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Construction
The deck and pier were built in the spring of '05. The construction of the enclosure was begun in mid-fall of '05. I thought it would take 6 weeks but winter set in early and the project took 6 months! The octogonal area is 9 ft. flat to flat. Attached to the back is the control room area which is about 7x7 ft.
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| Deck Frame | Basic Framework | Basic Framework | Basic Framework |
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| Wood Siding And Trim | Insulated Control Room | Lexan Door | Pier With Shelving For Equipment |
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| Pier Base Isolated From Deck | Roof Frame | 2" Foam Panels Installed and Glassed | Epoxy Coating Applied |
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| Roof Rail Lift Motors | Lift Motors Installed | Lift Limit Switches | Custom Roof Rollers (6) |
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| Roof Roller On Rail | Roof Rollers Installed | 1/15th hp Roof Motor And Chain Drive | Roof Motor With Lexan Rain Guard |
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| Chain Drive Detail | Roof Closed | Roof Open | View Through Doorway |
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| OBS With Nice Sunset | New Siding To Match House | The Wood Siding Was Too Much Maintainance |