chimney versus roof

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Roof lost. This was not that uncommon a site around the neighbourhood.

sealing the roof

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Laura Young and I tying down tarps over the hole in the roof. We did what we could to tie it down with tension and weigh it down with bricks tied to the tarps. Why? Because gale-force winds are predicted for tomorrow (Sunday) and rain on Tuesday.

Switched on Gardener roof

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1 June 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-06-01-IMG_3284 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Switched on Gardener roof

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1 June 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-06-01-IMG_3285 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Switched on Gardener roof

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1 June 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-06-01-IMG_3286 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Switched on Gardener roof

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1 June 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-06-01-IMG_3283 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

our temporary roof repair

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None

earthquake + brick chimney = hole in roof

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Our neighbours, Laura and Robbie, were unlucky enough to have their chimney fall into the roof rather than off the house.

Switched on Gardener loses its roof

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1 June 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-06-01-IMG_3291 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Switched on Gardener loses its roof

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1 June 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-06-01-IMG_3280 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

removing the chimney

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The chimney busted right through the wooden beam holding up the roof. I'm told it may an alarming noise.