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Paint TrackA paint tray used to be able to dip the structural steel tubing into the primer paint.dozer
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Dipping BeamsThis isn't the best way to paint the steel tubing, it uses too much paint (as it turns out) and unless the metal is extremely clean (as in wiped clean with thinner) the coverage is spotty. dozer
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Starting the RoofStarting to put up the roof structure. dozer
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Corner WeldA corner section sitting on a column. They do eventually touch up paint all of the welds in the structure.dozer
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WalkwayTouching up paint and creating the attic walkway. dozer
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Attic WalkwayThis allows for easier access to the attic area. Created from two parallel steel tubing beams with C section rib supports and 20mm grade A plywood as the walkway. dozer
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CPAC Roof Tile EngineerThe tiling engineer from the company to do the roof tiling measuring and checking the roof structure so far. As they only lay down the tiles they must check that the roof structure is straight and able to hold the tile load. dozer
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Post to be Topped OffThis short post will be topped off with lanko 701 grout so the metal roof structure is sitting on concrete.dozer
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Cutting the RaftersA guide line is used to ensure the rafters are cut at the proper point. dozer
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Gable VentThe gable vent is installed. dozer
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Wood in RaftersHard wood is fitted in the end of the rafters to be used as a surface to install the fascia board. dozer
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FasciaThis project used the heavier conwood (6" and 8") as fascia. This seems to work better than the thinner Shera fascia as the conwood doesn't warp over time.dozer
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