For building the roof frame i used a 2 x 6 for the main cross beam and used a 2 x 4 support to level and hold in place.
Diy roll off roof observatory.
The home farm observatories story started in 2010 when neil then the owner of a telescope shop was approached by a customer in edinburgh to recommend a good quality roll off roof observatory for the new equipment he was to purchase.
Track sections are 10 feet roll off roof observatory.
We now offer a much better solution to a diy setup for your backyard observatory.
Integrated roller and track system the track assembly consists of a bent steel plated with inverted angle iron welded to the steel plate.
We started by using a plan for one of our most popular sheds and added a convenient roll off roof.
Our observatories have been built to any size that fit our customers needs from a cozy 9 5 x 9 5 all the way up to 24 x 40.
Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts.
I build the gables on the ground and then attached them to the secured roll off slider.
With over 35 years of residential and commercial construction experience we ve constructed over 300 roll off roof observatories to date across the entire united states.
Roll off roof supports before the roof can be rolled off the structure you have to build a rail and column system to hold the roof when the observatory is in use.
Backyard observatories sky and telescope hot product 2005 we sell roll off aka roll away observatory plans online kits and do complete observatory installations within 200k of toronto canada.
Our designs are uniquely individualized for your installation.
My roll off roof observatory.
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I followed the plans from skyshed for the the gable and roof construction again using deck screws.
This is cheap and lightweight and should not need renewing or repair as frequently as a wooden roof clad in roofing felt.
Several weeks of work.
Next year i will correct the surface.
I used two 3 000mm x 660mm sheets which were cut to make two pieces which covered the full slope of the roof with the two off cuts spanning the central gap.
I sunk four treated 4x4 posts into the ground two on each side and set them with concrete.
