weekend project (none car related)

exosteve · 30-11-2013, 13:01

winter on the doorstep and I love to retreat to my man cave stick the log burner on and forget the world.

Its been there for 10 years now and has developed quite a few leaks and a lot of rot.

so its time to replace the roof

exosteve · 30-11-2013, 13:02

I could do without rain for a day or two

exosteve · 30-11-2013, 13:03

not quite as big a project as ricks but.....

zippy656 · 30-11-2013, 13:04

Love the new sun roof!

exosteve · 30-11-2013, 13:04

looks like a tornado hit.

elty001 · 30-11-2013, 14:44

At least you have got plenty of wood to burn to keep you warm with roof off

What are you replacing it with?
I did mine with box profile steel sheets but I get a lot of condensation.
Might go back to timber and felt.
I need to sort mine out so I can use it as a workshop again not a kids toy store.

exosteve · 30-11-2013, 14:48

same roof going on mate with new timbers that were free.
polycarb double glaze stuff. and yes I have enough fire wood for 3 years

elty001 · 30-11-2013, 16:28

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Originally Posted by exosteve

same roof going on mate with new timbers that were free.
polycarb double glaze stuff. and yes I have enough fire wood for 3 years

I have to work in mine to keep warm

Got an oil filled radiator but by the time it warms up I've finished what I'm doing

rustic · 30-11-2013, 17:25

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Originally Posted by elty001

I have to work in mine to keep warm

Got an oil filled radiator but by the time it warms up I've finished what I'm doing

We bought one of those Aldi Outdoor Quartz infra red heaters, 3 x1 kw...

Spends more time in my garage if ever I have jobs to do, as the heat is direct, and warms you not the air, doesn't blow dust around like a fan heater.

1 kw is usually enough.

exosteve · 30-11-2013, 18:49

it was 40 degrees in the man cave last winter when the snow was down...

solarman216 · 30-11-2013, 19:02

Love it, nice little den, get away from it all in there I can see, my workshop is similar, got a wood burner of sorts but need to fill some holes up with glass to feel the benefit, also need to improve drainage to stop it flooding during heavy rain, but just had no time, Rick

zippy656 · 30-11-2013, 20:21

I want one.

Be nice to get the car in too...

Fez_uk · 30-11-2013, 20:31

Looks cool inside, Are you hoping to be finished by the end of the weekend?

I still need to do some upgrades to my man shack.

bry · 30-11-2013, 20:31

Calor gas heater in my workshop/hideaway.Just need to leave the door open a little.But gets toasty in no time.

Sweety · 30-11-2013, 22:21

That's some size man cave

looks about the size of my whole back garden, i've just got a 5x7ft shed thats well past it's best but can't get into it as it's full of bikes & the Son's back seat out of his car

TBH i'd love to build something like that on the back of our house but the thing is starting to subside by the looks of it

30-11-2013, 19:02	#11
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Love it, nice little den, get away from it all in there I can see, my workshop is similar, got a wood burner of sorts but need to fill some holes up with glass to feel the benefit, also need to improve drainage to stop it flooding during heavy rain, but just had no time, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

30-11-2013, 13:04	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Love the new sun roof!

30-11-2013, 14:44	#6
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	At least you have got plenty of wood to burn to keep you warm with roof off What are you replacing it with? I did mine with box profile steel sheets but I get a lot of condensation. Might go back to timber and felt. I need to sort mine out so I can use it as a workshop again not a kids toy store.

30-11-2013, 14:48	#7
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	same roof going on mate with new timbers that were free. polycarb double glaze stuff. and yes I have enough fire wood for 3 years

30-11-2013, 18:49	#10
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	it was 40 degrees in the man cave last winter when the snow was down...

30-11-2013, 20:21	#12
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	I want one. Be nice to get the car in too...

30-11-2013, 20:31	#13
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Looks cool inside, Are you hoping to be finished by the end of the weekend? I still need to do some upgrades to my man shack.

30-11-2013, 20:31	#14
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Calor gas heater in my workshop/hideaway.Just need to leave the door open a little.But gets toasty in no time.

30-11-2013, 22:21	#15
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	That's some size man cave looks about the size of my whole back garden, i've just got a 5x7ft shed thats well past it's best but can't get into it as it's full of bikes & the Son's back seat out of his car TBH i'd love to build something like that on the back of our house but the thing is starting to subside by the looks of it