Live Valley Rafters and Overhangs

James and the Gang put up the four live valley rafters and the overhang on the sides. You can see in the photo how the rafters come together in the center. Each gable will have a two foot overhang to help protect the wood from the weather and direct sunlight. Lifting such weight while being about 24-30 feet in the air is quite a trick and takes tremendous skill and strength! Kudos to the crew!

Movin' On Up!

Wow! James and the Gang are really moving on up! Today, March 25, they started putting up the rafters. Scott and I sat in awe for about an hour today just watching them work. You can see the center section will house live valley rafters (will post those tomorrow...weather permitting!)

This photo is a view looking into one of the second floor bedrooms from the center loft. You can see a place for two windows in the gable end and the location for the dormer window is on the right.

Scott captured this photo from the road.

A side view provides a better look. The kitchen will be located on this end of the house on the first floor. The progress is amazing!