They Got Us Covered....Whew!!

The next morning after having the house open all night, Greg and our sons got busy constructing the ceiling of the room.  It is exciting to see the new wood intermingled with the antique framing.  This part of the house looks new and much more stable.  

This is the topside of the attic floor just before the roof rafters were put up.  The hole is the attic access.

We understood to secure the house and with the threat of rain approaching on Sunday, we were in a time crunch.  Calculations were crucial in getting the extension to line up closely with existing structure.  

The new section of rafters are set.

This picture below was taken from above showing the final roof line up.  Our plan is to replace both parts with a 5V crimp metal roof system.  Until then, Greg covered the new section with 30# felt paper to hold off the elements.  The next view is of the roof finished with black paper.  

 Our view from our back yard after completing the cable end framing.   The boards above are cantilevered for the new HVAC unit.  Greg later Monday evening put the finishing touches on the outside gable.  The next shed that is removed will not leave us a vulnerable because he will secure the side of the house from outside intrusion.  What kept us more secure was this back shed roof was not visible from the street keeping people from knowing our house was open all night.   Psychologically, it was still hard to rest.

This is how it is currently. The deck will be part of a trellis system planned for over the deck area on the back half of our rear garden.  I am grateful to have come so far with new construction happening daily.  Still much to come but until next time, Charleston Renovators signs off!