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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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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. dozerSep 28, 2011
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The roof structure is built using heavy gauge steel. The bigger pieces are 4 * 2 inches and 3.2 mm thick. The smaller pieces are 1 by 1inch and 1.6 mm thick. There are two designations, full and light, this is the full heavier gauge variety. (13-Mar-04) dozerSep 28, 2011
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Tile roof example. (13-Aug-04)dozerSep 28, 2011
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This close up of the same house shows the truss structure. The truss is made of mostly of wood.dozerSep 28, 2011
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Another example of a house in progress with a synthetic roof. (20-Jul-04)dozerSep 28, 2011
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