Trusses Arrive

Ray and Colt were at the land bright and early. The rest of us arrived about 7:45 am to see the trusses arrive.

Truck With Boom Attached

The truck was too big to enter our driveway and the driver wanted Ray to take down the fence. But instead of that Ray put the planks across the edge of our culvert so that it was not destroyed under the weight of the truck.

Ray got a call last night saying they would be ready first thing today. He was working on another job, but as has been the practice up to now, he was able to take the day off and came back to our house to work there for the day. We have been very fortunate in that he has been able to work back and forth between jobs and our house and take care of our finances, while building our house.

So first thing this morning we all arrived at the land to see the trusses. We all get so excited when anything new happens!! After watching from the van for a few minutes I decided to get closer and take some pictures.

Unstrapping the Trusses

Livingroom Trusses

I had never really take note of when Ray said that trusses were coming that day - what it actually meant! I knew it would be a day of putting the roof on, but that was as far as it went in my mind. I had no idea of the danger!

The first thing I saw was that Ray was on the upper floor exterior wall (nothing around him but empty space) - and he is standing on a 6" wide board! He has nothing to hold on to.

Here it Comes!

Notice that if the boom operator is not paying attention he could accident swing it a bit to the left or right and knock Ray off the wall.

Guiding It Down

He just waits there and then supports and guides the truss as it is lowered to lay across the outer upstairs wall. At any moment the truss could knock him off the upper wall - down 18 feet.

Well!! I saw enough of *that* so I thought I would go upstairs and get some good shots of the truss coming down on the roof.

Truss Down - Boom Swinging

First Truss Down

Ray bending over to avoid being hit by the metal boom that is swinging around over his head!

Two Stories Up - Air Space All Around!

Not a good ideas! That was when I saw what my son has to do!! *laugh* His job is just as scary! Talk about making a mother's heart beat faster! We already pray for safety on the jobsite, but this will put new meaning into that!!

Boy's Bedroom Trusses Up

After the trusses were delivered the guys started putting them up. This shows the games room trusses that are on Austin and Cassidy's room. I had a disappointment when they arrived!! The opening in the room was supposed to be 16 x 16 feet, but I guess the making of the trusses changed things a bit and we ended up with only a 12 x 16 opening.


Believe me I will be using the edges of the rooms where the walls have the bracing. I will have Ray drywall between the braces. This way we can create shelving right in the walls. This will make up for some of the lost space. You can see what I am talking about down the sides of the room.

There will be a nice big window that sits low in the wall, at the other end of the room.

Here is Austin having a peek at his new room. He is very excited to see it coming together, as all the other boys already have their rooms built.

Where's the Floor?