Shepherds Hut Roof Structure

Jan 29 2016 curved timber roof structure for shepherd huts.

Shepherds hut roof structure.

One easter i built a shepherd s hut in france. This particular wheeled hut is located in rural worcestershire and has the traditional cast iron wheels and undercarriage recovered from a severely decayed shepherds hut recovered from an the external cladding is the traditional corrugated steel with a curved roof. Or you may have the time and the skills and the inclination build your own shepherd s hut. Here at plain huts we have developed a kit that will give you a head start.

Each piece is then sawn reduced to size planed and hand shaped to make what are simply beautiful strong curved roof structures. Corrugated sheeting was the original material that shepherds used to roof their huts. All timber is hand picked from a large sawmill in leicestershire by phillip. A shepherd s hut can be used for both private and commercial use whilst at the same time it can be fully transportable or used as a more permanent structure.

Some components have also until now been difficult to source such as high quality traditional cast iron wheels small quantities of curved corrugated roofing sheets and even good quality and. Because a shepherd s hut can be such a versatile space there isn t a categorical yes or no answer. Nowadays it s more common to have a corrugated roof sheet made from steel which wasn t invented until the 1850s rather than iron. Our shepherd hut curved timber roofs are made from canadian poplar renowned for its strength straight grain and smooth finish.

Building your own shepherd s hut can be a most rewarding project and not as difficult as you might think especially now tithe barn can supply you with full plans and a comprehensive step by step guide with photographic and written instructions to lead you through your first build.