The Bones of A Roof - Finished

Today, with the help of master carpenter George Tenthorey our roof was finally, fully framed. Now is the time to sheet and shingle.

Eric must have drawn this out, tried to explain it, and even made little roof shapes with his massive hands, 15 times or more over the last month for me. I still couldn’t see it.

Today the roof shows its shape. The ‘bones’ are done.

When you look at the photo below you’ll see why this roof drove us to distraction, a few harsh words between us, and at least a month to complete!

There were just too many angles on this busy roof and somehow they all had to come together to hold up to our harsh weather conditions.

Friends who helped all said the roof style and structure is cumbersome and difficult to build, but will be worth it. During the last month I wasn’t so sure it would ever be finished, much less worth the work and headaches.

But as you stand in the center hall and glance upwards you get a feel for the room and roof and I know it will be, already is in fact, beautiful.

Here’s our friend George - most of the way through the day, climbing up and down the ladder like he’s 20 years old again! I won’t tell you precisely how old George is, but he is over 70. He is a busy and active man, long since retired, but on the go every day nonetheless.

This was my first opportunity, since I’ve known George, to work near him. Eric says he’s one of the finest, easiest, and hardest working men he’s ever worked with.

It was an honor to have George spend the day with us and lend his workmanship to our needs. George, of course, will say the honor was all his - he’s just that kind of man!