Day 60: Roof sheathing and fascia complete

Today we completed installation of the plywood roof sheathing. Here is a pic from the west edge of the roof looking east.

We also completed installation of fascia around the perimeter of the main home. Here is a pic of the west eave showing the rafters, blocking and fascia.

This was another rewarding day. Thanks for reading. Feel free to leave a comment.

Day 55: More blocks and outriggers

Today we continued fabrication and installation of blocks and outriggers on the south wall. The pic below shows completed blocking and outriggers on the southwest corner.

Georg and Raphael picked up a load of FSC certified plywood to be used for roof sheathing. The pic below shows it being unloaded. Thanks for reading. Please comment if you wish.

Day 54: Blocks and outriggers

Today we fabricated and began to install wooden blocks between the rafters on the east and west walls. The blocks serve several functions:

• Provide proper spacing and support for the rafters
• Provide a location to fasten the roof structure to the wall top plate
• Provide a mounting surface for plywood roofing material
  
• Create a boundary to enclose the ceiling insulation

We also began to install wooden outriggers that form the eave on the south wall. The pic below shows 10 blocks installed on the west wall, and 5 outriggers installed on the south wall. Thanks for reading. Feel free to leave a comment.