retread Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I have no chance until now What are the buildings called which I see in the south west, they resemble a roof without the walls and are a more substantial version of a tonnelle? see i dont even know the words in English let alone French. better still can you buy them off the shelf or do i have to explain to my local artisan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Give us a few more clues retread, what are these buildings used for, are they a garden or farm type thing for growing veg, or for storing/drying maize or tobacco, swimming pool abris??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Something like this top floor in Figeac perhaps...http://renee69.blog50.com/images/medium_P1020025.JPGThese are called soleihos and they were used to dry tobacco crops or skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retread Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Virtual french person was fairly wide of the mark what I've seen is four or more posts or legs supporting a rustic set of roof trusses with a roman tiled roof single storey and looks as if it was used as a store for wood or for ag machines in a field . a sort of small barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Is this the type of thing you mean Retread, they are called hangars (a sort of open barn).http://web.culture.fr/culture/itinpatr/batdep.htm Here's another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 It couldn't be a lavoire could it? For doing the laundry in the days before plumbing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I think what the Op means is an abri de terrace.Attached to the house or freestanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 [quote user="retread"]Virtual french person was fairly wide of the mark what I've seen is four or more posts or legs supporting a rustic set of roof trusses with a roman tiled roof single storey and looks as if it was used as a store for wood or for ag machines in a field . a sort of small barn.[/quote]You're welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retread Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Cat the Lavoire looks right without the laverie, I want just the roof, perhaps virtual French person can help?The hanger is your usual Agricultural barn, far too tall and without the wood maybe I'm in error but isnt a hanger covered in on the sides? I was aware that every thing from a terrace cover to a garden shed is called an Abri but I'm looking for a term specific to this type of construction, sorry to be pedantic but I'm getting used to filling in forms in France and pedantic do'nt come into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 The hangar in my link is in wood. [:)]Good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retread Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Sorry just clicked on your link and yes in wood indeed so any advance on Hanger or sechoire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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