Roofing - Day 1

As opposed to our president, we were actually on top of the task from day one.  (Did I say that out loud?)

Ed Fisher's truck and Trailer

Monday's weather was perfect for the occasion—cool a partly cloudy.  Ed Fisher showed first with his tools and dump trailer.  We have known his family for years, and having his own construction business, he was able to supervise and do the work to make this go correctly.

Steve Bricker, Ron Telecky, Ed Fisher, Mike Moore

Somewhat later, Mike Moore and Ron Telecky arrived to help tear off the old shingles.  Sandi did as well, but she had other things to do inside so came out later to help.












Ron had to leave somewhat early since it was his wedding anniversary.  That sounded like a legitimate excuse.  The rest of us broke for lunch about 1:00, after which Mike left.  Ed and I continued the work laying down the tar paper and fanfold insulation.  Spotty rain moved in, but we were able to continue until a steady light shower came through about 3:00.  We took a break and waited for Ed's son, Adam, to arrive and help.

Adam came and a few minutes later, Ed's wife, Karen, and younger daughter, Amanda, arrived as well.  Ed and Adam did the work of attaching the steel to the roof with enough screws to keep them in place while Karen and I lifted the sheets from the ground up to them.  Sandi and Amanda were in charge of marking where the screws were to be placed on the steel panels.

After the panels were fastened down, Ed, Adam, and I fastened down the steel with the rest of the fasteners.  By this time, I was exhausted and moved quite slowly.  We finally quit for supper at 8:00.

Today we have a much needed rest day since we have rain.  Wednesday we start anew.