My New project.............

[dave1949]

Do you worry about the container heaving with frost, and maybe the poles wouldn't?

 

[Gary Fowler]

I would use 2x4 rather than 1x4. They don't sag as much and give more wood for the sheet metal screws to hold on to. Speaking of this, I will pose a question to the forum. For years we have always fastened sheet metal roofing from the top of a ridge for better leak control but now the metal buildings are fastened to the bottom of the ridges. Any opinions on the best way to fasten. I can see that fastening in the bottom it can stop any flexing of the metal and get a tighter connection and with the rubber washers on the screws it isn't going to leak, at least as long as the rubber holds out.

 

[Frankdozer]

Do you worry about the container heaving with frost, and maybe the poles wouldn't?

I thought the same thing. Everything is frozen here in Bridgton, Maine. The other day I checked all the level points with my laser and all was right on. I'm not concerned about the poles. They are 5' plus deep. As far as the container, if needed, I can make adjustments with a building jack and PT plywood shims. The bad about being level is water collects on top of the container and doesn't all drain off. Frank

 

[chopped]

From what others have said. and what you mentioned about the water setting on top of the container I would think it would be easy to have more roof on the other side to the edge.Seems like a minimal cost and the benefits would be great.And add protection to the container itself.

 

[dave1949]

I thought the same thing. Everything is frozen here in Bridgton, Maine. The other day I checked all the level points with my laser and all was right on. I'm not concerned about the poles. They are 5' plus deep. As far as the container, if needed, I can make adjustments with a building jack and PT plywood shims. The bad about being level is water collects on top of the container and doesn't all drain off. Frank

That's good. I would keep an eye on it this spring, just in case the container is up higher now than it will be after the thaw. Heaving is so unpredictable, except at every danged culvert crossing under the road :laughing:

 

[ovrszd]

I would use 2x4 rather than 1x4. They don't sag as much and give more wood for the sheet metal screws to hold on to. Speaking of this, I will pose a question to the forum. For years we have always fastened sheet metal roofing from the top of a ridge for better leak control but now the metal buildings are fastened to the bottom of the ridges. Any opinions on the best way to fasten. I can see that fastening in the bottom it can stop any flexing of the metal and get a tighter connection and with the rubber washers on the screws it isn't going to leak, at least as long as the rubber holds out.

My Son has two metal clad pole barns. One day I was at his place drinkin a beer with him. It was mid summer and one of those days when the sky is full of puffy clouds with a stiff breeze. The Sun was in and out of the clouds every few minutes. We were standing in one of his buildings and he said do ya hear that? I listened and as the Sun came and went you could hear the roof tin popping. He said come over here in my other building. We went inside the other building and stood a minute or two listening. No tin sound. Quiet as a mouse. I stepped outside and looked at the two roofs. The one making all the noise was fastened on top of the ridges. The quiet one was fastened in the valleys. Neither roof leaks. From that experience I would say fasten in the valleys and the roof will stay tight and leakproof longer.

Sorry for the hi-jack. I'm interested to see your project progress!!!

 

[stowester]

I've seen the nails pull out of 1x4 over time but now that metal roofs are screwed down I think 1x4 rough are enough and that is what I used on my shed (rafters 24", straps 16").

 

[Frankdozer]

Here is a picture of the Project as of today January 29, 2013. I have done nothing for the past month. The temperature last week was 15 below and with the snow last night and the rain tomorrow, maybe I can continue on it next week. Frank

 

[TWD]

I plan to do something similar except due to snow and water on the container my plan is to use steel brackets to get the wood off the container top.

 

[STROIL]

Hey Frank:

Like you, I have a couple containers (seacans) on my property for storing my "stuff". However, I noticed on your last picture that you have some type of "lock covers" that I have not seen before. They are obviously there to limit access to the locks by any cutting equipment. Any chance you could reply with a link to where you got those lock covers? And out of curiosity, what type of lock do you use? What I mean is... did you invest in super-premium locks or just your average (but still secure) Master locks or something like that.

Thanks in advance for the reply. Your carpentry work looks very nice.