....at least until we can get a roof on our house. The monsoons are upon us. It has rained almost every day for the last couple of weeks and the long range weather forecasts show that trend continuing for the next two weeks.
People here have a different attitude about rain - they don't really seem to notice it. Rarely do you see an umbrella or a raincoat - they just carry on as if nothing is happening; no running for cover, or shielding of the head. Building is no exception, it goes on all-year round, rain, or shine so this week the crew has continued to prep the roof for the application of the torch-on membrane and the standing seam metal. Water has continued to pour in, soaking the framing and pooling on the floor and every day I squeegee it out only to have the skies open up again....
With the sheathing complete, the parapet walls built and fascia installed and skylights "curbed" we're finally ready for the roofer. He'll come tomorrow - if it doesn't rain.
Torch-on roofs require the sheathing to be somewhat dry in order for the membrane to "stick" so if it's raining - it ain't happening. Of course, the forecast for tomorrow is (drum roll).... rain.
With the sheathing complete, the parapet walls built and fascia installed and skylights "curbed" we're finally ready for the roofer. He'll come tomorrow - if it doesn't rain.
Torch-on roofs require the sheathing to be somewhat dry in order for the membrane to "stick" so if it's raining - it ain't happening. Of course, the forecast for tomorrow is (drum roll).... rain.
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