Today’s schedule for most of the the team was a little different. A small crew of 4 people needed some undisturbed time to layout the positions of the interior walls. They carefully measured and marked the floor. The rest of the team was told to start at 10AM this morning. However, our gable end team decided that we could start at regular time (8AM), since we were working in an area away from the house, and wanted to get it finished today.
The first step was to flip the south gable end over. Well, that’s not an easy task given it’s size and weight. We were very fortunate that a local builder loaned us their lull forklift, and that Gene was able to expertly operate it. It’s a machine that is a cross between a forklift, a tractor and a boom lift. The boom lift on many tractors extends up to 30 ft, making it ideal for positioning trusses and end gables.
Once it was flipped over, we added a 2×6 wind brace to the back.
Once we got that installed, we lifted the completed end gable to the side where we positioned it across 4 sawhorses.
Now that we have the South end gable complete, it’s time to repeat the process for the North end gable. The steps are: sheeting, wrapping it with Tyvek paper, attach the gable assembly, flip it over and add the wind brace. It’s easier the second time around :-).
While we were making progress on the end gables, ‘all hands’ were called to stack and stage the interior walls and position the bathtubs.
After the team completed the assembly of the North wall, ‘all hands’ were called to stand up the wall and plumb/square it with the other walls.
By the end of the day, all the exterior walls were up AND sheeted. It is really starting to look like a house!
What a great first week! The week went by so fast – it’s hard to believe it’s Friday already. Next week we look forward to raising the roof! It is an amazing privilege to work with such a dedicated and giving team. God is good!
It blows my mind how fast and beautiful, well coordinated this project goes . Yes, Debbie , God is good and I have a feeling that His hand is in there even if not seen in the pictures .
You guys are a role model for give back to community and blessed to be working along a group of people with same values .
All of you are in my prayers and stay safe .
Love and hugs 🤗❤️🙏
Oh Debbie (and Joe of course), I don’t know how you do it…get up very early, work all day, have dinner and enjoy the circle under the pavillion and still have time to do your blog. You are a wonder woman!!!!
I love the blog(s) and I understand them better since Bob and I were part of the team for years. Bob is so missing not being there but believe me, he wouldn’t be of any help except to occasionally talk you through whatever is needed.
I miss you and Joe helping me with my GPS. That was a riot. Can we turn it up a little louder (Lauder as in Estee Lauder)?? But I think I have it under control now! Thanks for the help. Miss you terribly.
You two are amazing. You’re having fun and spreading joy.
Amazing work as always. God Bless all of you for the time and love you put into these projects!!
Megin
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
You are making such great progress!
The weather looks absolutely beautiful!
All the best to you, Joe your wonderful team of volunteer!
Amazing work and an amazing team. Enjoy the weekend and get some well deserved rest. Happy Labor Day. Keep up the good work. 💗 Al & Iris
Simply amazing!