Roundhouse Roof Construction

What is the roof construction of the original roundhouse and are there any ideas on creating this with the model.

Roundhouse roof construction.

Its natural round shape dates back to the bronze age. In spite of their visual appeal they can be a nightmare for the do it yourself homeowner. In this barn concept the round shape is further optimised through the use of modern materials and techniques. The design is based on the celtic roundhouse of which there are reconstructions three miles away and traces on the mountain behind us.

All resting on a very strong self supporting roundwood reciprocal roof see here for the building history of this roundhouse to date. As a bit of general information the pitch slope of the roof will affect the type material that you use to roof the roundhouse. A guide to starting a roundhouse roof based at butser ancient farm in hampshire uk. Towers and turrets are attractive architectural features.

Subscriber member login. Using this method to erect the first rafters no scaffolding is needed. The result is a barn concept in which animal health work convenience and cost efficiency are the top priorities. Overlapping materials like shingles for example require a minimum pitch of the roof to keep water from creeping in as the overlapped portion of the material may not be actually sealed merely overlapped.

Posted by anonymous on monday august 23 2004 8 20 am i m modelling a walthers modern roundhouse and would like to create a more realistic roof. Above that will go insulation waterproof membrane soil and plants.