A "Greenwich prow" raising in Gabarus, Cape Breton
Above left: ready for an early start, as the sun comes
up over the lake.
Above right: setting up the second bay.
Above left: flying in the truss for the second bent.
Above right: assembling the dormers in peace and quiet, after
the crane has finished its job.
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- top center - principal truss flying in
- left center - principal purlins, ready for truss, temporarily supported by 2x4 "dead men"
- right center - view of dormer in completed bay
- right bottom - Forrest and Jody scrambling up to help install the truss, after rigging and sending it up with the crane.
Above: So you were wondering "What's a prow?" It's the bump-out
part in the vaulted greatroom that projects forward with two walls
coming together at an odd angle. It's a bit of a variation on the Greenwich
theme.
Above: our gracious hosts.
The house was insulated with P2000™.
