Roll Off Roof Observatory Garden Shed

Testing the steel u profile layout after mounting the horizontal beam extending from the shed.

Roll off roof observatory garden shed.

Instead of having to lift off the roof of an observatory these roofs can be rolled to one side and easily moved back afterword to protect the equipment. Testing the scope height vs. The roof shall roll sideways. We can manufacture rolling roof observatories or opening top observatoru ideal for the home astronomers.

Just waiting for the roof. Garden observatory we are the specialise in garden observatories in standard and bespoke designs. Observatory walls shows that there is little loss of sky as compared to earlier. Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts.

Track sections are 10 feet in length and come with pre drilled 3 8 holes for lag or through bolting to the observatory side walls and roof support system. Phil harrington s star watcher observatory roll away shed on a deck with surrounding light screen fence. Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design. I built my roll off support jacks out using 1 4 thick 4 x 4 steel plates from lowe s i cut them to size and 5 8 diameter 8 galvanized bolts.

I followed the updated plans from skyshed for the roll off support for the most part. Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit. I have a lovely purpose built workshop well insulated and warm. I had to chisel a hole in the paving stone to make room for the bolt.

Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit. 4x4 wooden poles will carry the roof when rolled open. Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch. Looks like the space inside will be quite sufficient for one or two persons.

A observatory to suite all prices ranges. Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch. Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design. Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed.

Walls and structure for roof support complete with steel tracks. The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate. Rare appearance of a big dob rather than a pier mounted sct or refractor. The cost to make my own was a little less than 30.

In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard. Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed. Our home farm roll off roof observatories are custom designed timber observatories built specifically for you your location and your telescope. Luckily i have two buildings in my garden.