Up on the Roof

At least my mood is up about the roof, I'm unlikely to be physically there, something to do with doing this dizzy, weak kneed thing.

So I can't claim any of the fame to the four 10-11 hour days that Trev and a couple of nice blokes and builders, Derrick and Shaun put in. They were on target to finish the lot, but unfortunately a very gusty Thursday put paid to that idea.
Still, with a bit of help from a friend it should be up shortly. Another gusty day today, and scattered showers forecast for tomorrow...



But then we can work in all weather, and issue that became quite big for us this spring when it was constant light drizzle, not enough to wet the ground, just dampen our spirits.

Next thing will be internal wall framing, window and door bucks, strawbales (of which I still can't find any of), then rendering (the slip coat Trev will help me with) and then he will get on with the flooring while I have a render party of one. Oh, forgot that guttering, downpipes etc have to be installed along with a rainwater tank. The no-PVC rule is coming into effect, which has been a bit of homework, but we've come up with an attractive solution, as in, looks good, doesn't rob the bank and is environmentally... if not friendly, then neutral.



The roof is in 8 levels.

Rafters
roofing mesh (a safety godsend and means the sisalation won't sag inside.
sisalation
battens
recycled glass batts (2.5R - as batten size permitted this as a max)
second layer of sisalation
corrogated iron

then later on we'll line the inside with solomit - which is a straw lining product.

All up the R value is around 6 - as sisalation has a different R value in summer to winter (higher in summer)









It's been a big step forward. But please don't ask when we'll be in the house. Backs, finances, availability of materials, a week or two of head scratching here and there... no idea.

Just realised my photos are in reverse order, last to first ...