Rafters close to completion, July 22, 2010

We have nine short rafters left to install, then frame in the dormers and we will be ready to sheet the roof. The plan is to have the roof shingled and start framing the gable ends next week.

The roof begins, July 20, 2010

Today we began installing the TGIs on the roof. We had to set up jigs to cut all the angles on the roof TGIs and the deck TGIs. The deck TGIs were left long so we can run a chalk line to mark and cut them all to the same length. Tomorrow we will finish the right side and begin the left side. The left side will have three five foot dormers so it will take somewhat longer to set up and complete. When the TGIs and dormers are complete, we will begin sheeting them with OSB.

Tony showed up again today to stain the exterior logs. He finished the right side on Saturday, and the left side today.

I also got up close and personal with a trim saw today. My thumb should heal fully in a week or so. Not such good news for the glove I was wearing.