[Atmob-discuss] observatory dome versus roll-off - looking foradvice

[Paul A. Valleli]

George,
Several of us in ATMoB subscribe to the skyshed web
discussion pages at
skyshed at yahoogroups.com
There is a wealth of information there and plans are
available for a rolloff at nominal cost.
Gary Weston is finishing up his shed/observatory.
A building permit is required in most N.E.
communities and the foundation must go below frost
line - 48" around here.
 
Many amateurs bypass this minor cost by placing the
shed on concrete blocks, making it a temporary
building without an occupancy permit. That's not an
option for a school group.
 
Paul
 
---- Original message ----

  Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 16:55:05 -0500
  From: "George Roberts" <gr at gr5.org>
  Subject: Re: [Atmob-discuss] observatory dome
  versus roll-off - looking foradvice
  To: <atmob-discuss at atmob.org>
  >You guys are great. I got great advice on the
  roll-off versus dome
  >issues. Not just from Mario and Steve but some
  off-the-list responses
  >also. Basically for educational purposes (larger
  groups), roll-off is
  >better.
  >
  >We are planning to have low walls (about 5 feet
  probably). Any advice
  >about designing and building roll-offs would be
  great. e.g. I'm
  >currently thinking of having the entrance door
  extend up into the gable
  >so there is no possibility of the roof ever
  hitting the scope.
  >
  >- George Roberts
  >http://gr5.org
  >
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