A 60′ long waterslide off the roof of Ron’s house with a ramp at the end. HOW IT’S MADE The slide is made of 8 strips of ply wood 2′ wide by 8′ long. Underneath the slide 3 rows of 1″ conduit run the length of the slide – this gives the slide elasticity and prevents the wood from cracking. About 80 L-brackets hold the guard rails on which are just strips of paneling. 2 steel cables hold the slide to the house – they’re connected to the windowsill and where the back of the slide meets the lower roof. [ Read More ]