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Job #2 — Framework

Hole Spacing Is Important! The secret to a successful project is to make the hole spacing “E” equal for alt (25> struts, If “E” is not the same on each Strut, the triangular sides and roof sections wilt not be the same and you’ll have trouble making things fit.

Hint About Bevelled Strut Ends — Bevelled strut ends add a more finished appearance to most projects in which the struts will show to the Outside. They function betterthan square ended struts on screenhouse/greenhouse applications because there is more support near the STARPLATE - see Fig. #1

Fig. 1 Bevelled Strut Ends

Figure 2 shows how several strut ends cart be combined for a deluxe frame.

Fig. 2 Delux Frame

Fig. 3 Struts

Fig. 4 Fitting Bolts

Fig. 5 Base Assembly

Fig. 6 STAREPLATE Assembly

Fig. 7 Vertical Strut Assembly for Option #3

Option #1 — Basic Framework

Uses —
Buildings with roof eaves that overhang less than 8’. Simplest to build; all pieces are the same length.

Materials —
(5) Struts (treated) for base
(20) Struts for roof and walls
(50) 5/16 Carriage bolts, nuts & washers

• All pieces are the same length

Option #2 — Extended Root Struts

Uses —
Buildings with roof eaves that overhang more than 8”. More deooratlve look. Keeps water of walls better. NOTE— Since the top corners of wall panels (Job #4) must be trimmed to clear extended roof Struts, this option is more difficult for adding wails.

Option #3 — Square Front

Materials —
(5) Roof struts
(3) Base Struts (treated)
(2) Vertical Struts (treated)
(13) Wall struts
(44) 5/16 Carriage bolts, nuts & washers

• All pieces are the same length

Ragnar Note:
More to come soon


	© Ragnar Torfason 2006 April 31