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Any recommendations for the width of the ledger board. I will use 145mm x 47mm rafters at aroumd 5 degree angle so not sure whether to use 175mm or 200mm x 47mm? Regards Jon

That seems pretty straightforward. I had thought to rest it up on temporary screws so at least I am goung about it in the right way Thank you

Thanks. If I use these I presume the stud is screwed directky into the masonry, no 'raw plug' or similar. Resin in drill hole the drive in the stud?

Dear all I have planning permission for my lean to shed. I am going to have a ledger attached to my side wall of my house of either 175mm x 47mm C24 or 200mm x 47mm C24. It will be about 5m long. Off it will come angled rafter brackets for 145mm x 47mm rafters. What fixings would you folk...

Thanks Tom Yes I see your point. Will give the framola kit a try Jon

Thanks Steve Agree they look good. Will give them a go

Thank you. Will take a look

Agree Ollie. Interestibg to hear peoples experiences

Dear all My first project was a green oak gazebo with tenons etc all cut by myself. Very enjoyable but tine consuming. I am hopefully starting a lean to shed project this year but time pressures. It will be against the house wall with wall brackets to attach beams. At the other end I am...

Thanks folks. Got them drawn by my brother using autocad in the end Regards Jon

Dear all My brother is helping with my planning application for a lean to shed to the side of my corner plot. There is a garden wall which I want to use as the side walls of the shed to maximise space. Beyond the wall is a hedge that I own so there is 310mm between outside face of the wall and...

Hi I need planning permission for a lean to shed. It will be a timber frame with PIR roof panels. I need to draw the elevations. Any recommendations for a cheap (or free) software I could use? Regards Jon

Dear members I have nearly finished my staircase refurb. I have preserved the old handrail which I think is Sapele. I bought oak newel post caps as in the photo but they won't match the rail even when stained. Does anyone know where I can get rebated full and half newell caps for 90mm posts in...