From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Sun Aug 25 2002 - 23:37:53 PDT
This sounds like a good idea. The only thing I have to add, bassed on bitter experience, is make shure
you have some kind of support under the tarp for the complete length of the roof. ie: the tarp should be resting on plywood or similar material. Make shure that
there are no areas that are unsupported,
otherwise the water will find those spots, create a basin, and pull the whole darn thing down. You cannot imagine how pathetic a person looks trying to get rid of
those basins in the middle of a rain storm. If I had been watching myself I would have been doubled over in laughter instead of tears.
Bruce MVPA 23824
Dave Cole wrote:
> I have seen some new reinforced plastic sheeting at the local Menards home store that is designed for muliyear use. The stuff has threads running through it
> and it is very tough stuff. The black would probably be the best UV resisitant material. A very large sheet comes in a roll for about $100 that would be easy
> to fit across a framework of wood to make a temporary shelter. I think the heaviest stuff I saw was 8 or 10 mils thick.
>
> Dave
>
> 8/23/2002 12:52:16 PM, "Paul A. Thomas" <bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi List.
> >
> > Not to try to distract from the 4 legged vs 2 legged piddler-on-tires
> >issue <g>
> > Does anyone have thoughts on protecting a deuce from the weather with a
> >covering? I should have the rest of the hill dug out and retaining walls
> >in place to park the deuce permanently by the time the rains arrive here,
> >but have nothing to cover it with. I can buy canvas or tarp's to cover it
> >with, but was wondering how much more a tent like covering would cost:
> >something which would let me work on the truck when the weather is
> >poor. The truck is ( I think ) normal size : 24' long, 8' wide, 9-10'
> >tall. The parking area I'm digging out will allow 2 feet on either side of
> >the truck for maintenance while parked.
> > Multi year use is primary, but cost will be a factor too.
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> > Paul
> > MVPA# 24986
> > '53 REO M35 Fire Truck Conversion
> > '53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
> >
> >
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