This week we accomplished our bottom line goal for the summer: get a roof on this house. The relief is physical, I feel so much calmer. Josh is home after three weeks at the build site camping. He eats only PBJ, hot dogs and Larabars when he's out there by himself. I'm so glad to … Continue reading Putting a Lid On It
Month: July 2017
Getting Ready For a Roof
This week I came back home while Josh stayed down south to keep progress moving on the house. It's really hard being apart and the time when our family can be back together again will be so sweet. Here's a video from the end of week four: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_g4_K1qRhs. Saturday afternoon my mom Carol came down … Continue reading Getting Ready For a Roof
Blocking, Eaves and Framing
A lot was accomplished on the house this week. It began with stress, anxiety, anger, and the full realization that this is not a job for amateurs. At least, not for amateurs who don't have the guidance of an experienced professional builder. The rest of the week was fun and productive as we got some … Continue reading Blocking, Eaves and Framing
Ring and Rafters
The yurt center ring weighs 250 pounds, is a work of art, and needed to be raised 18' 2" into the air so that rafters could be attached to it. Could we do this without heavy machinery? Even with it, the job was huge. Each rafter is an 18 foot 2x12 weighing 100 pounds alone. … Continue reading Ring and Rafters
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