Jan 29 2016 curved timber roof structure for shepherd huts.
Shepherds hut roof structure.
Each piece is then sawn reduced to size planed and hand shaped to make what are simply beautiful strong curved roof structures.
All timber is hand picked from a large sawmill in leicestershire by phillip.
One easter i built a shepherd s hut in france.
Some components have also until now been difficult to source such as high quality traditional cast iron wheels small quantities of curved corrugated roofing sheets and even good quality and.
Our shepherd hut curved timber roofs are made from canadian poplar renowned for its strength straight grain and smooth finish.
Here at plain huts we have developed a kit that will give you a head start.
For security of the hut.
Or you may have the time and the skills and the inclination build your own shepherd s hut.
Because a shepherd s hut can be such a versatile space there isn t a categorical yes or no answer.
Our flat pack is made up of the rolling chassis plus four walls roof joists and roofing material and fixings.
Corrugated sheeting was the original material that shepherds used to roof their huts.
Back in the 1700s and 1800s however shepherds would use corrugated iron for their roofs.
Building your own shepherd s hut can be a most rewarding project and not as difficult as you might think especially now tithe barn can supply you with full plans and a comprehensive step by step guide with photographic and written instructions to lead you through your first build.