Have been ordered by SWMBO to make a wishing well-type covering for our existing ugly pipe-sticking-up water well. Okay, so it evolved into making an octagonal box, 20in high with 20in radius, for lack of a better term.
2x4s for framing, plywood inside and out with insulation between. Has to be able to be easily removed for work on the well head/pump.
Top a roof supported by 2x4s and a simple rectangle, 2-slope roof.
Here are my initial drawings, if you can call them that. (and you see why I have to go to the sketchup class next week!)
Top view of box
Front view elevation, sort-of
1/4in plywood for the interior and exterior skin (have a sheet lying around) 3/4 for the top, with insulation on the bottom side. exterior decoration TBD, probably paint.
Supports for the roof connected to base unit with 1/2in bolts for easy removal.
A couple of concerns.
1. Insulation. It does get cold here in the mountains.
2. Connecting the "sill" and "header" 2x4s at correct angles. Thinking pocket screws.
3. Making sure lid is tight-fitting for insulation.
2x4s for framing, plywood inside and out with insulation between. Has to be able to be easily removed for work on the well head/pump.
Top a roof supported by 2x4s and a simple rectangle, 2-slope roof.
Here are my initial drawings, if you can call them that. (and you see why I have to go to the sketchup class next week!)
Top view of box
Front view elevation, sort-of
1/4in plywood for the interior and exterior skin (have a sheet lying around) 3/4 for the top, with insulation on the bottom side. exterior decoration TBD, probably paint.
Supports for the roof connected to base unit with 1/2in bolts for easy removal.
A couple of concerns.
1. Insulation. It does get cold here in the mountains.
2. Connecting the "sill" and "header" 2x4s at correct angles. Thinking pocket screws.
3. Making sure lid is tight-fitting for insulation.