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The Porch
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First I dig out a trench for the footings and then form up the edges.
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Bob comes all the way from Oregon to help break rocks and we finish off the forms.
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Another load of rocks, then a layer of sand.
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The steel is fitted into place and I hire my old friend Joseph and the concrete mixer for the day.
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First we fill the deep section round the edge.
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The perimeter is complete and we start to fill and level the rest
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17 bags of cement and Jim smooths off the last bit
It's not perfect, but not bad for a couple of old men on a Christmas eve we agree.
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I level off the edge of the concrete slab using sand and cement then lay out the 4x4 wood plate which is bolted to the slab
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Jim and Darryl give me a day of their time to assemble the frame
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While Jim and Darryl cut the rafters, I realise that 2 are missing. They are up on the roof, holding the shingles down
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A bit more trimming and the rafters are nailed into place....
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at both ends
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Another day, and all the boards are nailed on, with Jim's help again, ready for covering
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Roofing felt is applied to the porch and tucked under the existing felt, then I start on the shingles.
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The shingles move slowly up the roof and finally reach the top.
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After the ridge tiles are all in place we are ready for "globbing" (sticking down the loose flaps).
At last, I have time to play the piano.
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The porch roof makes a good deck to watch the sunset, but there is more framing to do.
Missy paints the exterior wood