Friends,
I set a question in August (08/25/06 I think?) about a =
workshop/summerhouse I intended building. My query concerned the =
measurements of each wall in an eight sided (octagonal) building. I =
missed the thread and subsequent replies, until I was able to 'Google' =
it today (wasn't aware group messages were kept historically! WOW!).
I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to reply. especially those =
who gave simple but, successful instruction on how to calculate =
properly. I can now do the math(s) using a pocket calculator, I'm now =
able to see the 'smaller' picture! :-)
The project now has it's base, outer ramp for wheelchair, floor, walls =
and window/door surrounds in place, work has begun on the electrical =
issues. The suggested measurement of 1.675 metres for each wall as I =
believe Si and some others suggested, was correct, it provides a nice =
weather tight fit all round. Sorry for some confusion back in August, my =
base is 4.5 mitres square but, the building is 4 metres square. I =
decided on this measurement based on the fact sawn timber/lumber is =
normally sold in either 2.1 or 2.4 metre lengths in DIY stores in =
Britain. larger sizes are sold by Builders Yards/Suppliers or specialist =
Timber/Lumber Merchants. The measurements also allow for safe =
manouvering/circulation as a wheelchair user and also falls just within =
regulatory restrictions, that avoided the need to apply for Planning =
Permission/Building Permits. Pictures will eventually appear on =
alt.binaries.pictures.woodwork, with a history of construction, probably =
next spring, as winter is nearing.
Rather belatedly, I'd again like to thank everyone who replied to my =
query and I look forward to sharing the pictures of the completed =
project, just as soon as I'm able to finish it.
John