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Rain Creek Farm David started just after 7am by stretching a level line around the posts. This provided a reference mark on each post so that the roof will have the proper slope and the wall stringers will be level. (07.21.02) |
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Rain Creek Farm Tony checks the progress and smells the cordless drill after a brace is placed between the posts of the back wall. (07.21.02) |
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Rain Creek Farm A wire stretcher is used to place tight diagonal wires between the back wall posts. These wires will squeeze the brace and stiffen the shed. (07.21.02) |
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Rain Creek Farm Bracing of the back wall is complete. (07.21.02) |
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Rain Creek Farm Now the roof is starting to take shape. These and additional stringers around the top of the shed are attached to the posts with lag screws. (07.21.02)
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Rain Creek Farm Linda took this picture of David measuring for the rafters. Our farmhouse can be seen in the background. (07.21.02) |
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Rain Creek Farm Center rafters are on 24-inch centers to accommodate corrugated tin. (07.21.02) |
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Rain Creek Farm Here the framing is complete. The lower stringers are nailed into place and will provide for the attachment of vertical corrugated tin panels. Two of the posts will need to have the tops cut before the roof tin can be installed. (07.21.02) |
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November 02, 2006 |
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