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| old slates off |
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| old battens exposed - roof light removed |
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| slate battens off |
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| old poplar beams removed and replaced and repaired |
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| rafters replaced in tanalised softwood (spruce) |
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| new tanalised battens |
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| battens completed |
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| 'new' slate roof completed |
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| ridge in the Touraine manner with crests *** |
5 comments:
Love the compliance with "Working at Height" regs especially pics 1 and 2...
Very nice step by step sequence. I notice they didn't re-install the roof window. I bet there's a sneaky Velux on the other side.
C & E - absolutely; where is HSE? The couvreur moved about with the greatest care, believe me.
Susan - Just say the word Velux in the presence of Mme. Bartelemy (BdF) and wait for the bang....
No under-slate insulation either or breather membrane (Tyvek), or...
I enjoy your blog and it is on my sidebar.
http://melbourneourhome.blogspot.com/
Having been to Richelieu a few times on our trip to France, I find your posts very informative. I tend to go back to it often as research as musch to read each new post.
I was awarded the Liebster Blog award from one of my readers and have included you in my most favorite blogs.
I hope you don't mind.
I'm proud to think someone offered it to us.
We are looking forward to being back in France and the Loire for Sue's 60th Birthday and maybe another visit to Richelieu while staying in Chinon.
Leon and Sue
Glad you like the Red Eminence, Leon & Sue. And well done for your own Liebster Award. Well deserved.
You are, in fact, far from the only Aussies who like poor lost Richelieu - you should start a club! Just don't tell too many people about it!
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