Overview Of Construction

As a busy new homeowner with a full time day job, young family, and with

Loft Dimensions
Length	20 feet
Width	8 feet
Height	9 feet front; 8 feet back

no real construction experience, a project such as this will take me a lot longer than one might expect. However, where possible, I will include a timetable of my work just to show a real example of the time investment involved.

Any big project is almost always made easier and more managable by breaking it up into several smaller subprojects. Listed below are the subprojects that make up the whole of my project.

Foundation

The system beneath the loft which will secure it into place and keep it from shifting or sinking into the ground, or simply falling over.

Floor

The part of the loft which will be built upon and walked upon. Birds aren't very heavy, but people are, so this structure should be as sturdy as any typical floor structure.

Walls

Walls enclose the loft keeping out undesirable things such as rain, snow, excessive sun, cold, vermin, cats, dogs, etc, while keeping in desirable things, such as your birds. The walls will also bear the weight of the roof, and will be used to anchor many of the lofts fixtures.

Roof

A roof is similar to a wall, except for the fact that it's over your head. It's all a matter of perspective.

Fixtures

Fixtures are what transforms the completed structure from an ordinary outdoor shed into a specialized racing loft.

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