A Roof Over our Heads

Wow, that was hard work getting all the metal sheets onto the roof. But, after a couple thousand screws to hold things in place, we finished.

Two Sides Done

Scott and Dad have screwed in all the panels on the long sides of the barn in one day. It looks terrific - what a beautiful job!

Pedal to the Metal

We dismantled the winch/pulley system and hung all the purlins. The tops of the posts are cut flush with the roof line. It's time to start putting up the sheet metal.

Trusses Complete

With the help of our friend Ross, the final trusses are hoisted, positioned and bolted in place. Now, 180 hangers and 90 2x6 purlins must be cut and attached between the trusses.

The Fruit of Labor

With resourcefulness, ingenuity, plenty of trial and error -- and the much-needed assistance of Scott's dad -- the daunting task of constructing the roof becomes reality. The 250lb. trusses are lifted and raised up easily using a winch-type pulley system mounted on a pipe and connected to cables. Three are up -well done!