BEAMS!

Well, somehow an entire month has escaped me between posts.  This is truly evidence of tremendous success in our house plans and how they have transpired.  

A lot of time was spent sanding and staining beams.  Many hours and hands went into the preparation.  Kyle was back to help with a large portion of the work, his lovely bride Kim came to help on her day off, I put in hours here and there as I could, and Tanner topped of the rest.  While it wasn't as messy as working in the trenches of the foundation, the dust proved to be all-encompassing... the boys looked like father Christmas when they were done for the day!

Tanner, staining ridge beams until after dark

Stephanie, bundled and staining in the COLD!

Kyle, Sanding

Jerry and Charlie, precision cutting

Kyle and Buddy, enjoying some sunshine

Ridge beams with support plates

 On the morning of the cranes arrival, we had clear skies, and our last opportunity to stand in our house with no roof above us.  While I enjoyed the vantage point from the loft, Tanner, Jerry, and Charlie worked diligently in preparation for a smooth day of setting beams.

Sweet view from my loft

                                            

Jerry and Charlie, prepping the house

Beams ready to be set via Crane

Our contractors made the chore of setting the beams for the house look easy.  All of the beams were cut so nicely, the fit right as they were planned, with only two minor adjustments.  

Charlie Scott

Jerry Croskrey

 Not only were J & C willing to dangle from the rafters, they did a great job.  The beams and rafters are beautiful.  The crane did great work, and again I am baffled at all they can do with a small remote control to operate such large machinery.