Removing the Second Truss

Chris painting new truss components

The second coat is grey to easily see coverage is complete
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Ian adjusting the cherry picker, with me in the basket
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

I've removed the last purlin tying the truss to the rest of the roof
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Ian lowering the truss .....

..... by rotating it to lower it

The truss collapses .....

..... because it is heavily corroded & weakened in places
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

After the truss has been cut up, Chris loads it into the dumper