07-07-2021, 12:27 AM
The corrugated steel roofing is best for the tropics. During Cyclone Yasi in 2011 we finished up with tree branches piled high on our roof which after clearing disclosed only a few minor dents. Next door had a tiled roof which suffered a lot of broken tiles allowing water to enter which damaged their ceilings. In the tropics the roofing sheets are secured with screws which have a rectangular cyclone washer and a recessed nitrile seal.
Re tourers in Australia; I am in the process of completing the hood for my 1936 Tourer and it will be marvellous to be able to drive comfortably in its shade. I’ll put some photos up when it is complete. I was unable to get the proper Austin design to work despite Nick Lettington’s excellent sketches so designed my own frame from 1” light pipe which folds very nicely.
Re tourers in Australia; I am in the process of completing the hood for my 1936 Tourer and it will be marvellous to be able to drive comfortably in its shade. I’ll put some photos up when it is complete. I was unable to get the proper Austin design to work despite Nick Lettington’s excellent sketches so designed my own frame from 1” light pipe which folds very nicely.