Finally we started work on the roof today!! After much behind the scenes negotiations the contract agreed to move forward today and erected the falsework for the roof. It is interesting to say the least, though I think pretty typical by Indian standards. First the forms for the roof deck are 2' X 3' corrugated metal pans. These are supported along the transverse joints with a rough cut 2" x 4" header board. The header is supported by a series of roughly 2" dia poles spaced about every 3' - 4'. The poles are attached to the header by nailing a small board (1/2" X 4" about 1' long) to each. The poles rest on a footing of a similar small board in the native sand base. While maybe not what I expected it at least seems to give support to the joints where it is needed and I did field load test it by climbing up on top of the deck myself and if it can support my load (even in my reduced state after my day of illness) I guess it will work for the concrete. At least I hope so!
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