That's sad Graham ,if the kits are no longer available,like you I built mine
from a kit 25 years ago,and its still going strong .Can't see any reason why
it won't go on for ever providing its kept well painted,mind it was a bugger
to paint originally,all those slats three coats !, .had to spread it out
all over the lawn on newspaper,much to the disapproval of the boss.....

RonB

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In uk.sci.weather on Wed, 15 Mar 2006, Graham Easterling Graham@nospame
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Trevor,

Got mine from www.met-check.co.uk (01296 7122354)

Made well enough, but the paint was a bit thin - put an extra coat on

Graham

But why are they so bloody expensive? I don't see why they should cost
more than, say £100.
--
Paul Hyett, Cheltenham

Agree, they suppliers would argue the turnover is small.

The iron stand was poor. Came painted, but after just 2 weeks in the salty
sea air it was starting to rust, so had to paint that as well.

My 1stt Stevenson Screen was bought as a kit, which you had to paint & put
together, time consuming but it lasted 25 years. This one's a year old,
interesting to see how well it will last. You can't get kits anymore (as
far as I'm aware).

Graham

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