Green Roof For Tiny Library

We had the cool opportunity of donating a tiny steel roof to this little free library in cambridge on.

Green roof for tiny library.

However you could choose to paint it any color you like. To top it off the turtle theme was a perfect match with our mascot nailz. Little free library plans little free libraries little library metal shed roof roof replacement cost library inspiration library ideas roof design urban. Keep the miter saw set to the same angle five degrees as you cut the top of the side pieces cut the roof piece to span the top of the library box 26 3 4.

We ve granted more than 1 000 little libraries and counting through our impact library program including 100 speciality libraries granted in honor of reaching the 100 000th library milestone this year. Yet it has three shelves making it a larger little library. It s a custom piece in our tile red canadian made steel. Demonstrate green building techniques and materials whenever possible.

I make all my little libraries from cedar with a plywood roof for added durability. Use screws rather than nails and several coats of stain or paint. The rustic lending library. With many schools and public libraries closed little free library book sharing boxes are more important than ever.

Little free library with a green roof. Attach the roof as you have attached all prior pieces. The new 10 000 square foot kew gardens hill library is a renovation and 3 000 square foot expansion of the 1966 lindsey library. Step 5 make frame around the top.

This is a handmade neighborhood library. This little library shares a traditional design plan with a rectangular shape and a shingled roof. If you have built your library and are experiencing common problems like condensation forming inside the library leaks or paint fading check out our faqs for tips. Custom glass fiber reinforced concrete panels that clad the facade.

Build and finish the library to last. Your library will arrive sanded ready to paint or stain. The window is made with shatter resistant plexi glass for added safety. The book area is approximately 14 1 2 wide and 10 deep and 19 tall.

See the before and after pictures below. Article by linda lachere.