Project climbing wall

[Francis90]

Hi all I am new to the website which a lot of questions to help a project.
I have had a small training climbing wall built in the back garden due to all the lock down. I am looking to add a small roof to it so can use it in the rain. I have put a tarpaulin over it but can not use the top holds.
I am look to put a 500/600 slanted roof on it.

an idea i have in mind is on the flat at the top put some wood up and put it at an angle

 

[Oddbod70]

Hi, and welcome. TBH im not quite sure what you are asking. Probably if i knew anything about climbing walls it would be obvious, but i’m afraid i dont!

so, how much space do you need between the top and the roof? How big does the roof need to be, and how permanent? Is it to Protect from a light shower or torrential rain? how is the climbing wall secured? Is it free standing or bolted down.

i doubt roofing it is too hard but we may ned to know a bit more.

alternatively of course someone may know exactly what you are after and be along shortly With the perfect answer.

 

[Francis90]

 

[Francis90]

The darker bit at the top I want to add to the wall. I am just wondering the best way of making the triangle bits and attaching them to the flat at the top of my wall. Im think two options
Cut a angle in to some larger wood and try and angle the screws in or make them in a sort of frame and attach the back bit then the other two to creat the triangle

 

[Oddbod70]

Ok,i think I'm getting there.

its probably easier make your triangle out of a short (2.4m) length of 150x50 ‘treated‘ wood. make a right angle triangle ‘cos thats easier. Screw these in place from the back using exterior garden screws. Pickup a sheet of WBP ply, or OSB3 if you can handle a big sheet. Cut it to the size of overhang you need and nail it to the triangles. Cover with a bit of roofing felt, or a small pack of felt shingles (which might be cheaper).

its a pretty simple diy job. Your local builders merchant or wickes will have all you need.

Does this make any sense?

 

[Francis90]

Thanks Oddbod70. Yes this makes perfect sense. I’ll get on with it this next week and let you know how I get on