Finishing the new roof for the original building and Bodega masonry

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I took these two photos of the partially completed roof to show how it is done in Mexico.  The long concrete reinforced beam is run from one wall to another supporting wall.  Then specially formed concrete blocks are laid in between the beams to form a competed section.  Later, next week, 10 cm of concrete will be poured on top of these blocks.  And inside the house the blocks will get a plaster finish to complete.  The bracing will be removed about a week after the cement is poured on the roof, when they aren't needed any more.



This aerial photo we took today shows the partially completed roof of the Casa along with the solar array panels behind the house and bodega.  You can see a corner of the roof top of the Solar Panel Bodega next to the house.  Also, you can see the progress of the planting beds, that I'm very proud of.    The top of the photo is pointing S and the sun will arise on the left E and hit the solar panels all day long.   With West being to the right, the house itself, and the front porch will be shaded all afternoon.  The roof of the house will be painted with a white reflective finish to not capture heat.  The high ceilings will help keep the house cool, even though I have unlimited and free air conditioning 24/7.   I may even cool my front porch.  ja ja






Since the Solar Bodega is only for the inverters and the solar batteries, plus also a chest freezer I'll keep there, I finished the floor in stone and mortar and not smooth like a living area. Much cheaper.







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