Wow! Roofing is A-L-O-T of work, especially in the hot and humid sun. Eric and I were very thankful for our families in completing this project. It definitely takes team work and many willing hands!
- Taking the roof off Friday night wasn't a problem. The rain the next morning did cause quite a dilemma. When it did stop raining, would it start up again and without warning? How safe was it to be up on the roof with it being wet?
- The decision was made to wait out the "band" of wet weather that radar was depicting. By 9:30 the roof was dried off using brooms and towels and the work had begun. (All in faith that the rain wouldn't return.)
- Around lunch time the clouds began to roll in. . . would it rain again? But after a rushed lunch break, the clouds and the work moved on.
- Unfortunately, after God's blessing our day with sunshine, wonderful help, and donated tools/equipment, we ran out of shingles. A bit frustrating, but the remaining work could be easily completed in an evening. We were grateful for the many blessings God HAD given during our day!! (No injuries for one!)
- Monday we picked up the shingles and nails we needed to finish the roof. Thanks to Dad Lehman and Eric, we can now call the roof a completed project. Hooray!!
- Yet to be completed are the gutters and finishing up the new front porch.
A huge THANK YOU! to all who helped: Dad Martin, Dad Lehman, brothers (Duane and Michael), and Sollenberger Construction (and Ladies, Bryce and Marah for keeping me company). We now have a very dry and attractive roof over our heads!
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