Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Roof repairs (don't try this at home)
Having received the scaffolding on Monday it took Mr FF quite a while to erect the two towers which I was pleased to note were quite sturdy if extremely tall. The intention was to have a bridge between the two to provide a walkway and safe area over the roof of the conservatory from which to work. I had asked beforehand how we would get the walkway up there but Mr FF dismissed my girly concerns with some engineer speak involving ropes so I didn't pursue the matter.
I was told yesterday that it wasn't going to be possible to put up the bridge single handed, its the piece you can see leaning to the left of the tower in the photo below, big and heavy. I certainly wasn't interested in helping, far too scary. Mr FF then admitted that he didn't really want to go up onto the walkway and do the repair work himself. So after a few phone calls we have found a local builder who is currently erecting his own scaffolding, assisted by two workmen, and he is going to do the work. Phew.
Tomorrow the new glass is due to arrive, hopefully quickly followed by the glaziers and meantime Mr FF is using his scaffold to check other, lower, parts of the house roof, ie justifying the weeks rather expensive rental. I can't wait for the work to be completed and for us to get back to Lazio. You can see it's bright and sunny here but I feel permanently cold, there is a definite feel of autumn about and I don't like it.
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Scary work indeed! We had wonderful weather in Sydney, but in Melbourne we are having the famous "4 seasons in one day". We have a week in Singapore before we fly home ....... we are definitely going to feel the cold!!
ReplyDeleteHeavens, I can't even stand at the bottom of a ladder without my knees turning to jelly. I am glad that he employed a professional.
ReplyDeleteIt is decidedly cooler here in middle England so dread to think what it might be like up there for you.
I'm getting a nosebleed just looking at those structures!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing you would need steel capped flip flops working at the top of those towers!
ReplyDeleteThink about the benefits, once it's all sorted! ;-) Ros
ReplyDeleteroof repairs are to be done by experts and they have to be perfect in it so as to be safe while doing there task as well as for making customers safe by giving best roof repairs.
ReplyDeleteGoodness me, that does look a bit scary! YOu're right about autumn being upon us - the evenings are drawing in and it's starting to feel very chilly, isn't it? Horrid.
ReplyDeleteWere there any updates on the roof repairs? It was probably best, and safer, that you hired someone to do the work for you and didn’t “hero-up” yourself. It would always be advantageous to befriend local roofers. They would see this as an opportunity and would keep an open business with you, so they would very much like to do a good job at every chance so as not to lose costumers.
ReplyDeleteBrendan Gertner
You did well to call for professional help. Roof repairs and replacements are critical tasks that require accuracy and precision. Although we can do some DIY repairs on small roof issues, it would be best to get professional help for big roofing updates such as this. Well, I can’t wait to see how it goes. Keep us posted for the big revelation!
ReplyDeleteSafety is always a priority, regardless of what is being done. That's why wearing safety gear is always important - because one mistake can cause the loss of lives. That's why professional roofers are trained to always make use of safety equipment while at work. Truly, this is a matter which shouldn’t be tried at home (at least for inexperienced people.)
ReplyDelete[Kermit Lukacs]
It’s always a good idea to ask people to come and help. :) Kudos to you on your new roof! Well, since you had just put up the new thing, it would be smart to check up on it once in a while. Inspections can save you a lot of trouble in the long run. Patch an area up once you see a small damage that’s beginning to creep in. Any updates by the way?
ReplyDeleteBecky Steele
I’m relieved that you called a professional builder to do the work for you. Yes, roof repairs can be considered as DIY projects, but there are instances that it can be dangerous, requiring you to seek professional aid. Like what Kermit said, safety is the priority when it comes to roof repairs, while maintaining the quality of work comes very close at second.
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ReplyDeleteI'm guessing you would need steel capped flip flops working at the top of those towers!
ReplyDeleteThat is very brave of you to do roof repairs and work. I get a bit dizzy even thinking about going up on a ladder that was higher than a few feet. In my opinion, roofing work should be left to the experts that really know their stuff. I'll sit by, and watch with a nice drink in my hand.
ReplyDeletePleasance Faast @ Shelton Roof
I've always wanted to do my own repairs when it comes to things like this but it really tests my limits. I never knew how afraid of heights I was until I climbed a ladder and it took me about 15 minutes to build the courage to come back down! I leave it to the professionals now, glad you did the same!
ReplyDeleteTerence Warner @ Brunwin Roofing