Sheets & Trusses

Ian going to mow

Bill, George & Ian removing roof sheets

A sheet coming off

Kevin, Cameron & Steve removing the sheet

Another sheet being removed

The ground crew take over

Close ups .....

..... of the aerial team

I'm bringing a purlin down ,,,,,
(photo courtesy of Bill Thain)

..... for Ian & Bill to hand over .....

..... to George, who's removing excess metalwork, before reuse of the purlin

Steve & Cameron clearing .....

..... the flangeway to enable Horden's boiler to be bowled back under cover

Another purlin being removed
(photo courtesy of Bill Thain)

Kevin removing metalwork from purlins

The old truss descending on the forklift

George & Ian guiding the truss to the front of the shed

Swapping for a sling .....
(photo courtesy of Bill Thain)

..... to remove it on the digger

A tight fit in the doorway

Temporary standage
(photo courtesy of Bill Thain)

Bringing a new truss to the forklift

Guiding the truss down the shed

Lifting .....
(photo courtesy of Bill Thain)

..... into position
(photo courtesy of Bill Thain)

Bill & Steve guiding & fastening the truss onto the bearing pads

Temporary steel purlins hold the trusses upright

Ian removing an old truss .....

..... to a heap

Ian starting to add wooden purlins ......

..... between the new trusses