These arched rafters were made in Montana, shipped across the great USA and then we hued them, sanded them, stained them, varished them and then assembled on site. Weighing in at over 2,300 pounds we had to use a crane to set them of course.
Each arch had to set perfectly on a set of pins that later will have a screw assembly to draw them tight. But right now, the posts have to be squared and plumbed to exactly 90 degrees in order for the rest of the roof system to fit.
Straps and pullies along with come-a-longs were used to try and get it just perfect, of yea and a few clamps.
Each side had to be worked, against each other before the crane could actually let the arch set flush to the hammer posts.
After each arch was set, cross braces were installed so they would stand straight up and then it was time to go and get the fiber straps used to lift the arches over in place......there was only one way, strap yourself in, and go for a ride up over 80 feet in the air..
The crane operator is a little of a clown, so you really went for a ride...even out of camera range at times.
Well once you got to the arch, you just took the straps off and prayed he didn't take you for another ride......rotfl.
Before they set the second arch, it was foggy with a very light rain when I took this shot, you can't see more then 100 feet at best. What a group of guys that are working on this project.
It is amazing just how furr it is from the bottom to the top of the roof. There are 9 sets of scaffolding at 6.5 feet per set and that is about 58.5 feet, you can clearly see the blocks that are used to tie them to the house.......just image walking across that walk board.......
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