Shed - Part 5: Roof

I installed the last of the roof panels today on the first section of the shed. I used Suntuf corrugated polycarbonate panels. The kind I chose were opal white with a light transmission of 45%. They also block 99.9% of UV light.

I added some additional lumber to that rafter assembly so that I could install the panels according to the manufacturer's recommendations. You can see in the photos below that I added some 2x2's along the front and the back as well as some 2x4's along the middle.

The 2x2's along the front and back are the most critical. They'll keep the panels flat and help resist the attempts that the wind will make to remove the panels. I'll be installing some fascia along the front and back so the 2x2's won't really be all that visible when the shed is done.

Now I get to start on the wall sheathing.

Shed - Part 4: Roof Framing

Well, I finally got the rafters installed. I notched the rafters along the top, but I left the lower end unnotched. Here's a photo of the first rafter in place while I traced the notch.

Here are a couple of process photos.

The rafters overhang the front by one foot. They overhang the back by two feet. I'll be storing ladders and various yard tools on the back so the extra overhang will provide additional protection. I used brackets called hurricane ties on each of the rafters to connect it to the walls. At least the rafters will stay connected to the walls in a wind storm even if the roof panels get pulled off.

The rafter blocking has screened holes for cross-breeze ventilation. This completes the framing. The next step is to install the roof panels. Then I'll tackle the sheathing, the window, and the door.

Flowers in the Yard - 2011

The violets that my spouse brought from her childhood home bloomed wonderfully this year. She says their fragrance isn't as strong though. I wonder if it's because of the lack of sunlight.

The tulip in the fifty-five gallon plastic drum container came up this year. I think this is only the second time it's bloomed since we've been in the rat-hole.

Here's a photo of one of the daffodils that comes up every year.

And here are a couple of photos of the most common flower in the yard.