The final installment in the Build a Log Cabin workshop encompasses installation of the roof shingles, gutters, propane heaters, insulation, rough-in plumbing and some finishing touches. With the roof structure complete, work begins on covering the roof decking with asphalt shingles. Roof Shingles The crew of roofers begins by installing a metal strip called a drip edge around the roof perimeter (figure A). The drip edge protects the fascia board and plywood decking and will provide support for the shingles once they are installed. The first row of shingles is installed along the bottom edge of the roof. The first row is actually installed upside down (figure B), followed by a regular shingle installed right side up. This arrangement provides for a double layer of protection along the bottom edge of the roof and prevents rainwater from penetrating the roof through the slots in the shingles. The shingles are laid on in a pattern that staggers the slots in the shingle sheets (figure C) so that water can't work its way down to the wood decking underneath. When installing shingles across the valley -- the portion where the two roof sections meet -- (figure D) the roofers are careful not to drive nails directly into the valley where rainwater will run heaviest during hard rains. The shingles on the main roof are installed so that they overlap the shingles on the adjoining porch roof (figure E). After snapping a chalk line to get a straight guide, the excess overlap is cut off using a sharp utility knife (figure F). At the apex of the roof, a plastic roof vent is installed over the slot left where the sections of plywood sheathing meet. (figure G). (For more information on the roof vent, see Build a Log Cabin, episode 103, segment 2). Once the plastic roof vent has been completely installed, it's covered with a final layer of shingles (figure H). Installing the Gutters The gutter-installation crew begins by taking measurements to determine the exact length of each section of rain gutter they will be installing (figure I). To fashion the lengths of gutter, the crew makes use of a specialized machine that uses a roll of aluminum sheeting to form a continuous and seamless length of guttering. As the guttering rolls off the machine, a support hanger is installed every 16" along its length using a cordless power drill and screwdriver attachment (figure J). End caps are installed on the ends of the gutter sections. The caps are hand-crimped to hold them in place using a specialized crimping tool (figure K). As each section of guttering is completed, it's lifted into place by two crew members working from ladders (figure L) and attached. The gutters are attached to the fascia board using hanger screws that had already been started at each support hanger (figure M). Once the section of gutter is attached and secure, leaf guards are installed on the top of the gutter. As each section of the guard screen is put in place, the edge of the bottom row of shingle is lifted up so that the leaf guard can be installed with a small bit of shingle overlapping. The outer edge of the screen is secured to the aluminum gutter using metal screws(figure N). The leaf guards are a valuable addition, alleviating much of the periodic need to clean gutters of debris. A hole is cut near the end of the gutter for the installation of a downspout. A plastic flange is inserted into the hole and connected to the down section of gutter forming the spout. That downspout section of gutter is secured to one of the porch corner posts for stability (figure O). Wherever two pieces of gutter are joined together, a specialized caulk is applied (figure P) to keep them from leaking.
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