Rejuvenating
The Right Roof



1968:

2001:

2002:

Before ...

Gluing and weighting the left end

The middle ...

and the right ...

This entire corner had popped,
including the interior; not just a ply

Strapped inside and out and bolted together

The inside strap

Glue and wood filler closed the adjacent gap. Layers of fiberglass tape hold it together

Spot repairs ...

Applying the first coat of varnish

Varnished

This is a pretty good shot of the glue that was applied to most horiz. and vertical seams

Filled the gaps under the center strap, and others. Not as bad as that on the other side

A few more layers and sanding. Reattached the strap with screws - formerly nails

A look at screws and glue in the right half of the right roof

The rear corner shells are solidly glued and screwed. They will anchor the heavy awning

The rain channel over the door

The roof is varnished

The roof is lightly sanded and primed

The roof is painted












Wrong pic: should show Gallon