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rule on length of load on roof

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  • enfield_freddy
    enfield_freddy Posts: 6,147 Forumite
    because a garage/shed 1m tall would be stupid idea
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    If only wood could be used in some way to construct things larger than individual bits are...
  • Rolandtheroadie
    Rolandtheroadie Posts: 5,102 Forumite
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    You considered the weight? Your roof most likely has a weight limit too.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    You considered the weight? Your roof most likely has a weight limit too.
    50kg static load, usually...
  • Herzlos
    Herzlos Posts: 16,092 Forumite
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    AdrianC wrote: »
    If only wood could be used in some way to construct things larger than individual bits are...

    It's an awful lot stronger if you don't cut it up and bolt it back together though, and a whole lot easier to work with too until you get to 4.8m lengths, they are a pain.

    The weight load is a good point - how much wood are you actually transporting? I take it you've already got a roof rack on?
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