Porches, Phase I

We've needed some porches around our trailer for a LONG time; however, we had to wait to move the trailer to it's final resting place first.

So, now it's time!

Phase I began with adding a roof over this old trailer to:

1. Give added protection against rain & snow
2. Be a buffer between our thin roof & the summer sun

Here's a log of our progress from March to August. At the end of August, when it was still quite toasty outside, we could really feel a difference in the inside temperature of the trailer.  Our a/c units alone actually made it bearable inside this little home on wheels.

MARCH

We collected poles for trusses, and this yellow beast really helped!

Then we (the Biggers) dug 30 holes for concrete piers for the upright poles.

Collecting upright poles...

APRIL

Now it was time to start on the concrete piers (again, 30)!

MAY/JUNE

The concrete piers get a bolt sunk into the middle of each one.  The upright pole will have a hole drilled into the bottom to rest on the bolt.  The strapping will then be attached on either side of the pole to keep it firmly attached to the concrete pier...

And now for the upright poles right against the house...

Project Supervisor #1

JULY

The trusses!!!

Work Bee with the Hilburn boys!  Time for nailers...these guys know how to get stuff done!

 
Project Supervisor #2

Time for some roofing tin, starting on the side that needs it most--south-facing.

AUGUST

Tah-dah!!!  The roofing tine needs to be trimmed up & the roof painted white, but it does the job for now!

Next tasks:

finish up the fire-wood & then move onto the screened-in outdoor kitchen!!

It's been a good summer.