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Post by lynx on Mar 27, 2008 11:51:57 GMT
Client wants a 6300x1400mm Roof lantern. One concern I have is finishing the exposed ends to the double glazed units. Has anyone made any of these, that could help me with the design?
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Post by jfc on Mar 27, 2008 12:10:54 GMT
You have stepped double glazed units made and the end is dressed with lead . Stepped as in the outside one is longer than the inside one . I cant quite remember how they dressed mine with lead but it did look smart .
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Post by lynx on Mar 27, 2008 12:59:24 GMT
Thank you. So happens, just found out the my mum does the books for the local glazing company, so they are working with us on the design. He said thats how they do things anyway.
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Post by jfc on Mar 27, 2008 13:28:46 GMT
Of course some of the posher members would go for copper flashing ;D
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Post by lynx on Mar 27, 2008 14:57:11 GMT
do we have "posher" members then?
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Post by jfc on Mar 27, 2008 15:03:44 GMT
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Post by lynx on Mar 27, 2008 15:17:09 GMT
Copper drainpipe too!
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Post by Keith on Mar 27, 2008 16:51:09 GMT
Of course some of the posher members would go for copper flashing ;D Copper flashing  Really posh members have copper guttering on the dog kennel   ;D |
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Post by wizer on Mar 27, 2008 17:31:43 GMT
I love that greenhouse. One Day..
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Post by paulchapman on Mar 27, 2008 19:07:55 GMT
Really posh members have copper guttering on the dog kennel That dog kennel is better than my garden shed ;D |
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Post by jfc on Mar 27, 2008 19:12:15 GMT
I was thinking that about the dog house ;D
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Post by engineerone on Mar 27, 2008 20:54:28 GMT
so it's only posher members who are flashing   ;D paul  |
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Post by lynx on Mar 31, 2008 8:18:20 GMT
Keith, could you share the details on how you weather proofed the opening sash on your greenhouse please
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Post by Keith on Mar 31, 2008 8:32:16 GMT
Keith, could you share the details on how you weather proofed the opening sash on your greenhouse please  erm.... weather proof With it being a greenhouse I didn't bother to try to get them perfectly weather proof. They are weather resistant but with driving rain they do occasionally drip in. If you are still interested PM me your email address and I'll see if I can find a copy of the original article and photocopy the relevant part of the article. Keith |
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Post by lynx on Apr 14, 2008 7:10:32 GMT
Jason. I notice that you have made a roof lantern in your place, is that correct? any WIP pics to steal ideas ;D
I'm getting a bit concerned about the weight of this thing, what sort of sections did you use if you don't mind sharing
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Post by jfc on Apr 14, 2008 10:30:17 GMT
Dont mind at all . The biggest one i have made was around 6-7m x 2m ish It was a long time ago but i still have the drawings somewhere . I use 100mm x 50mm PAR and shape that for my rafters . The load on the rafters is not the problem it's the load the rafters are putting on the wall plates ond what they are resting on . The one i did i made massive box beams made up to take it .  |
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Post by lynx on Apr 14, 2008 11:50:39 GMT
Did you have to mention the weight to anyone in order to calc the required box beams.
Whilst on latherns, does anyone know where you can option the chain actuated openers for side lights?
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Post by jfc on Apr 14, 2008 11:53:37 GMT
Yes , all the calculations where worked out by an architect . On smaller ones they normally just ask for the rafters to be doubled up .
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;D
erm.... weather proof