Loft Advice

[SmithFamilyLoft]

Are those white roof panels for light or for looks ? The more work you do on this little "project" the larger it looks. You must have mentioned the measurements and square foortage a dozen times, but what are they again ? If this doesn't get at least an honorable mention in the annual AU loft design contest, then I will really be surprized. Personally, I think it's gonna be a National Design Winner !

[learning]

Well Warren, frankly, I don't care what kind of awards it wins as long as it provides a healthy, stress free home for it's inhabitants. When all is said and done it is going to be about 820 square feet inside with about 400 square feet of aviary space.

The sklight panels are going to serve two purposes. One, it will significantly increase the amount of natural sunlight into the loft but since they are translucent instead of transparent, they will diffuse the light so it shouldn't have the greenhouse effect that raises the temperature inside so many structures that have clear windows down here. The second pupose of the skylights is that I think it will make it easier for my birds to find their home. The white panels give the roof a distinctive look and since the loft is hidden down in a bunch of trees, it should make it a little easier to find. Hopefully they will be able to distinguish it quickly and dive for the trap before Mr. Hawk realizes that the buffet is open. Well, that is the theory anyway!

Dan

[LokotaLoft]

Love your loft Just wondering how much those roofing sheets cost per sheet there thats a whole lotta roofing going on lol Excellent job cant wait to see the finished product inside and out hehe

[learning]

The red panels are $15 each and the translucent panels were $43 each. I know, I was a little taken back by the price of the skylight sheets at first but I do think they are going to do the job well.

Dan

[mr squeaks]

Originally Posted by learning

The red panels are $15 each and the translucent panels were $43 each. I know, I was a little taken back by the price of the skylight sheets at first but I do think they are going to do the job well.

Dan

LOL

Gee, Dan, the more you describe your loft, the more some members may want to come and live in your loft along with your pijies!!

Talk about your PIGEON PALACE!!

I, too, am REALLY looking forward to an extensive TOUR when the loft is finished!!

[Trees Gray]

I know my birds will want to move to your loft once it is finished, if they got a tour. LOL

Talk about a pigeon paradise!

I'm looking forward to pics of your grand opening.

[learning]

There is a standing invitation to anyone that wants to make the trek to the deep South for the grand ribbon cutting! I would promise fried chicken, grits and cololard greens for all...but I hate grits and collard greens!

Seriously, I would welcome any visitors that would like to come down.

Dan

[Trees Gray]

Hey Dan,

You mean come up...for us that are even deeper in the south.

We will be going back up to Jefferson, GA. this year, we may just stop by ....with lots of notice, of course.

[mr squeaks]

LUCKY Treesa!

I live much too far away and don't like traveling anyway. More's the pity because I LOVE fried chicken and collards! Grits are OK...

So, I will patiently wait for pictures and oooooh and ahhhhh along with everyone else who can't make the trip!

[LokotaLoft]

I think I will have to wait for the virtual tour too lol but I still cant wait to see it ,its gonna be a hugeeeee event for sure will there be fireworks too?

[learning]

Nope, no fireworks. With my luck I would manage to burn down what I just finished!

Dan

[TerriB]

Originally Posted by learning

...The sklight panels...will diffuse the light so it shouldn't have the greenhouse effect that raises the temperature inside so many structures that have clear windows down here...
Dan

Another advantage of the panels being translucent is that the birds inside aren't stressed by seeing hawks flying overhead.

Originally Posted by mr squeaks

...I LOVE fried chicken and collards! Grits are OK...

Mmmm, grits and red-eye gravy - mmmm!

Originally Posted by learning

Nope, no fireworks. With my luck I would manage to burn down what I just finished!
Dan

[youssef401]

good thanks

[ohiogsp]

How is this loft coming? Lets see some pics. I can tell by what was already posted you are a loft building god.

[hillfamilyloft]

Don't let my birds see that loft. They might fly off and go there.
Randy