Framing 75% complete, Aug 21, 2010

As of today I have completed 75% of the framing on the end gables. You see the north end here completed. On the south side the half over the loft is also completed. I have to set up the scaffolding on the main floor to finish the south end. I need a second person to run the lift to sheet the gable ends. I will be trading some work with my cousin to get someone to help.

The wind was blowing so hard today from the south that my cap kept blowing off my head. Tony was staining the ridgepole and had to stop because of the wind.

Framing end gables, Aug 19, 2010

Today I started framing in the end gables. I was looking for someone with experience to help me with this, but it turns out I am experienced! What you see completed here took me 13 hours. I think I can complete the framing on both ends by Saturday. The end over the family room will be a little tricky. It's close to 30 feet above the floor. When the framing is completed, I will sheet both ends with OSB and cover them with Tyvek. (A plastic sheeting that protects the OSB)

Yesterday I also installed the last two beams in the basement. They support the logs that run from the main floor all the way to the roof system.

Finished shingling, Aug 18, 2010

Yesterday I had to purchase a roofing nailer and a 100 foot air hose to finish shingling the roof. I made it to within 3 feet of the peak yesterday before the shingles became too hot to walk on safely. Today I finished shingling the house. I am now looking for someone to help me frame out the end gables.

Framing the end gables requires two people as we will do a lot of it using the lift.