Strawbale Album Part 4. Raising 1st Roof Beam

Part 4

This little cheap winch was used to pull up the center roof beam or spine

This is how I got it started!

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First 2x8 rafter.jpg.jpg.jpgbut then my wife discovers we need 2x12 rafter to ensure a better roof insulation for an off grid house

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Our dear friends, The Musical Montanas, who helped us put up the first rafters

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2 x 12's are used here.jpg Notice the one 2 x 8 on the front right

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I decide to go ahead an make some roof for shelter in the coming winter. We just use underlayment...no board or other wood..

metal up....yeah...did not know what I was doing..

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There are simple ways to work with heavy stuff