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The roof structure is built using heavy gauge steel. The bigger pieces are 4 * 2 inches 3.2 mm thick. The smaller pieces are 1 by 1inch 1.6 mm thick. There are two designations, full and light, this is the full heavier gauge variety. (13-Mar-04) dozer
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The roof tile will lie on the 1 by 1, so they must be placed at proper intervals. Notice the cross beam supports which sits on top of the foundation posts. dozer
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This shows most of the foundation columns as well as the partially finished roof truss. The roof height is 2.75 meters about the foundation pillars, the foundation pillars are 3.50 meters to the overall height is 6.25 meters. Being up on the roof truss is like mountain climbing.dozer
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Partially finished roof truss, rear side of house. dozer
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This shot also shows the facia board (brand facolia, a synthetic material) along with an aluminum preformed strip for rain water. This drainage strip is inadequate in size and leads to problems later. It has a width of about 20 centimeters. (22-Mar-04) dozer
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More roof sections. This shot shows the covered parking area, and entryway areas. (22-Mar-04)dozer
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For comparisons sake, a pair of photos of another house, which shows a wide strip of aluminum flashing (about 1 meter wide) being used which is a better way to do the roof flashing. (15-May-04/09-May-04)dozer
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For comparisons sake, a pair of photos of another house, which shows a wide strip of aluminum flashing (about 1 meter wide) being used which is a better way to do the roof flashing. (15-May-04/09-May-04)dozer
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This area shows the entryway (on the left) as well as the front bedroom. (22-Mar-04)dozer
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The nearly complete roof truss. Still to be added are 12 heavy guage 2 * 4 lengths of metal to reinforce the support capacity of the truss. The roof needs to support 8 metric tons of roof tiles. Also seen, two of the three areas of glass blocks used in the house. dozer
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The roof tile is wired on to hold it in place. Notice the tile sits in place on the 1 * 1 metal cross beam. dozer
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A piece of wood is extended from the roof metal to allow the facia board to be attached. dozer
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