In the 1800s, "raise the roof" meant to make a ruckus. In the 1990s, it was a hit song. But in 2023, on the 46th parallel at Huron Bay, we are literally raising a roof. It's moving right along. The house trusses are all up and sheeting covers them. A weatherproof layer has been added … Continue reading Raising The Roof – Pt. 3
Recipe for DIY roof-raising: 1 part materials, 2 parts flexibility, 6 parts helpers. (Notice, no heavy equipment.) It reminds me of an Amish barn-raising, not that I've ever seen one. Prepare the materials, put out the call, watch the weather, and hope. Voila! It worked! It's still only trusses, and just 1/4 of them so … Continue reading Raising The Roof – Pt 2
"It's a go," Jeff said while I was getting my first cup of coffee. "What is?" I asked. "The roof. We start today." His eyes were alive with excitement. Well, I woke up fast! An hour later, Jeff had put metal scaffolding in place to make it possible. (I don't even know where he got … Continue reading The Roof-Raising Begins
They're here...57 pieces of lumber, designed by engineers in various sizes and shapes to match our house plan, delivered 115 miles to Camp Many Moons on a flatbed truck. Soon, they will become a roof. It looks complicated to me as Jeff studies the design to plan his approach. We wanted a distinctive shape to … Continue reading The Trusses Arrive
For Many Moons 