18. Fascias and gutters

The timber fascias have all been installed, so the roofing company was able to begin work on the roof sheeting. First the gutters were attached to the fascias, then roof battens fixed, insulation blanket (wool, R1.8) laid and the steel sheeting fitted over the top.

Carpenters fitting trimmer beam to main roof

17. More roof, and other infrastructure

Work has been proceeding on the roof, with a couple of days lost to rain. We had almost 100mm in 24 hours! This is supposed to be the dry season, but is has been a very wet winter so far. If the water-tanks had been connected we would have filled two of them in one day. The tanks have been moved into position and are waiting for the roof, gutters and downpipes before we can collect any water.

Collection tanks at rear of house

16. Roofing structure

The garage frame is now built and the roof structure over the main part of the house is almost complete.

Garage (with carpenter's trailer inside)