The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

It's just a angled butt joint and a plumb cut, no fancy bird mouth cuts as it's not really needed. That's being screwed together (I've run out of screws blast it!).
It's similar to how it was originally built and that lasted a lifetime so should be good

 

Looks good.

 

I've been off this for a week due to man flu but managed a few more hours today. Rafters are done and I've mortared in a damp course for the back windows (don't know why I didn't before). Front window frames taking shape also. It's beginning to look like a greenhouse!
Am deciding whether to coat it with a preservative on top of the treated timber

 

That's what I was thinking. Might use creosote (or modern equivalent) as it's a dark brown and I have it in the shed!

 

Indeed it is! Creocote is the one, I've used it frequently and always does the job.

 

I did ponder finding some sump oil

 

I've just seen the horrendous price of some wood preservatives

 

Yep! A trip to the local garage isn't such a bad idea afterall

 

Thank you!

Might get round to painting it today if it stays dry. Might also stick in a few ties with the offcuts I have laying around

 

Creocote stinks!