We now offer a much better solution to a diy setup for your backyard observatory.
Diy roll off roof observatory.
Backyard observatories sky and telescope hot product 2005 we sell roll off aka roll away observatory plans online kits and do complete observatory installations within 200k of toronto canada.
Roll off roof roll off roof observatory design we create custom plans for roll off observatories and sell automated roof tracking systems.
Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts.
Our observatories have been built to any size that fit our customers needs from a cozy 9 5 x 9 5 all the way up to 24 x 40.
With over 35 years of residential and commercial construction experience we ve constructed over 300 roll off roof observatories to date across the entire united states.
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My roll off roof observatory.
The home farm observatories story started in 2010 when neil then the owner of a telescope shop was approached by a customer in edinburgh to recommend a good quality roll off roof observatory for the new equipment he was to purchase.
Track sections are 10 feet roll off roof observatory.
Roll off roof supports before the roof can be rolled off the structure you have to build a rail and column system to hold the roof when the observatory is in use.
This is cheap and lightweight and should not need renewing or repair as frequently as a wooden roof clad in roofing felt.
The roof itself was covered in clear 80mm corrugated pvc sheet.
I build the gables on the ground and then attached them to the secured roll off slider.
Skyshed roll off observatories makers of skyshed observatories.
I used two 3 000mm x 660mm sheets which were cut to make two pieces which covered the full slope of the roof with the two off cuts spanning the central gap.
I followed the plans from skyshed for the the gable and roof construction again using deck screws.
We started by using a plan for one of our most popular sheds and added a convenient roll off roof.
Our designs are uniquely individualized for your installation.
For building the roof frame i used a 2 x 6 for the main cross beam and used a 2 x 4 support to level and hold in place.
Several weeks of work.