Also notice that the cupola has been framed. Also framed is the mini-roof over the barn's side man-door. But this is out of the picture on the right side.
The cupola was not initially planned. I had wanted one, but was trying to control costs. However, I made a deal with the general contractor that I am hoping I won't regret. In exchange for pre-paying for some of the services to help with his cash flow, he got us the cupola.
It turned out the cupola was more expensive that he had planned as it was done too late, which caused the framers to have to work in difficult positions and without the correct tools. You should have heard them swearing about it up there. I feel for them as I am not comfortable working at height either.
We also have purchased a weather vane for the top. The top of the weather vane should approach 40' off the ground. Come on lightning!
Here you see the roofers, in harnesses working, on the steep 45 degree (12/12) pitch of the roof, up to 30' off the ground. I admit to having thought in the past that it would be fun to work in construction. But I no longer feel so after seeing what these guys have to do.
I haven't gotten a shot of the office in some time. It hasn't looked like it changed much. But now the roof is done on it and the windows and outside door are installed. I would have taken a picture now, but it was raining hard and didn't want to get my camera wet. I took these from our front porch. Next time I will as we are expecting a week of dry weather.
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