Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Day 177 - Get Your Mind Outta the Gutter


The final stages of work on the house exterior are underway with the installation of gutters and downspouts and finishing the last pieces of work on the roof. 


The Gutter Truck

We selected the Snap-Lock gutter system to eliminate any holes in the gutters.  Since rainwater collection is our only source of water, this system will provide extra protection against seepage, rust, rot, and mold thereby placing less stress on the water filtration and purification system.


Gutter Crew hard at work!!

Love the little tripods

Snap-Lock mounting system



More mounting system - and note open casement window!


Gutter attached to mounting system
The roofing crew is completing metal roof installation on the master bathroom roof, around the patio fireplace chimney, and over the powder room.  Some issues with the integration of cornice, flashing, roof, and stonework caused this work to be delayed after the completion of the majority of the roof.  And the inspector required relocation of the vent in the powder room.  The relocation caused a roof section to be removed and replaced.

Metal roof needs to be installed over master bathroom


Integration of different components was an issue around chimney


Note clamps - and a little more metal roof to be placed on right

So, we are just about finished with this phase of the house exterior work.   An arbor and outdoor kitchen are still on the schedule as we get closer to completion.  We are continuing to have fun learning about building a house in general and watching OUR house develop!!!!

4 comments:

  1. Gutters are important part of a home. It diverts the water away from your foundation. But I just wonder if what type of materials is usually used to make gutters?
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  2. You should invest on a reliable gutter system. We've been practicing rainwater harvesting in our community, too, but we do have other water resources. Despite that I've seen how important the gutter is in the whole process. The Snap-Lock is not high maintenance, if I'm not mistaken, which would make it more convenient among other types. Roslyn@
    Twin Rivers Roofing & Construction

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  4. The gutter system you chose looks very reliable. And what makes it more amazing is the fact that it’s not easily visible at first sight. That being said, you don’t have to worry about it standing out at all, and clashing with the aesthetics of your roof. Thanks for sharing!

    Meghan Bowers @ Gutter Dome

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