On 04/01/2012 1:32 PM, Bob H wrote:
I am looking to build my own stevenson screen after my original one was
damaged by the recent storms.

I know I could repair it but the plywood is showing signs of rotting and
needs replacing

Anyway, I have been looking for small louvre doors to make a new screen
from and came across these:
http://www.nextdaydiy.com/doors-c1/l...vre-doors-pp85


Would they be as good as the original louvre one, as I am a bit
concerned the gap between the slats may not be enough.


When you say the plywood is rotting I presume you mean the roof? If
that is the only problem why not buy a sheet of marine ply, have it
neatly cut to size for 50p, and you'll have enough spare for future
replacements.
A couple of years ago I reconstructed a Stevenson screen from my Casella
original bought in 1960 and a more recent but poorer quality screen
(thinner louvres+all held together by staples) I'd got from someone
moving on to a fancy UKMO plastic unit. In general terms I used the
frame from the later unit (better legs you see) with the louvred panels
from the original. Came up gleaming but took ages.
There is a chap who produces these screens at relatively low cost. He
posted on here in recent weeks

http://groups.google.com/group/uk.sc...6edf79fb2ff5ec

Using the panels you suggest just make sure there is sufficient overlap
of the louvres to keep out the low angle sun

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George in Epping
www.eppingweather.co.uk
www.winter1947.co.uk