Finally. I have a new roof! I have been waiting for this for a long time. It has taken slightly longer than calculated and also a little more money but I now have a roof. The guys have been working really hard.
The bricks were laid on the other side of the roof and the guys started laying the cement over the top. The thing that took the longest was building the edges up - as when we took the last roof off we had to take about a foot off.
Now the roof is finished we have to wait a couple of weeks for it to fully dry before we can put the sealant on to finally finish it (if the rain ever stops). But all the hard work for the roof is finally complete.
The top of the cistern is now also set, so as soon as we waterproof the inside we will be able to start filling it with water. I am glad we got that finished as it was a pain in the ass having to get buy as it is right in the middle of the walkway.
We have got one half of the beams up for the 1st floor. I was hoping the mahogany beams would be in a good enough condition to reuse but unfortunately not. So we have had to make another 22 beams which has taken up a lot of our time not to mention budget.
So the aim for next week is to have at least half the floor up - we started setting the beams but it is a lot of work to make them all level and also to lay all the floorboards. I have also started to mark where all the electrical lines will be run and where the lights and outlets will go.
As soon as we have the electrical runs in the walls with the plumbing we will be ready to start plastering we will be ready to start plastering. That is when the house will really start to look close to completion.
Interesting project, wish I had the money to do something similar. I am Dominican and it saddens me to see how bad the Zona Colonial is kept (in some parts). It would be nice to see something like Cartagena's Ciudad Amurrallada where it all looks clean and well kept.
ReplyDeleteInteresting is the word I would use to! The Colonial Zone is improving fast - lots of work going on. Just takes a little bit longer in the DR...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished product of your project. I bet it would be a relief for you to have this done already. Use the best adhesive when daubing those roof bricks. Once plastering is done, keep it clean and in good repair for a lasting life span. Kudos to your house project!
ReplyDelete>Kip@TittleBrothers.com
Congrats on your new roof guys! Judging from the looks of it, you've put a lot of effort in making it a sturdy one and be able to withstand rough weather. Another key to prolonging a roof's lifespan is proper maintenance because you can repair or replace areas that need it. Good luck, and again, congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteJoann Winton @ AJC Roofing
Congratulations on your new roof! Indeed, roofing projects can take more time than what was anticipated. But I bet you're happy with how your roof is looking now. Concrete roofs have a lot of benefits. One of them being leak-proof, so it's a good choice, especially in areas where rain is always present. Well, how are things now? I hope that things are running smoothly with your house construction.
ReplyDeleteMissie @ DeShazo Roofing