The Build - Stage 10 Truss Framing and Roof Sheeting

Some cool pics. I keep wondering how I took them.

Roof beginning to be sheeted. It is so cool to be inside and look up and there is a roof. Something to keep out the snow and sun. Ahhh!

We are constantly telling people when they ask which house is ours "It's the white one!" We have a breath taking view, and sense behind us is only commercial property that has no permanent buildings on it we get it all!

 The front takes shape.

Half the roof done.

The Build - Stage 9 Concrete: Garage, Driveway, Walkway, Approch

Cement trucks arrive again...this time for garage and driveway.

 

 

Spreading concrete to fill grid lines of rebar.

Really cool machine powered by something that looks like a weed wacker.  It causes vibrations to smooth vibrations quick.

It smooths the concrete even more than the vibrator.  It reminds me of a rolling pin smoothing the flattened dough. 

Finisher spins like helicopter wings. I never understood exactly what it did, but my guess is that is helps with the type of task the concrete was supposed to do. 

The skidster nicknamed "Skiddy" was a big help in preparing the ground for the concrete.  I moved dirt, poured and smoothed gravel and many other tasks.  Wish I owned one of my own, because they are so cool!

This is a small vibrating machine that smooths the gravel like the other one did for the concrete.  

Pad is poured.

 

Cutting the curb. 

This is a hydraulic saw that hooks to a track and is controlled by a lever.  It can move in and side to side by careful adjustment.  Water was sprayed onto the saw, helping it to maintain ideal temperature and cutting power.

Walkway forms for the front yard.

Gravel poured and ready for concrete.   

 
Pad cut and water tested.  They sprayed water on to see how good the drainage is.

Concrete is finished.

The Build - Stage 8 Trusses

First trusses being positioned.  Large flying objects . . . a little scary?!

This is the all-powerful crane setup.

See that hand?  . . . yeah, feeling pretty cool right now.

The first Truss was flipped on the ground, so we had to turn it around, and now that sheeting is on the wrong side, so...that will be a fun project to re-do that in the future...ha ha.

Bracing the trusses.  They look like monkeys the way they climb through those things.  (Objects in picture are higher than they appear *smile*). 

You mean people get paid to sit in a chair and play 'video' games?  (Those skills appear to have paid off).  Though if you mess up...you can't start over (pressure!)

Climb if you dare.

The amazing mountain backdrop. 

This is the garage header.  It is huge!  (The picture below shows it in place),

All giant trusses in place.