[SML] SCR warehouse roof failure

[Jon Lagerquist]

My information on the roof failure and recovery is not first hand since 
I retired in 2023. The actual section of the roof that fell in was over 
the paint space. I expect that is because it was the longest span, Given 
the failure I expect that the roof over the costume storage, prop 
storage, and scenery storage is also compromised. A large amount of 
stuff has been moved to shipping containers in the parking lot. I 
understand that the paint space still has an abundance of natural light 
and expect that it will for a while.

Jon

On 2/24/2025 12:39 PM, Richard Niederberg wrote:
> Dear Jon,
> Has your prop storage room been restored to its former state before the 
> roof damage? Were most of the items stored there salvageable? Status 
> Report please!
> 
> /s/ Richard Niederberg
> _________
> 
> 
> On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM Jon Lagerquist via Stagecraft 
> <stagecraft at theatrical.net <mailto:stagecraft at theatrical.net>> wrote:
> 
>     Given the scale, big enough for a person to pass through, I do not
>     think
>     it would be to hard to make a skin of bendable ply, luan, or upson
>     board
>     work. You need to select a material that can bend the radius needed, an
>     1/8" thickness is where I would start.
> 
>     A well laid out frame with the locations of the skin seams
>     considered is
>     a key element. As Greg mentions the core is a major element, the person
>     has to pass though it and if the audience can see into it the look
>     sells
>     the piece. And an inner skin will add stiffness before you put
>     stress on
>     it with the outer skin. This may be more challenging than the outer
>     skin
>     so you might need narrower strips. You most likely need cauls to pull
>     the skin into the frame and hold it while glue sets.
> 
>     Plan on having a bit of room in each sheet for adjustments and test fit
>     to make sure your joints line up. While you can make a gore curve just
>     by placing the edges in the correct place a framing piece in the middle
>     can be a big help. I have gotten the best surface by doing two layers
>     with the seams staggered, which is where more framing comes into play.
>     Because there is more stress on the fasteners than in a flat
>     application
>     situation having a doubled frame so each side has 3/4" to attach to is
>     likely to be helpful. a bunch of ratchet straps can be helpful in
>     pulling the pieces into place. These can also be beveled to the
>     appropriate angle, and one side can be a much narrower piece
>     sistered to
>     the primary framing piece.
> 
>     Other options if seams are a concern is some moulding running the
>     length
>     of the barrel to mask seams or embrace the seams and put rivets along
>     them to highlight them (I know that is not how one would really
>     construct a cannon barrel but it is scenery).
> 
>     Jon
> 
>     On 2/24/2025 10:56 AM, Greg Bierly via Stagecraft wrote:
>      > I have had a few experiences with wiggle-wood.  I think trying to
>     get a
>      > conical shape will be just  frustrating.  You would be better off
>     making
>      > the cylindrical interior and creating the conical shape with a
>     scenic
>      > exterior layer. (i.e. foam, paper mache, etc).  You probably are
>     better
>      > off tapering 5/4 boards lengthwise and mitering all of the edges but
>      > that sounds like a lot of math and glue up.
>      >
>      > Greg
>      >
>      >> On Feb 24, 2025, at 1:15 PM, Joe via Stagecraft
>      >> <stagecraft at theatrical.net <mailto:stagecraft at theatrical.net>>
>     wrote:
>      >>
>      >> So, it looks like I will need to construct it from scratch.  I have
>      >> never made anything using wiggle-wood (i.e. bendable ply) that
>     had a
>      >> conical shape.  Though, perhaps I could cut wedge-shaped pieces and
>      >> form it that way. However, I know that getting the edges of the
>     ply to
>      >> lay flat can
>      >
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