GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project~”

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by LT7A

I hope I didn't say anything to discourage you from taking this on. Would need buddies at some point for beams and joists, but the carpentry isn't at all beyond you. That said, given my profession, I don't suppose I should discourage you from having it built, ha.

100% ypu did not and could not move me away if I chose to stay or the other way around.

I agree that it is all within my skill set or abilities but my back hurting or dropping me on the floor at times means I have to get sensible too.

I enjoy doing these things.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

100% ypu did not and could not move me away if I chose to stay or the other way around.

Curiously strong response, to the point of wondering how my comment elicited it. But since I was quoted, it doesn't leave much to doubt.

I was merely concerned that your enthusiasm seemed less after my input.

Followed by an innocuous (intendedly, anyway) comment, humorously (in intent), to point out that it is bad policy for a builder to discourage someone from seeking the services of a builder.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Curiously strong response, to the point of wondering how my comment elicited it. But since I was quoted, it doesn't leave much to doubt.

I was merely concerned that your enthusiasm seemed less after my input.

Followed by an innocuous (intendedly, anyway) comment, humorously (in intent), to point out that it is bad policy for a builder to discourage someone from seeking the services of a builder.

Morning

Not sure how to reply to your reply really.

I just agreed with what you had said, and said that I would ultimately do whatever I did, like most people do, one follows advice and possibly even combinations of advice from various sources.

I saw your tongue in cheek comment, and again, I would usually seek out the tradesman who is happy to share knowledge and advice.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Morning

Not sure how to reply to your reply really.

I just agreed with what you had said, and said that I would ultimately do whatever I did, like most people do, one follows advice and possibly even combinations of advice from various sources.

All good with me, I was curious enough to ask though, because a phrase like "100% you did not and could not move me away if I chose to stay" in my accustomed vernacular would be the words of someone responding to a challenge. So I thought I better check on it since my intent was only to help.

To that end, I will make a recommendation. Since you have two existing structures and all but one post is adjacent to a structure, you have the opportunity to do a cable span and some sort of material cover. There are a couple of wood carports in my neighborhood that approximate the size you are looking for, and they both have beams and multiple posts on two sides and clear-span between them, rather than clear-span in both directions. Tonight I saw an ingenious cable cover over a set of nice cars and got me to thinking.

[Grizz1963]

This is a test.

The “new Photophukit” is not yet imbedded in my phone or iPad.

Lets see if this actually works.

Pic uplosded

Img tag lifted.

Mickey brought around some cherries from his tree





In the mean time the heat and layong 19kg blocks along with some other yard jobs yesterday certainly kicked my butt.

More to come.

Hopefully.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by LT7A

All good with me, I was curious enough to ask though, because a phrase like "100% you did not and could not move me away if I chose to stay" in my accustomed vernacular would be the words of someone responding to a challenge. So I thought I better check on it since my intent was only to help.

To that end, I will make a recommendation. Since you have two existing structures and all but one post is adjacent to a structure, you have the opportunity to do a cable span and some sort of material cover. There are a couple of wood carports in my neighborhood that approximate the size you are looking for, and they both have beams and multiple posts on two sides and clear-span between them, rather than clear-span in both directions. Tonight I saw an ingenious cable cover over a set of nice cars and got me to thinking.

Morning

At the moment it is hot and humid here.

Currently, they way it is unfolding, there will be two posts.
One 5 meters from the garage, and the other about 6.2 meters.
Then, I am now planning to make up two, 6mm x 200mm wall plates around 1 meter long, with a significant gusseted top brace around 300mm long, as well as a 6mm x 50mm strip welded down the length of the wall plates to add rigidity and strength before adding 8 large Rawl bolts to each plate.
On top of these will rest the cross beams.

I am planning to call in a professional at this point to do metal roofing for me along with the structure.

All this of course is subject to change....