from the roof. Would the roof weight be the...
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    Block Shed Advice

    Hi, First time poster, so go easy. :) I'm just about to start building a single skin block shed approx. 3.7m x 2.5m. I'm comfortable with laying blocks as I have done various small projects in the past, but this is the biggest "building" that I have built. My question is would it be advisable...
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