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Finished roof, view from left front. (13-Aug-04)dozerSep 28, 2011
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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)dozerSep 28, 2011
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Plastic inserts like these come in easy to install strips, each piece covering 3 sections (like the one shown). The are used to prevent birds and rodents from entering the attic area. (09-May-04)dozerSep 28, 2011
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Front valley being completed. (30-Apr-04) dozerSep 28, 2011
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Cement work on the roof tiles. (26-Apr-04)dozerSep 28, 2011
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A piece of wood is extended from the roof metal to allow the facia board to be attached. dozerSep 28, 2011
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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. (22-Mar-04) dozerSep 28, 2011
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The nearly complete roof truss. The supporting walls must be complete prior to starting to lay tiles on the truss, otherwise the truss metal will bend.dozerSep 28, 2011
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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) dozerSep 28, 2011
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Partially finished roof truss, rear side of house. dozerSep 28, 2011
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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.dozerSep 28, 2011
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