New Lofts

[showman]

Hi folks,

As some of you will know, I am about to make a return to the pigeon fancy. The old show racer lofts were a bit beyond their best, so 3 of them were removed some years ago, with the 4th taken down and given to a young local lad this past Winter.

Recently I purchased 2 garden sheds, knowing I can do any alterations & additions myself. One is 8'x6', the other 12'x6'.

I have attached a few pics. so you can follow the project through, step by step, hoping it will give some interest, especially to those who may be thinking of a similar venture.

 

Having carried out a restoration of the old loft piers, I was able to sort the framework for the sheds to stand on. The company making the sheds really helped at this stage, by delivering the floors only first, thus allowing me to match their measurements exactly.

 

The first rafters laid are 4" x 2" and pressure treated. Second row are 3" x 1.5". The shed floors (as supplied are also on 3" x 1.5" timbers. All timbers are creosote treated top and bottom before being laid.

 

All being well & weather permitting, the sheds are to be delivered and erected tomorrow, and more pics. will follow. I'll cut the grass for them !!

 

Cheers, Paul

 

PS Click on pics to enlarge

[andy Burgess]

looking good so far Paul , well done

[showman]

Thanks Andy, and also many congrats on last weekends result

[andy Burgess]

Thanks Andy, and also many congrats on last weekends result

cheers Paul , looking forward to further pictures.

[William Reid]

And I thought I was on open loft :lol: :lol:

[OLDYELLOW]

Looking good so far , ya can do mine if yer cheap enough lol

[showman]

Looking good so far , ya can do mine if yer cheap enough lol

 

Well, that was part of the reasoning for getting garden sheds and doing my own conversion.....keeps the cost down !! I would have the ability to make my own, but unfortunately don't have the space for storing.

 

Turned out a lovely morning and am anxiously waiting the boys coming with the sheds. Feel a bit like a child at Christmas !

[OLDYELLOW]

Well, that was part of the reasoning for getting garden sheds and doing my own conversion.....keeps the cost down !! I would have the ability to make my own, but unfortunately don't have the space for storing.

 

Turned out a lovely morning and am anxiously waiting the boys coming with the sheds. Feel a bit like a child at Christmas !

Enjoy

[buster151]

looking good

[Fly_caster]

Very smart so far - well done

 

Steve

[showman]

Well, the two boys arrived at 10.00am and were done and dusted by 11.30am (tea break included)

[celtic]

Where did you purchase the lofts mate ?

[REDROCKET]

Looking good

[sapper756]

Very tidy m8http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/animatedpigeons.gif

[andy Burgess]

looking good Paul

[highwings]

very smart and tidy

[showman]

Where did you purchase the lofts mate ?

The sheds were made by Martin Jamiesons' , Banbridge. Really nice chap & a great bunch of lads.

[William Reid]

Good looking lofts m8 atb

[alex wight]

nice wee project Paul, looking good and i,m sure you will have them kitted out to your high standard. Will catch up soon.

 

alex

[franny41]

Very nice.

[showman]

Thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated.

On the worksheet today......get traps fitted !!

When I ordered the sheds, I supplied them with 3 frames made from 3"x1.5". This would ensure the spaces left to locate the traps would be exact. Hopefully, you can make out from the photo, that the frames I gave them are thicker than the framework they use, and so the frames on the inside are not flush. Why I did this will hopefully become clear as we progress.

[buster151]

very nice

[peter2010]

Coming together well best of luck m8

[Fly_caster]

Very smart and tidy looking, really looking forward to seeing the completed job.

 

 

Well done,

 

Steve

[andy Burgess]

Thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated.

On the worksheet today......get traps fitted !!

When I ordered the sheds, I supplied them with 3 frames made from 3"x1.5". This would ensure the spaces left to locate the traps would be exact. Hopefully, you can make out from the photo, that the frames I gave them are thicker than the framework they use, and so the frames on the inside are not flush. Why I did this will hopefully become clear as we progress.

can we have a geuss ?? =lining the walls ??