Roof Framing Photo Contest

Shingle Style with Tower

By 2Paul, member
Southwest Elevation

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.

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  1. Huck | | #1

    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.

  2. John316 | | #2

    Incredible! Great work!

  3. Missouri_Bryce | | #3

    Truly an inspiration. Beautiful work. Well done.

  4. CubeSquare | | #4

    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!

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