Workshopshed4

Building of the fourth Workshopshed. Inspired by a timber framed Suffolk barn, this build combines traditional woodworking with more modern materials.

Tiling a shed roof

Tiling a shed roof

Roof pitch, life expectancy and price all factored into the selection of the right tiles. Ease of installation was a bonus.

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Roof works

Roof works

Earlier in the month when I had my strong helper, I commented that it was more important to get the boards on the roof than it was it get it perfect.

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Posts, Beams and Trusses

Posts, Beams and Trusses

Progress on the new Workshopshed with posts, beams and roof trusses.

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Footings and framing

Footings and framing

Although some timber-framed buildings simply rest on their foundations, I wanted mine to be fixed down. We do get some very high winds around here and we’ve already lost a small greenhouse and I also don’t want the weather driving

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Workshopshed 4

Workshopshed 4

Time for a new Workshopshed, a wooden workshop in the style of a Suffolk barn.

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