Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters

Salinger's title, coming as it does from Sappho and referring to a bridegroom, in no way fits the construction of a house.  However, not only do I like the title, it also allows me to demonstrate a degree of eruditeness worthy of an English major.   So, Dan and Dane and Bob:  Raise High the Roof Beams. 

I'm fascinated that the front wheels are 6 inches off the ground.

 

Uncle Dane:  a face with character

Tieing on a truss, prior to raising it.

Moving it into place, a joint venture between Dane and the lift operator on the truck.  Directions called out by Dan and Bob.

Almost ready to be lowered.

Down...

Down.....

Inches away...

Truss now in place for Bob to secure  on one end....

Dan working on the other end....

The supervisor....

Raise high the roof beams day was warm, sunny, cheerful, and the wood was simply beautiful.

 

The shadows and sun and patterns ...

Roof beams raised high and final logs installed...

  Beautiful