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1Cut bars to required size and angle
You need a machine that can cut pipes of 80mm to 52 degrees
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2Build the trusses
The most difficult task was to weld the trusses.
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3Lift trusses onto the house
Another difficult task was to put everything in place. Trusses were heavy (100 kg each), and 5 men were needed to lift them onto the house (at almost 2 meters height).
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4Connect trusses
Trusses were connected with T40 metal profiles, which have holes for screws.
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5Place solar panels
Solar panels were placed between T40 profiles. Mastic was used between panels. Be very careful when putting mastic because doing it wrong will help water to leak inside the roof.
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6Prepare gutters with plants
I cut the gutters at 1.3 m length.
I put plants when gutters were still at ground level because it was easier.
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7Prepare the steps for supporting the gutters
I cut them from long wood bars (4.5m long, 15cm wide and 4cm thick). I used a cutting machine that could rotate the blade by 52 degrees.
I inserted some screws in them to make them stronger. I also painted them with two layers of varnish.
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8Build some balustrade for hand support
Must be built above hand level (at least 80cm above steps).
The balustrade has three pillars. The lowest one is buried in the ground.
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9Lift plant gutters on the roof
Gutters are connect to support through screws.
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10Apply tape to insulate against water leakage
At the bottom and back side of each gutter, I applied a bituminous band to prevent water leaks.
Mihai Oltean


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