May 10: We started the roofing, installing the wall plates, the purlins and started the rafters.
Purlin going up.
Rafters started.
May 12: Today we finished fixing the rafters and purlins. Tomorrow we plan to fix fascia boards and add the zinc (the metal roof panels).
The front of the building.
May 13: Today, weather was not in our favor as rained most the day. Despite the challenges, we were able to make progress by fixing some of the fascia boards.
Fixing the fascia boards.
The surrounding mountain and nailing fascia.
The front, with fascia boards added.
May 14: Fixing of the roofing nail cap. Today we successfully completed two major tasks on the project site. Finalized fascia board installation and fully completed roofing work.
The first zinc (metal roofing sheet) goes up.
Zinc being nailed into place.
Looking up at the purlins and rafters.
Finishing the fascia boards.
Work continues nailing the zinc to the purlins.
The last man to come down off the roof.
The roofing completed! This marks a significant milestone in our construction progress and brings us one step closer to the next phase, which is the ceiling.
From the back.