Raise high the roof beams, carpenters

At long last, the beams that would hold the roof were set in place in mid-December with a ginormous crank.  

The tolerance of the beams and the collar ties that connected them were only one inch.  A very great deal of math went into assuring the accuracy of the cut.  

One side set.  In this case, the beam near the bunk room.  Sandra is standing in what will be an upstairs landing, connecting the two bedroom wings, which will overlook the Great Room.

Once both beams were set, the work began on attaching the purlins.