Colt Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors

Day 13, Trusses arrived about 9 am.By 3:30 the east gable end was built and some of the trusses set up.At end of day the east end gable was plumbed and braced to a tree.Day 14 began, a little nippy, -14c / 7F. By noon most of the trusses were in place and the west end gable was almost ready to move into position. End of day Friday, one side of roof has plywood.

That's awesome progress Eugene! How many people are in your crew?

@RoamingGnome There are 4 of us here most of the time but I am still taking a few service calls and my contractor buddy is away some. I have worked with him for 30 years, sharing ideas, tools, and support. He is super at scheduling and logistics. So far we lost one afternoon of production due to high wind while setting forms. Working in the trenches that day started out with eyes full of dirt and a sand blasted face. So far cold has not stopped us.

Keep up the terrific work Spike. Before you know it you’ll be dried in and smiling from ear to ear. Harry

I like the idea of building the roof at ground level ( I don't like heights, maybe thats why I am short ). Can't wait to see how the roof is raised and walls put up .

Build day 13 was used to finish sheeting the roof and clear a landing site for it. Day 14 the crane arrived at 8 am. The roof was set on the ground and the walls set in place by noon. Steel for the front arrive during lunch time. Wall bracing and setting up the steel door frame took several hours in the afternoon. The roof was on and bolted down by 3 pm.By 4:30 the crane was gone and our crew was tired. Today's crew was the 5 of us regulars and 2 crane operators.

Wow , that is quite the day work . Glad to see the weather was kind to you . Should not be too long and you will be dried in .

That's awesome!
You and the crew are making it look easy Thanks for sharing the photos

It’s looking great Eugene! You’ll be doing the finish work in no time!

Good morning. Day 15, Hurricane tie downs were added to the rafters and all temporary bracing was removed. Today overhead door framing will commince. A note about weather during roof placement, 30 minutes before the lift, a snow squall came through. Temperature was -11c/ 12 F. Perching on a ladder plumbing side walls, facing the wind, was chilly