Roger the Roofer

Clear weather at the start of the year provided a good opportunity for the roofers to apply the felt and shingles to the roof. Here's Roger the roofer demonstrating the felt that acts as underlay to the composite shingles:

The steepness of the roof required the use of numerous 'kick boards' to help the roofers keep their footing. I am not sure how easy it's going to be for me to keep the roof moss free!

Here's the roof section above the breakfast nook showing the vents and flashing. There are a number of ventilation openings all over the roof. Ventilation appears to be a significant feature of houses here because of the damp weather:

The roof also features a ventilation fan which is thermostatically controlled and switches on to increase airflow when the attic area reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also manually controlled. Here it is seen from inside the house looking straight up:

And here's the finished roof:

With the roof now in place, work inside the house can move forward apace unencumbered by the weather!