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The Roof AIr-barrier Sandwich, prior to cutting, folding, and taping |
It is recommended to start at the earliest post and proceed chronologically.
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September 30, 2014
Air-sealing
Trash Enclosure
September 29, 2014
Roof Deck Drainage
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Sweet looking sleepers |
The underlying structural decking is flat, since it was installed on floor trusses.
Since we want the roof to drain well, we needed to add some slope to the surface.
I carefully cut a lot of sloped 2x framing lumber ("sleepers") to create a sloped structure.
(Yes, I actually took this on - not sure why the framers didn't think it was in their scope... #GCproblems)
All are nailed and screwed down to the structural floor.
Note that they all slope to one corner of the deck where the drain will be located.
3/4" plywood decking is cut to follow the new sloped surface.
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3/4" T&G plywood cut to fit - dry run, prior to insulation |
Then the cavities between the sleepers are filled with insulation.
A bead of adhesive is applied, and the decking is screwed down over the insulated sleepers.
Now when the roofers apply their roof membrane, it will drain all to the drain in one corner.
We are using a TPO membrane.
Atop the membrane will eventually be placed a finish surface of concrete pavers. They are supported by leveling pedestals to make up for the sloped surface beneath them.
Until the roof membrane is installed, this roof deck is a source of worry - it is basically a swimming pool that we've waterproofed with a tarp, and we hope very much the tarp won't leak. I've had to deploy and remove this tarp a dozen times now as I work on this.
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Drainage slope works! Hopefully the tarp keeps doing so as well. |
September 25, 2014
Jobsite Dog
Carport / Entry Canopy Takes Shape
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Friendly Carport Carpenters |
The carport wraps the front of the house, creating a covered entryway.
Also visible is the LACK of roofing underlayment. A piece is visible peeking over the ridge, where the roofers decided to call it quits. It is now raining again.
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Front Entry and Kitchen Windows |
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Entryway Canopy Cantilever |
View from Kathleen's House
September 24, 2014
Rain
Last night the skies opened up and dumped massive amounts of water.
Water everywhere, inside the building. Some wood windows were affected - too early to tell if damaged.
Today the roofers showed up... little late to the game. Said they'd be here a week ago.
Not a good day.
Water everywhere, inside the building. Some wood windows were affected - too early to tell if damaged.
Today the roofers showed up... little late to the game. Said they'd be here a week ago.
Not a good day.
September 21, 2014
September 17, 2014
Overheard on the Jobsite:
P1: "B__ has a bad back."
P2: "It is because of that beard, it adds too much weight to his front."
P2: "It is because of that beard, it adds too much weight to his front."
'Eye of the Tiger' Window, Installed
September 16, 2014
Overheard on the Jobsite
Just as 6 people prepared to lift the largest window in the house into place, the radio started playing, appropriately...
Eye of the Tiger.
Just as the window made it safely into place, our cat walked over, meowing loudly.
Said someone: "There it is! There is the Tiger!"
Eye of the Tiger.
Just as the window made it safely into place, our cat walked over, meowing loudly.
Said someone: "There it is! There is the Tiger!"
September 14, 2014
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