8-20-11 Timber Raising of the carport
Human counterweights hold the crane as they lift the first crosstie into place.
After setting the kingpost a rafter is lifted up
The rafter and strut are moved into place
The first bent is complete
Another crosstie being carried out of the shop
Then strapped to the crane to be lifted
With Dan(ny) as a counterweight it is lifted to its place
Brandon places one end into the post
Bob drives in the peg in his end
Dan and Mike placing another kingpost
Another rafter and strut being hoisted
And being placed into the next bent
Ready for the next post
And up it goes
Then the girt and brace on the other side
And the other end post
Now for the final crosstie
Lloyd shackles the straps together.
Up goes the final crosstie
The last kingpost is put in place
Send up a rafter
The rafter and strut are placed into the kingpost
The other side of the bent on its way up
More counterweights needed
They were able to raise the secondary rafters without taking the time to strap them up
Pegging the secondary rafters (rafters without kingpost or struts)
Lloyd, Bob, Josh, Ethan, Jim, Dan, Derek, Dan, Mike, Marty, Brandon, Becky, Becky, Michelle, John
Ethan topping off the carport frame
Dan asked me to give the dedication for this frame
The carport frame took eight hours, including lunch break, to raise
8-24-11
We began putting up the 2x6 tongue and groove roof decking
We began putting up the 2x6 tongue and groove roof decking
Dan(ny) and Jim working on the carport and Jerome installing roofing on the dome
Dan making miter cuts on the ends of the boards
Making all the miter cuts is very time consuming
The plywood sheeting is also cut to the shape of the dome
Dan, Dan, and Jim starting the other side of the carport
8-27-11
Dan built a sturdy chimney chase to protect the chimney from the snow
Dan built a sturdy chimney chase to protect the chimney from the snow
It will get siding and trim before it is finished
Dan and Derek working on the plywood sheeting
8-25-11
Dan, Dan, and I finished the second side of the roof decking
Dan, Dan, and I finished the second side of the roof decking
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9-4-11
Installing trim pieces
Installing trim pieces
More roofing complete
The roof from the backside
Jerome and Dan working on the cricket between the two roofs
Dan and I completed the peel and stick underlayment on the carport roof
Today was a very busy day. I thank my Daughter-in-law Becky for taking so many pictures to document the day and to use on this website.
The roofing is going well
Jerome working his way around the back of the dome
I dedicate this frame to those we do not know, But who will some day stand beneath it sheltered from the snow. I speak of future generations yet to come, Maybe great great granddaughters or grandsons. They will enjoy this place in who knows what way, Commenting on how it was built back in the day. Dan has built this frame to stand the test of time, Maybe even getting better like a fine wine. So I thank all of you here today, our family and our friends, For helping build a legacy and in sharing the fun that never ends.
9-11-11
Jerome roofing the last few triangles
Jerome roofing the last few triangles
Dan trying to take credit for the great roofing job
Framing is complete. Sheeting is almost complete.
Ready for the next step
Dan discussing with Jerome how he is going to take credit. ( and how he is sucking in his gut because this could end up on the web)
10-8-11
After installing some of the Tyvek, snapping layout lines, and putting up the corner trim we started installing the hardy plank siding
After installing some of the Tyvek, snapping layout lines, and putting up the corner trim we started installing the hardy plank siding
10-9-11
Siding the chimney chase
Siding the chimney chase
11-2-11
Chimney complete and painted. Just in time. It's getting cold.
Chimney complete and painted. Just in time. It's getting cold.
The extra timbers will now become the surround for the roll-up door
11-17-11
The extra timbers are already at the dome so Dan will work on them there.
The extra timbers are already at the dome so Dan will work on them there.
10-23-11
Alex, Brandon, Mike, Tom, and Dan unloading the roll-up door
Alex, Brandon, Mike, Tom, and Dan unloading the roll-up door
Dan needs to finish the timbers for the surround before he can build the wall, before he can install the roll-up door.
11-17-11
I think this is the end of our season on the ridge for this year.
I think this is the end of our season on the ridge for this year.
Our Chistmas tree from the ridge. Time to start working on the dome project from the shop at home.