lean to roof advice

[b21playa]

hi all

in a few weeks I will be replacing my polycarbonate roof on my utility for a tiled roof with some roof windows

is 5x2 ok for the rafters? Max span will be 2.6m

also what size should I use for ridge wall plate?

thanks in advance

 

[cumbrianroofer]

yep 5x2 for the spars will be fine for the wall plate id use 3x2 hope this helps

 

[b21playa]

yep 5x2 for the spars will be fine for the wall plate id use 3x2 hope this helps

Already has 3x2 wall plates, what about ridge plate for bolting to house wall?

 

[catlad]

when you cut one of your rafters 5x2 the angle of your pitch? will mean you need a 6x2 to sit on.

 

[b21playa]

I'm buying a paslode im350 for this job as it will make life easier.

What size nails should I go for?

Last time I did a roof I used 4"

 

[Mw Roofline]

Don't forget to give me a shout mate I'll put u in contact with a good poly supplier

 

[b21playa]

Don't forget to give me a shout mate I'll put u in contact with a good poly supplier

Hi mate

Actually changing the poly for tiles with velux windows

Will be looking for some marley mendips that go down to 15deg

 

[catlad]

dont foget to double up your rafters by the side of your velux. 90mm galvanised nails for the timber 63mm for the batons

 

[b21playa]

dont foget to double up your rafters by the side of your velux. 90mm galvanised nails for the timber 63mm for the batons

Do I have to double up even if I don't cut any of them?

 

[^woody^]

I'm buying a paslode im350 for this job as it will make life easier.

What size nails should I go for?

The plaslode will only take maximum 90mm nails

I prefer the Hitachi nails as they are much thicker than the Paslode ones, and the nails were quite cheap at the Wickes Extra warehouse at Perry Bar about one year ago. But they did not come with the gas canister

Also, I've noticed that a few places now are not stocking 5x2, only 4x2 and 6x2

 

[b21playa]

I'm buying a paslode im350 for this job as it will make life easier.

What size nails should I go for?

The plaslode will only take maximum 90mm nails

I prefer the Hitachi nails as they are much thicker than the Paslode ones, and the nails were quite cheap at the Wickes Extra warehouse at Perry Bar about one year ago. But they did not come with the gas canister

Also, I've noticed that a few places now are not stocking 5x2, only 4x2 and 6x2

Woody will 90mm be ok?
How much were the hitachi ones from Wickes?

There are a few places for wood not too far from me (great barr) so should not be a problem, if not will e 6x2

 

[Mw Roofline]

Don't forget to give me a shout mate I'll put u in contact with a good poly supplier

Hi mate

Actually changing the poly for tiles with velux windows

Will be looking for some marley mendips that go down to 15deg

Oh, sorry didn't realise. Moores roofing should be good on the Mendips.

 

[catlad]

I would double your rafters by the side of your roof windows if you want that solid feeling when you open and close them.

 

[^woody^]

90mm nails are fine.

I don't recall how much the nails were a wickes, but I do recall buying quite a few boxes so that must mean that they were cheap

 

[WestmidsChippy]

softlads.

Much cheaper and "much" stronger to nail home with a amma!