The 1880s bay cottage

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"In 2015, a 1880s bay cottage was demolished and replaced with a new apartment" Mr. Zahradeen told an elderly man who wanted a different roof structure

"The roof was made with rafters, purlins, and collar ties, it will be a perfect one for the kind of your building " he added.

The elderly man had suffered from a bad roof structure over the years, surprised at how the other roof lasted longer made him inquisitive.

"Can I see a picture of the roof structure you recommend?"

Zahradeen didn't waste time to bring out a printed photo of the roof.

"The wide spacing indicates that the house was roofed by corrugated irons" the old man said.

"That's true, and that's what gives it the lasting effect"

The roofing structure looked old fashioned for the elderly man, but if that could give him the lasting duration he wanted , then it was okay to give it a try.

Picture by @wakeupkitty

The roofing structure worked perfectly for his location, which often experiences heavy rain and wind, he thought . Zahradeen walked him around some old cottages as he described to him how long the building had lasted because of the roof structure.

"This is an 1880s bay cottage," Zahradeen said, pointing at the building that was still standing strong. "You can try this out and let's see if it suits your taste for durability".

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Nothing beats a house if the roof is not solid. Wonder the worth of the house without a solid roof, it would definitely trouble the heart. Old fashioned but easing off problems is a good choice

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I totally agree with you. If it can ease off the problem, then it's good to go

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The roof is the most important part of the house. I hope the old man will be pleased.

Thank you for your entry.
Greetings @wakeupkitty

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That's true and I believe he'll be

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From the confidence with which Zahradeen spoke, I am certain that elderly man is surely going to enjoy the the 1880 bay roofing style.

That was a very thoughtful and creative fiction boss.. your boy is learning

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Lol, thank you, but we're all learning

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Smiles.. but there are still bosses even in the learning process

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