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Roof Framing Contest


Shingle Style with Tower

comments (4) August 10th, 2009 in Project Gallery        
2Paul 2Paul, member
14 users recommend

Southwest Elevation
Northwest Elevation
South Elevation
Tower Roof Framing
Tower Roof Installation
Southwest ElevationClick To Enlarge

Southwest Elevation

Photo: Paul Formisano

I designed this home for myself.  The intersection of the tower and the main roof, as well as the tower roof itself were the most challenging.  I still haven't completed shingling the complicated double-curvature arched openings in the tower.  It takes about 5 minutes per shingle to measure, cut, predrill and fasten each one.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Paul Formisano
posted in: Project Gallery, shingle style home in massachusetts

Comments (4)

CubeSquare CubeSquare writes: Just a moment, please.... it takes a minute or two for me to get down on my knees these days, but in this case it's worth it..... to worship at the alter of Paul Formisano. OMG!
Posted: 12:56 pm on September 12th

Missouri_Bryce Missouri_Bryce writes: Truly an inspiration. Beautiful work. Well done.
Posted: 9:36 pm on August 12th

John316 John316 writes: Incredible! Great work!
Posted: 12:34 pm on August 11th

Huck Huck writes: Paul - that is simply beautiful! I can imagine that the tower / main roof intersection would be a challenge! Love that picture of the crane dropping the completed cone onto the tower.
Posted: 11:51 am on August 10th

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