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Well, not the best quality photos. But, better than nothing, I suppose? Tha went out to the farm today. We asked him to snap a few shots on his phone for us.
You can see the overhang on each of the four sides.
Front
Right side, facing rear
Left side, facing rear
Right rear corner, facing left rear corner
Next step will be to put some shade cloth around the perimeter, to prevent small animals, mainly birds, from flying into the roof structure.
Okay, because of Chan, and a reading something Andy said, we ended up going with all steel roofing rather than using wood. We were already at the place (ISI) to pick up the sheets of roofing. So, we decided to get prices on the steel for the roof support system.
Here is the break down:
7 each - sheets roofing steel (corrugated), snow white color. 3.5 meters long x 1.10 meters wide. $12.95 each, $90.65 total
6 each - 40 x 40 x 1.50 x 6 m long, $7.695 each, $46.17 total
5 each - 40 x 80 x 1.50 x 6 m long, $12.433 each, $62.17 total
1 bag - mounting screws with rubber washers, $3.50 total
Transportation from ISI, Road 5 to the farm, $15.00 total
Total: $217.49
Welding will run another $70.00 USD, for supports and to mount roof framing. (Welding & installation of trusses was completed on May 19th, 2017.)
So, we were able to get all the steel necessary to build the complete roof support structure, for less than the cost of the wood, alone. The wood would have cost $125 USD, by itself.
I was actually surprised at something that happened, prior to coming here. Chan and I were talking about our immediate housing issues to sort. We were discussing the various options we have, regarding construction of a dwelling. One that came up again was a container modified to our liking. She mentioned an interest in learning more. So, I contacted the fellow whom had given me a quote late last year. She agreed that we should try to meet with him since we would be in town. He was available, so we did.
Now, she seems pretty sold on the idea because it is a one stop shop, the completed unit is much cheaper than a brick and mortar house, it can be built, delivered, and setup on site before rainy season hits again, and delivery is reasonably priced. The only thing we need prepared on our end is, electric, water and sewerage lines to be attached when the unit is set in place on the pre-poured foundation.
At the moment, we are still under $3,000 USD in negotiations.