The main goal while Andrew's dad was here was to get the roof put back on. So, after we took it off and built the four foot wall, we began to put it back together.
The beam is going up here.
It's on there!
Boss waits patiently while we work because he knows eventually we'll take a break to play frisbee. Andrew is cutting log supports for the roof overhang at the back of the cabin.
Ted is putting in a few extra supports.
Rafters and purlins went up fairly well. The cool burl logs went into place also.
Figuring out the day's plan.
I love this father/son picture.
We extended the length of the roof over the front porch so we had to buy a few extra sheets of metal. We accidentally bought 12ft. instead of 10 ft., but no worries because Andrew had an easy fix.
Putting on the last of the metal!!!
Ted cutting plywood gables.
The last project before Ted left was helping Andrew put in a few windows and the first of the exterior sheeting!
The happy couple thinking cozy thoughts about the upcoming winter! :)
In the past two weeks we have gotten all the exterior sheeting put on and the rest of the windows in!
We have a blanket (our trusty poncho liner) over the doorway right now in order to heat the inside while caulking the log joints and other things.
The back of the cabin.
We put in a couple of nice, big window sills. We still have to put trim around the windows, but insulation is more important right now.
Wiring and insulation have been the most recent projects. We have a week and a half to get as far along as we can. We leave for a two week vacation the first of October (retirement celebration in the Caribbean!) and when we return it will be winter. The clock is ticking....
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Ted, we can't thank-you enough for all the help you gave us while you were here! We definitely would not be this far along with out all your help.
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