I was concerned by the glass collecting water and hence the drains. I think the overhang will be the best solution (hadn't thought of that). I've also been asked if I could collect the rain water to a water butt from the glass and the roof. I guess that's something else to consider. I'd like to keep it wooden in structure so maybe some for of adaptation of a piece of log lap routed to accept some plastic pipe probably a 1 1/2 cut open, any ideas?
I've done some colouring of the frame and will post a new picture soon.
Thanks for all the input.
DWD, the wardrobe came out such that the customer (because they know no better) is very pleased with the finished article. I am OK with it but I could do better next time. It's very acceptable but I (having learned more about it from you guys) know and you or anyone with experience would know what wasn't quite right. But it works, is full, shelves are being used and hanging space is full and the doors open freely of each other.
-- Sat May 01, 2010 12:50 am --
big-all, are the beams coloured green the ones you mentioned?
Also the main roof beam I've coloured beige I was considering that as a 3 x 2 just for additional strength?
To be honest the roof was a serious contender for a 3 x 2 frame as I've worked on shed roofs repair and re-felting that have felt particulrly weak down to the beams/cross members.
I think I'll do them 3 x 2 it's not a lot as a cost issue and I'll know if it's ever knelt on it'll be OK.
There's also a 3 x 2 plate that will run over the top of the door, that will tie the central roof support upright to the other side of the door, the corner upright.
SWMLC doesn't want the windows to open? Don't argue I've already done that on your behalf, they will be fixed windows?
The sides of the windows (mullions) are 3 x 2. I could dim the drawing but it'll look a bit messy on an image, so any concerns of dims I'd really be happy to reply to.
-- Sat May 01, 2010 12:54 am --
speed wrote:2x2 is fine for the full structure, even the roof.
for the roof id add some timber around the edges to give it some depth to fix the felt down the edges
for the window as dwd says make some casement windows

speed,
Haven't really thought about the sides of the roof, good point. I was thinking bring the felt down and turn under fix with a baton and trim the excess?
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