http://geoffadams.net/index.php?q=gallery the first pair of rafters to go up http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000576.JPG.html 1121 the temporary scafolding to attach the rafters with http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000577.JPG.html 1125 scaffolding 2 http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000578.JPG.html 1128 detail of rafter/collar tie and tie beam http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000579.JPG.html 1131 after the rafters comes the tie beams http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000582.JPG.html 1134 checking out the posts for the tie beams http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000583.JPG.html 1137 the next stage complete. Rafters, collar ties and tie beams all in place. Now for the purlins... http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000585.JPG.html 1140 rafters/tie beam 2 http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000587.JPG.html 1143 just in case you missed the last shot... http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000588.JPG.html 1146 detail of tie beam check outs http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000589.JPG.html 1149 rafters and ridge beam http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000590.JPG.html 1152 from the west end http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000591.JPG.html 1155 the first row of purlins http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000592.JPG.html 1158 meanwhile, the termite and dampproof protection was installed http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000595.JPG.html 1161 it is marine grade aluminium placed along the footings http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000598.JPG.html 1164 almost all the purlins attached http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000606.JPG.html 1167 purlins and ridge from below http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000607.JPG.html 1170 purlins 2 http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000608.JPG.html 1173 and then the mudbricks arrived! http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000638.JPG.html 1176 a mini forklift would certainly come in handy sometimes. http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000641.JPG.html 1179 Sarah cutting blocks for the purlins http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000644.JPG.html 1182 Hilary dropped by and created a lovely sign for us http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000648.JPG.html 1185 break for birthday cake http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000653.JPG.html 1188 once the purlins were finished, we could brace the roof with hoop iron http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000655.JPG.html 1191 hoop iron 2 http://geoffadams.net/pics/works/roof/L1000656.JPG.html 1194