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Give me shelter

PostPosted: 14 Jul 2014, 09:21
by JBBQ
Previously I had protected my electronics with a golf umbrella clamp but that all felt very temporary! Got to making this after seeing a more permanent model from a member on here.

It stays flat on the wall by the deck when BBQ is not in use (actually kinda nice wall art?)
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Up and shielding, need better "legs" long term!
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Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 14 Jul 2014, 12:03
by PyroBoris
That's a great shelter and I like the design! I reckon it could make a good al fresco dart board as well? :)

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 14 Jul 2014, 12:27
by Chrig
A very handy bit of shelter for the garden! I started my first pork shoulder in the rain yesterday and can see it being a common feature in Manchester :lol:

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 14 Jul 2014, 14:57
by Deano
Nice, I was thinking of something similar, but with sides that fold out to for a bit of wind protection.

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 14 Jul 2014, 15:39
by JBBQ
There is room for side additions with this design :D It is basically a length of wood on the wall, with hinges to the roof, which means the roof can sit an inch or two off the wall.

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 15 Jul 2014, 09:54
by DJBenz
Nice job. I was going to build a small roof to protect my smoker, but the wood was going to cost more than the BBQ equipment! Settled on putting it in the shed to keep it dry.

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 15 Jul 2014, 14:18
by Stu_C
Good Job!

Being against the wall when not in use also reduces the amount of bird poo landing on it! :D

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 15 Jul 2014, 15:41
by JBBQ
AHA Stu you were the inspiration! Even ordered the shingles from your link!

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 16 Jul 2014, 08:47
by Stu_C
You can't beat the rustic shingles!

How heavy is it? my roof was quite a weight, but it did have a wooden shell underneath it.
Is it quite easy to lift up? This is a great idea.

Re: Give me shelter

PostPosted: 16 Jul 2014, 09:00
by JBBQ
It is pretty heavy but nothing I can't handle! It is supported on one end by the wall so you're not lifting the full weight.