Grasping the plot

Thought we’d have a change of pace today, and a rest from the hammer drill for Brian. So we decided to get the ‘plots’ (the name for the round supports) and rafters fitted for the deck of the shed.

Brian took his time measuring and fixing the frame, to ensure that it wasn’t only the right size for the deck, but also square. He does this by measuring the length of the diagonals, which should be equal.

We then set about placing the plots and laying the rafters, which Brian had already cut to size. He then fixed the rafters in place, and finally adjusted the ‘plots’ to take the weight evenly.

It had all seemed quite challenging to start with, but once we could see how it was all going to work, it became quite easy, although it took us all day. We were pretty pleased with the outcome.