Heavy Metal in the Workshop.
[Photo: Cedar roof adds stability, permanent shelter and 20 pounds!]
Once the interior shelf was in place, leaving room underneath for 12 - 13 inch-high books, I added a very substantial cedar roof.
The two sides of the roof are each made up of 4 slats of cedar decking. Three of the four slats overlap with neighbouring slats, thereby preventing rain from dripping between the joints.
Cedar slats ready for overlap.
It's a technique I employ on all libraries, something I learned from an old ship builder who once said:
"I's the b'y that builds the boat.
And I's the b'y that sails her.
I's the b'y that catches the fish.
And brings them home to Lizer."
He was a pretty chatty guy - always singin' - but we got along okay.
Collar and platform, in yellow and blue. Door in red, and
four red arrows and two yellow strips for signage.
Heavy-duty metal to go atop the cedar roof.
More to follow.
Photos GH
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