Pads Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Can any one tell me the words for ....Lean to (or other name that is better) Basically Wooden post covered by planks to make wall, post coverd in galvanised sheets to make the roof , leaning against a barn also word for: Galvanised sheets ( the rippled ones used for roofing)Rubble (lumps of concreat/stone )On-going project Many thanks for any help x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 lean to - appentisalthough abri would probably also be accepted.Tole ondulée - corrugated metal sheet Rubble - best described a stones - pierres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Many thanks andyh4great help x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I had a large lean-to attached to the end of my big barn tall enough to accommodate a combine. It wasn't on the plan cadastral when we came to apply for PdeC but that's another story. The Secretary in the Mairie always calls it a Hanger, so that's what it remains (even if the item itself came down in the last gale)/Galvanized sheeting - Panneaux galvanisee ondulee ('e' acute 'e')Rubble - can't remember...see it all the time on the hopper with rubble in it at the dechetterie (I must be having a senior moment)....Ah yes 'Gravats'. [Not to be confused with the rubble you infill the centre of a solid wall with, which the locals here call 'torchi' which almost certainly isn't spelt like that !]On-going works - projet en courspEDIT : yes. 'Appentis' would be more appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Many thanks Gyn paulTalking of plan cadastral I believe these lean to's are on this . Do you think I should say they are going to replaced in the future? I will be one day but have more important work to do first.I have heard mine called Hanger as well , although it was only wide enough to take a large car or small tractor.The reason we have taken them down was so the builders could reach the roof of the main building and because they were so dangerous and would of fallen down soon and I had nighmares about the roofing flying off and killing some one in the next strong wind . As they were road side .Just going to get some pictures to show what I mean before[IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z22/pads_03/IMG_5823.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z22/pads_03/IMG_5818.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z22/pads_03/IMG_4238.jpg[/IMG]After[IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z22/pads_03/IMG_6194.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z22/pads_03/IMG_6282.jpg[/IMG]Do you think I will have to replace them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Rubble/hardcore, = gravats.If intended for infill then - remblais.Most modern roofing sheets are the square(ish) section electrogalvanised powder coated type, they are known as Tôle bac acier, the double skinned insulated ones are Tôle bac acier isolée. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks chancer ... but its the old type I need as I need to explain in a letter what I have taken down and what works Im doing on the barn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Also boys while I have your attention...I want to put wooden shutters on the big back window but the walls are round ..... what options do I have as they are going to stick out alot if straight ... dont want metal roll up type ...would like to keep rustic looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote user="Pads"]Also boys while I have your attention...I want to put wooden shutters on the big back window but the walls are round ..... what options do I have as they are going to stick out alot if straight ... dont want metal roll up type ...would like to keep rustic looking [/quote]The window frame is not curved though is it? Put the shutters as close to the frame as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 The window is flat but its when the shutters are open and they will be quiet large ones. That I think I will have a problem. As they will not lay back flat and will stick out , Im thinking about having them hinged in the middle so they will curve around with the wall. Would this be possible or will it cause a weakness when shut in the strong winds ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 How about "Volets persiennes bois" they fold into about 150mm sections and fold flat against the side of the stone casement. Good luck with what looks like a big job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I did think about this but the view is fantastic out of that window and I dont want to cut down on any of the viewing area. Now the roof has been done I think that is a large chunk of the job done .... It will be a big job ...but for me a labour of love Im very excited by it , just wish I had the money to get it done faster . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 You could use offset cranked hinges but they will look a little odd when open (gap beside the window frame) but at least they would open!Otherwise make wooden persiennes, a bit like bi-fold or even tri-fold doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The way I would attack it is to sort out the window reveals and frame to receive 'tri-fold' shutters which would lie flat within the reveal and be concealed from view by the frame...alternatively if you want the 'look' of shutters ..why not simply hinge them in the middle so that the follow the curve of the wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Jus to expand this thread 'French for......' what are the French words required when you hit your thumb with a hammer [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 P*t**n d* m*rd* !! (said loudly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote user="BIG MAC"]The way I would attack it is to sort out the window reveals and frame to receive 'tri-fold' shutters which would lie flat within the reveal and be concealed from view by the frame...alternatively if you want the 'look' of shutters ..why not simply hinge them in the middle so that the follow the curve of the wall?[/quote]Yes I would like to have shutters ...so I think the hinged way is best ....trouble is I was also thinking of a balcony on the back wall as well .....but that not for a very long time and may not even happen as I like the look of that wall and wouldnt want to break it up ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote user="Pads"]I did think about this but the view is fantastic out of that window and I dont want to cut down on any of the viewing area. [/quote]? I don't quite understand that comment Pads. Our wooden persiennes don't affect the view at all - they fold back just like the big ones do but are in 4 bits, rather than just the one. Bought from and made to measure by Lapeyre, where you can see them all on display before buying if you want to see what I mean "in the flesh", as it were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 P*t**n d* m*rd* !! (said loudly)Loiseau, that's it in a nutshell! [:D]If you want something more acceptable to say in polite company you could just say flute alors or zut alors but that's really too tame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote user="cooperlola"][quote user="Pads"] I did think about this but the view is fantastic out of that window and I dont want to cut down on any of the viewing area. [/quote]? I don't quite understand that comment Pads. Our wooden persiennes don't affect the view at all - they fold back just like the big ones do but are in 4 bits, rather than just the one. Bought from and made to measure by Lapeyre, where you can see them all on display before buying if you want to see what I mean "in the flesh", as it were. [/quote]I assumed he meant ones that folded to the sides of the windows like the old victorian ones here , But now Im thinking they fold to the out side wall , which would be Ideal...I shall have a look for a Lapeyre website and see if they hae any there .... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 No they don't Pads, they do fold into the side of the window reveals but for heavens sake they are only a few of inches wide when they are closed, you really aren't going to loose very much view; unless of course your windows are only about a foot wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 In case it's any clearer, Pads, "persiennes" are made in sort of narrow vertical strips, and fold back concertina-style to fit into either side of the window recess. Depending on the width of the window they have to cover when they are in their "closed" position, they might take up about 3cm on either side of the recess when concertina-d back into their "open" position. So they really don't cut out any light to speak of.The only downside is that you don't have the pretty effect of the open, normal shutters lying either side of the window, if that is a concern to you.Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 You could get a pair of volets made in CCMIC to whatever spec you wanted Pads. They could be made split with a hinge in the center so they folded flat to the wall when they were opened. It isn't a very sharp curve after allThey are on the Eastern adge of Carcassonne on the N113, Narbonne road. I had my workshop windows and doors made there to my spec and they are good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Like wot I said Jonz albeit I would personally prefer the 'tucked into the reveal option' and probably in powder coated aluminium. With all the palaver it would be easy enough to make the opening up to whatever size one wanted to optimise the view. The window itself would be flat so you could even have a roller shutter with the shutter box built into a 'dummy' oak lintel....or vertical blinds...or captive venetian blinds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Of course, you know how to make a venetian blind BM [:-))]I think that Pads said that she definately doesn't want to go to roller blinds and keep it trad. That barn has to be seen to be believed. Been there, seen that and I can understand what she is going to do [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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