How The House is Looking
The New Skylight(s)
 We were going to have two 2' by 6' skylights put into our living room which, by virtue of a strange design decision, has no light entering from the south. The skylights would have brightened up the room considerably. However, when the guys came to install them, it became apparent it would not be possible to install both of them without deviating from the original intent when first the skylights were discussed. As it turned out, we ended up having to settle for one 2' by 3' skylight which will terminate in the ceiling at 2' by 4'. Not exactly what we have in mind, but better than nothing.

I believe the company who sold us the skylights and installation service should have taken a better look at the physical environment prior to agreeing to the job. Once you look closely at the roof and get into the attic to take a look (something which, if I were in the business, would certainly do) it would have been apparent that what we wanted was impossible. Oh, well. Live and learn. I'm not going to blame them, but I do think they owe me some consideration for their lack of foresight and the time and aggravation it has cost both Linda and me.

Anyway, here are some pictures of the job as it's being performed:
   

 
 
The New Roof
(Materials)
Our plan had been, from the start, to have the two skylights installed, and then have the roof replaced. This roof is over thirty (30) years old, and every time the wind comes up (which is freqently is Simi Valley) we lost a little bit of it. We had finally saved enough money to have the roof redone and the skylights put in.

Prior to the skylight installation, the guys from the Roofing supply company came by and loaded everything on top of the house. I told them to be careful, and pointed out where the skylights were to be installed so they wouldn't create any extra work for the installers. They did a great job - quick and efficient - and were gone, but not before I was able to give them a couple of printouts of themselves at work, and a floppy disk with all the pictures which appear below.
   
 
The New Roof
(The Work)
 Finall, after much planning and saving, Ed Hillhouse of Hillhouse Roofing and his son got to work on installing our new roof.

Prior to the skylight installation, the guys from the Roofing supply company came by and loaded everything on top of the house. I told them to be careful, and pointed out where the skylights were to be installed so they wouldn't create any extra work for the roofing contractor. They did a great job - quick and efficient - and were gone, but not before I was able to give them a couple of printouts of themselves at work, and a floppy disk with all the pictures which appear below.