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Just working things out think 50 screws is way too little! I would need somewhere between 80-190 screws
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working out number of screws, if I use a screw for every other ridge, for top, middle and bottom total would be 91
18 screws per sheet (6 for top, middle and bottom) x 6 sheets
18 screws per sheet (6 for top, middle and bottom) x 6 sheets
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I understand it won't last as long, but it'll do for 10 years or so, and with frame up easy to replace if I need to.
Poly sheets is 2x the price.
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How would you do support frame?
1.5m x 4m. Gray is the PVC sheeting, brown is 2x2
1.5m x 4m. Gray is the PVC sheeting, brown is 2x2
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Panels ordered.
I'll do a test fit of the panels on the ground overlapping the ridges, , place beam inside for overhang, measure what frame L/W I need to match, then compare that the space- so I have to go back and forth between "top to down, and down to top" verify it all.
Those metal braces are pretty expensive, £35 for four, I'll see how flexy it is can be added later if needed.
Mates offered to help but he thinks it's fine just having outside frame , like a picture frame .....ummmm nope
I'll do a test fit of the panels on the ground overlapping the ridges, , place beam inside for overhang, measure what frame L/W I need to match, then compare that the space- so I have to go back and forth between "top to down, and down to top" verify it all.
Those metal braces are pretty expensive, £35 for four, I'll see how flexy it is can be added later if needed.
Mates offered to help but he thinks it's fine just having outside frame , like a picture frame .....ummmm nope
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yeah that'll be cheaper, and use the left overs of the beams. pretty sure I've got a 45 cutting jig at parents. just working out how many need think I need 12 in total.
each one is 3.6 M. that look about right?
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yes, I'm talking of the vertical-horizontol bracing the short piece here
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Bought three of 3x2 16foot that will be used for the six uprights, cut in half, so existing 2x2 will be used for the rafters, outer frame and purlin