Roofing - Page 2
October 26, 2000 to March 11, 2001
The steel roofing was actually delivered on October 26. It was an overcast
fall day, with practically no wind. Lockwood and Don T. (an Island resident -
and, a roofing professional) were there to help. The fall colours of the trees
can be seen in the background of some of the photos.
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This truck was able to put its load down beside Stephen's boat. Here the 1,400 lb (640 kg)
load is picked up from the truck.
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Here Stephen is receiving the load beside his boat. It was great not
to have to move the material down the ramp by hand!
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Having chosen the third (!) method of fitting the steel roofing onto the boat,
the first sheet of roofing arrives.
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On the way to Passage Island - North Steps. All of the sheets will require moving
from there to the top of the house. That is, up 120 feet ( 35m), and horizontally, about 300m.
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The metal roofing was taken up to the third floor
balcony, one piece at a time with a four to 1 block and tackle suspended from
the roof. The sheet was then carried to the roof up the ladder, where Stephen
put it down approximately in place. Here Marja is seen adjusting the next sheet.
When the metal sheeting is on the roof it is more slippery and both people are
wearing their safety harnesses. The south side of the roof was completed, except
for the roof ridge cap, on December 3.
The block and tackle used to lift the metal sheeting for the roof.
Stephen and Marja moving the next sheet from the balcony to the roof.
Marja adjusting the position of the next sheet.
Stephen adjusting his safety harness as he changes his position on
the roof.
The next sheet is ready to be bolted down to the roof.
Winter even comes in Vancouver, so progress for
December and the early part of 2001 was
slow for the roof. It is just not safe to climb on the roof when there is any risk of frost or when it is wet.
Fortunately spring comes early in Vancouver and work started again in February, with the
steel roofing all
in place on March 11, 2001
Marja installing the rubber seal for the roof capping.
Stephen and Marja enjoying the pleasures of installing the final
section of roof capping.
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