Roof Restoration of an old Indo-Portuguese outhouse
Location
Margao, South Goa
Service
Roof Restoration & Structural Overhaul
Clans Involved
Completed
March 2024
Turnaround
ESTD 15 Days
Completed in 12 Days
The Transformation
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Key Challenges
- 01
Severely rotted timber rafters
- 02
Water seepage onto the walls
- 03
Non-standard structural dimensions
Our Solution
Full timber frame replacement with treated wood
Installation of high-grade weatherproofing membrane
Precision tile alignment for monsoon protection
Project Narrative
From Strip-down to
Structural Integrity
A complete structural overhaul of an old Indo-Portuguese outhouse roof using traditional Mangalore tiles and modern wood protection.
The Transformation
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Key Challenges
- 01
Severely rotted timber rafters
- 02
Water seepage onto the walls
- 03
Non-standard structural dimensions
Our Solution
Full timber frame replacement with treated wood
Installation of high-grade weatherproofing membrane
Precision tile alignment for monsoon protection
Project Narrative
From Strip-down to
Structural Integrity
A complete structural overhaul of an old Indo-Portuguese outhouse roof using traditional Mangalore tiles and modern wood protection.
Key Challenges
- 01
Severely rotted timber rafters
- 02
Water seepage onto the walls
- 03
Non-standard structural dimensions
Our Solution
Full timber frame replacement with treated wood
Installation of high-grade weatherproofing membrane
Precision tile alignment for monsoon protection
Initial Strip-down
Careful removal of original Mangalore tiles to assess the underlying timber health.
Timber Fabrication
Cutting and sizing of rafters and purlins to be replaced in place of the damaged ones.
Precision Tiling
Laying new tiles with meticulous alignment for perfect water runoff.
Exposing the Skeleton
Identifying structural weak points in the 120-year-old framework.
Structural Reinforcement
Replacing rotted rafters with treated timber while maintaining original geometry.
The Final Finish
Restored with modern structural integrity.