Roofing

Several years back I spent a few summers working with some vile roofers back in Missouri. So I couldn´t pass on the opportunity to chat with a thatched-roof, or quincho, worker in Tacuarembó, Uruguay.





José started on this house, located on the outskirts of the artsy town of Tacuarembó about a week ago. In 8 days he brought the roof to life - brought it to life solo. Cutting, carrying, climbing, setting, etc. His week´s work will last for 10 years upon a hill overlooking the small town that is hazardously overcrowded with such horrific vehicles as bicycles and mopeds.







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There were whole blocks parked with nothing but bikes resting on the curb like this.