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38: It’s on to the vertical top portion of the roof
ribs. I measured in 4” and drew a line parallel with
each side. This line marks the limits of the vertical
“top rib” that sits on top of the 1” x 6”. For this top
rib I cut 2” x 2” stock. I also cut these long since
I would be trimming them in place. These were
centered over the 1” x 6” pieces that form the
base of the ribs.
Again I cemented one end into place and let it
dry. Once it had set, I pulled the stock down and
worked my way across the roof to the other side. I
just used my eye and a pair of tweezers to center
these. It really worked out well.
Once all of the ribs had dried, I trimmed them to
the 4” line that I had previously marked. When
trimming the pieces I cut them down vertically.
This produces the slight angle as seen in the
photo of Erie 72893.
STEP 8A: Adding the Major Ribs Continued ...
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The 1" x 6"ribs continue
over the sides of the roof.
These pieces are tucked
up under the roof ribs.
Once everyting is dry I
trim to fit
STEP 8A: Adding the Major Ribs Continued ...
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39: Next, I cemented the risers for the roof walk
in place (see 40). The risers are 2” x 2” x 21” in
length. I located the center of the roof and then
measured over ½ the length of the risers and
marked the location for the edge of the riser.
With the work completed so far its beginning to
look like a finished roof. But it’s not done just yet.
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