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DISTANCE BETWEEN 6X3 S

  • 13-02-2015 11:46pm
    #1
    keep going
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    what distance do space yer 6x3 in a roof.i normally go 5 ft but a neighbour is thinking of going 7 ft which im not gone on


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  • #2
    ford 5600
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭ford 5600


    keep going wrote: »
    what distance do space yer 6x3 in a roof.i normally go 5 ft but a neighbour is thinking of going 7 ft which im not gone on

    Certainly no more than the 5 foot, probably somewhere between 4 and 5 foot. At 7 foot , you would possibly need a board on top of the sheeting to walk on when putting on the roof, if you get my drift. As your weight would be too much for the sheeting, causing it to sag between the timbers. 1 more timber in the length of a roof will make a big difference, and won't break the bank.


  • #3
    foxy farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,194 ✭✭✭foxy farmer


    7ft spacings and light gauge sheeting would be a disaster from the outset. At 5ft a good stride will get your almost from one stick to the next if you are walking on the roof. 4-5ft here. Nothing more. Have side sheeting on one shed that has 7ft spacing. See them sheets bend in last years storms. 6×3s are around 1€ /ft and easy to put up. Buckled sheets look bad and can't be straightened.


  • #4
    9935452
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    keep going wrote: »
    what distance do space yer 6x3 in a roof.i normally go 5 ft but a neighbour is thinking of going 7 ft which im not gone on

    Same as the other 2 lads here 4 to 5 feet max. If someone is thinking of going 7 foot to save money they are probably getting light sheeting too. the tow together could be a disaster especially if there was heavy snow . it could take down the roof.
    one or two extra timber wont break the bank


  • #5
    Deepsouthwest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,282 ✭✭✭Deepsouthwest


    9935452 wrote: »
    Same as the other 2 lads here 4 to 5 feet max. If someone is thinking of going 7 foot to save money they are probably getting light sheeting too. the tow together could be a disaster especially if there was heavy snow . it could take down the roof.
    one or two extra timber wont break the bank
    Heavy or light gauge, 5ft spacings would be the max I'd go.


  • #6
    st1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 936 ✭✭✭st1979


    The grant spec says 1.8 meter max which is 6'. I went slightly more than 5'. light tin but it's corrugated. Normally use box and have used 0.7 mm box at 5' and it kinks easier.


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  • #7
    Reggie.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,546 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    st1979 wrote: »
    The grant spec says 1.8 meter max which is 6'. I went slightly more than 5'. light tin but it's corrugated. Normally use box and have used 0.7 mm box at 5' and it kinks easier.

    Corrugated is far stronger than the box. The groves are wider so not as strong


  • #8
    Miname
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Miname


    box profile-5ft corrugated-6ft insulated- 7ft.


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