Studio Roof

We've lost a few days due to the rain, but the roof started to go on the studio this week. The wood was cut off site, numbered for placement and closely inspected by cat.

The main diagonal beam was hoisted into place by the forklift.

Then the supporting structure grows around it. I reckon it's in the shape of a big Y thereby monogramming the studio for my exclusive use, but Henny's sooo not buying it! Once the insulation and plaster boarding goes on, the structure you see here will still be evident. It reminds me of a peace symbol.

This roof is being built in the more traditional method of charpente and thick insulation. I wondered why. Kevin said, it's too fiddly to do with the foam panels, but it looks like the wooden substructure is also quite labour intensive. We're going to use sound insulating plasterboard so I can wail to my heart's content and hopefully not disturb the peace. Greg says, when I walk the dog and notice the studio walls vibrating, I'll know you're in. Otherwise it'll be Henny, with her more tranquil pursuits. We can't wait!