Update: 09-07-2006

July 9, 2006

Slating of the roof has now started. Reaching the upper parts of the roof requires scaffolds across the full length of the roof. For tailor sized slates, the builder has an ingenious tool available with which he cuts and shapes the slates to the required size. The slates are fixed using special nails.

Slating under waySouth side: partially slatedSlating and facingsSlating and facings

Posted by roger | Filed Under Build, House Project 

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