We have had these poles in the ground for about 6 months... just waiting for us to get on with the next phase.
After he finished the back fence line Hubby cleaned and made a big space in the barn. Then he built the arches, laying them on top of each other to keep them exactly the same.
My brother P and a few guys from church came over yesterday (Saturday) to raise the roof.
My brother P is tall, but the roof is 15 feet high. He had to use a 10 foot long notched 2" by 4" to lift and steady each roof peak while the others set the corners into the side pipes. Once things got rolling they were finished in about an hour. I was watching P's kids while they worked and didn't get any pictures of the progress. It was also almost 100 degrees while they lifted the arches into place. They took regular breaks in the shade and were done by 11am.
Then this crazy hubby of mine braved the heat and installed the ridge poles. He stood on some scaffolding between two ladders.
Here it is with the ridge poles complete:
Looks so good! Are you using plans to make the high tunnel?
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