more truss work

the trusses continued to be rolled out, and hip jacks established. three seperate three- and four-ply girders were lifted, slid, and rolled into place; with no crane! these girders weighed 800 pounds each and span over 30 feet. catwalking [1x doug fir] spanned and stiffened the truss system. a FAU platform [for the heating unit] was set, and shear blocking was built, which will aid in the transfering of shear loads from the roof to the wall to the foundation.

shear parties and truss rolling

last week consisted of framing, drilling and installing anchor bolts and PHD's [pre-deflected hold downs], and hanging shearing panels on walls, all in preparation for the trusses. on monday this week the trusses were dropped on site. just over half of the trusses have been rolled up and set in place.

beam setting and wall building

this is what we did this week.