Our first roof was done with rolled gravel paper but didn't work right. It leaked. Not sure why. This turned out to be just fine though because Jonathan had no reservations putting the chainsaw through the old roof to build the dormers earlier this summer. With the dormers in and winter coming, we ordered a different kind of roof to be put on the barge and shipped up here. This time we just went for the good stuff that everyone uses so we know it works. Its called Snaplock, its a kind of metal roofing.
The rain just beads up and rolls off. We had to order it over the phone sight unseen, but Jonathan had a friend help make a parts list (flashing, trim, ridgecap, etc.). We love the blue roof, it is a good substitute for a sky, which we don't get all that often. When there is a pile of building material sitting around it doesn't last long.
Jonathan couldn't wait to get it up, so dangling from a rope, again, he got the roof cut and screwed down in about two and a half days. It was raining, hard, the whole time. Another reason Xtra Tufs are the best. (see Jon's feet above) All roofers should wear them. Here is the view from the outhouse:
Temporarily,we put some corrugated plastic left over from the
greenhouse up for windows. Ha, ha, ha temporary.
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