Stage One -
About tow weks ago, Will and I got together some coil stock (rolled sheet metal), wide screws, and tar, and set out to fix the leaks in the roof.
When we arrived at the homestead and climbed to the roof, we discovered that the holes had multiplied. We had had a great deal of rain and wind over the last week, and there was quite a lot of water in the house, soaking the hardwood floors nearest the chimney, and running into the basement.
It was evening, and just above freezing. We didn’t have much time until dark. We laid out the sheet metal to the north side of the chimney, after brushing a line of very thick, cold tar along the underneath edges.
We then sealed over the top edges, and filled in the holes as best we could with the tar that remained.
Apparently, the roof has been a problem for some years, judging by this permanent wooden ladder leaning against the south side of the house.
We aimed to get together more coil stock, more tar, and hopefully, some warm, dry weather in which to let the tar set, and come fix the rest the next day or two.
Stage Two – (coming soon)
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