In the spring of 2014, I received planning permission from my wife to build an observatory with one key
stipulation: it had to look like a normal "townhouse!". After some searching on Marktplaats, I found a
suitable shed to convert into a roll-off-roof observatory.
First we had to fix any rotten supports before we could focus on strengthing the roof. A roll-off-roof
design was the perfect choice for my requirements. Relatively simple to build and automate in the future.
The following gallery documents the six-week build process, completed with the help of my son.
Almost FinishedAnother TelescopeAnother breakBuilding InspectorsBuildingBuilding1Computer SelfCorner SupportsCuppa TeaFinally FinishedFixing the RailsFixing the RotFixing the Rot1Getting ReadyGetting Ready1Help ArrivesHelp Arrives1How it looksLaying the Foundation1Laying the Foundation2Laying the FoundationsMore Screws PleaseMore WheelsMore inspectionsNearly FinishedNearly Finished1Placing a telescopeReady to BuildRepairing RotRoll off SupportsRoll off supports1Roof Still WorksRoof SupportsRoof WorksRoofSeeing the PotentialStrengthStrengtheningTaking a breakWhat a MessWhat a Mess1Wheels againWheels
