7-11-09
 
 
These rafters are paired up - two having the connecting straps already attached.
I don't know if Bob's taking cover from some rain, or just looking for tools.
     
 
Another job-related injury - cause unknown.
Paul nails down the last of the pitch brackets on the west wall.
     
 
Jeff in position to secure a rafter out on the cap log overdangle. We set the outside rafters first, then progressed backwards to fill in the rest.
A southwest view from the scaffold tower.
     
 
Once the rafter is set in the bracket and the bracket expands to the correct pitch, the pitch-side of the bracket gets nailed in place.
Lydia helped Bob with the plumb cuts on the floor.
     
 
Another one of the guys' "planning breaks".
Free air conditioning through our undersized bathroom window.
     
 
Jillena guides the next rafter as the leading end gets lifted.
Only one set of rafters left, but it will have to wait until we get a replacement delivered for a damaged one we set aside.
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