A Boat in the Woods · video

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Joshua constructs a roof for a boat shed, installing 16-foot green hemlock rafters, blocking, and strapping to support metal roofing panels.0:16 He planes the blocking flush with the rafters and adds an extra overhang to provide dry storage space for lumber.2:32 After pre-drilling holes with an automatic center punch, he secures the metal panels to the structure.4:19 He attempts to install flashing to weatherproof the transition between the roof and the clerestory, but finds the metal too tall, obstructing the light.14:43 He uses corrugated polycarbonate panels as a temporary solution to maintain natural light while planning a permanent, weatherproof design.15:06 Between roofing tasks, he continues disassembling the boat's deckhouse, removing teak trim and bronze fasteners.6:59 He organizes the salvaged hardware into labeled Ziploc bags to ensure accurate reassembly.8:46 He tests a cordless Ryobi glue gun with a Makita battery adapter to remove teak bungs, but finds drilling with a Forstner bit remains the most effective method for extraction.6:39

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