tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post6832523429913299996..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: I have a roof over my headMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-68676645950789159702015-05-15T19:34:18.147+01:002015-05-15T19:34:18.147+01:00I also was wondering what the finished result was ...I also was wondering what the finished result was going to look like, and I must say you are doing a fantastic job and I love all the bright colours. When I saw the pallets around the outsides I could just imagine filling in some of them with wood and planting some flowers all around and maybe even some veg with shorts roots :)Lesley Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391675183992422658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-338187998153083442015-05-15T09:34:10.049+01:002015-05-15T09:34:10.049+01:00Ditto. I am chuffed. Thank you.Ditto. I am chuffed. Thank you.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-27828864993799226902015-05-15T09:33:41.955+01:002015-05-15T09:33:41.955+01:00Thank you. I am chuffed :o)Thank you. I am chuffed :o)Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32148602573310704032015-05-15T09:33:11.825+01:002015-05-15T09:33:11.825+01:00Hi. I like it better without a roof also, but the ...Hi. I like it better without a roof also, but the wood I have used is not particularly weatherproof. It would give it a longer life with a roof. I am going to leave the big opening, and at some point put a plastic roof on it, when I can source the right materials. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38410731383179560922015-05-15T03:58:30.023+01:002015-05-15T03:58:30.023+01:00Ilona, DITTO!! You are amazing!Ilona, DITTO!! You are amazing!ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89171375140735421162015-05-15T00:46:12.269+01:002015-05-15T00:46:12.269+01:00I like it better without a roof.....after all it i...I like it better without a roof.....after all it is a summer house....I think plastic overhead will be hot as blazes on a summer sun shiny day.....Maybe a wisteria growing on the corners and up and over the roof.....would create shade but not an oven......plus the blooms are beautiful in the spring and the fragrance is intoxicating....also honeysuckle works wonders too...and maybe annual morning glories...or white clematis...or gourds....craft them later....then there are useful fruits like grapes, muscadines or Kiwi's......<br />Just pondering....sorry but I still like the idea of one color......but I am game and waiting until you are finished and the loafing chair is in place and the plants are about.b. Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9287517006913391712015-05-14T21:03:47.436+01:002015-05-14T21:03:47.436+01:00Too bad about not being able to collect the rain w...Too bad about not being able to collect the rain water.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-47636676144394294672015-05-14T20:37:42.405+01:002015-05-14T20:37:42.405+01:00In an earlier comment, I suggested used aluminum p...In an earlier comment, I suggested used aluminum printing plates, and was just coming on to suggest corrugated plastic when I saw Lesley's post (great minds think alike!). If putting on and taking off a "soft" roof isn't too much trouble, how about canvas painting tarps? They aren't as cheap as blue plastic tarps, but they breathe, which would make life inside a lot more comfortable. I have to say, I had my doubts when you started this, but I'm astounded by what you have created, and can't wait to see the finished product.mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-27390257922015877652015-05-14T18:31:21.814+01:002015-05-14T18:31:21.814+01:00Ilona you are a marvel. Well doneIlona you are a marvel. Well doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63075184309185138192015-05-14T17:57:21.591+01:002015-05-14T17:57:21.591+01:00I've loved reading about your developing summe...I've loved reading about your developing summer house. I was thinking if you could get some plastic corrugated roofing then that might suit your needs. I'm a member of Freegle and it's a good place to ask for stuff like that. Good luck with whatever you end up with.Lesley Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391675183992422658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89325280335118659372015-05-14T13:54:50.125+01:002015-05-14T13:54:50.125+01:00Looks like you have created the perfect pergola, a...Looks like you have created the perfect pergola, as we call them in Texas. Lets the light through but offers a bit of shelter and decoration. You might be able to find some sort of tarp for the roof?Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53828168723508614512015-05-14T12:58:49.189+01:002015-05-14T12:58:49.189+01:00I see your years of being a lorry driver have come...I see your years of being a lorry driver have come in handy with the roping a sheeting techniques. My husband has never forgotten to do his dollies etc. The summer house is coming along well. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22017639206825900552015-05-14T11:11:26.085+01:002015-05-14T11:11:26.085+01:00Pretty! Love the pics of your cats and Rocky!Pretty! Love the pics of your cats and Rocky!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-14837192255856796582015-05-14T09:46:53.252+01:002015-05-14T09:46:53.252+01:00Looking good. I can't believe how quickly you...Looking good. I can't believe how quickly you have done this. Love to see Rocky looking so content. DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63662358423466333032015-05-14T08:47:06.492+01:002015-05-14T08:47:06.492+01:00Wow I can't believe you've done all that w...Wow I can't believe you've done all that work by yourself,I love the way you just get stuck in, well done you xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45818850898286391522015-05-14T08:46:07.749+01:002015-05-14T08:46:07.749+01:00Lovely to see the family all out enjoying the warm...Lovely to see the family all out enjoying the warmer weather. Your summer house is coming on brilliantly. It deserves a spot on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces. Maybe you could invite William for the Grand Opening!<br /><br />Linda xxLinda Kennedyhttp://crystalmooncat.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-82940026007294373892015-05-14T08:35:16.254+01:002015-05-14T08:35:16.254+01:00Hi. No I don't sit down much, ha ha, always up...Hi. No I don't sit down much, ha ha, always up and down. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-59844786139032810402015-05-14T08:33:26.483+01:002015-05-14T08:33:26.483+01:00Hi, There is a slope to the roof, water will run o...Hi, There is a slope to the roof, water will run off. No room for water butts. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23766340239734817002015-05-14T07:12:53.601+01:002015-05-14T07:12:53.601+01:00Well theres a blast from the past, you don't s...Well theres a blast from the past, you don't see many dolly knots about thesedays.<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-1990656147595237152015-05-14T06:47:13.836+01:002015-05-14T06:47:13.836+01:00Love the animals sitting there so content. The bl...Love the animals sitting there so content. The blue tarp roof is not at all a bad compromise, for now you will be dry at least and it allows some sunlight in too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53958301460469700192015-05-14T05:33:48.821+01:002015-05-14T05:33:48.821+01:00Really a very impressive result!!Really a very impressive result!!Onevikinggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332629675054714173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-59284529860847465502015-05-14T05:07:12.170+01:002015-05-14T05:07:12.170+01:00I am completely in awe of your summerhouse, it rea...I am completely in awe of your summerhouse, it really is wonderful. I'm a teeny bit jealous of it! Well done Ilona,xxxxSimplesistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790483626848450152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33348330472976679922015-05-14T03:24:59.571+01:002015-05-14T03:24:59.571+01:00Looks like it will be a wonderful place to sit wit...Looks like it will be a wonderful place to sit with a cuppa tea and stay out of the weather. <br /><br />A concern, is there any kind of pitch on the roof? Doesn't have to be much, just so the water runs off instead of pooling on the roof. Pooling water is very heavy and the roof could cave in, same thing happens with snow but snow load needs a steeper pitch. Also, flat roofs are notorious for leaking. A simple single pitch shed roof will let the water run off. One other thing is a gutter on the lower side means you can collect water. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2083958739215424432015-05-14T02:45:48.421+01:002015-05-14T02:45:48.421+01:00I love it - I hope you can find some roofing that ...I love it - I hope you can find some roofing that will let a bit of light in. I am jealous. Such a lovely place to have a nice cup of tea in the morning and maybe a bit of iced tea or lemonade in the afternoon. I look forward to seeing the finished result. Ranee (MN)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83180102743351891392015-05-14T02:39:05.009+01:002015-05-14T02:39:05.009+01:00Great photo's of the cats and Rocky and your b...Great photo's of the cats and Rocky and your building . Well done , I love how you can build things . You have a great range of hobbies . Leishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550858502158736036noreply@blogger.com