As progress proceeded on the covered patios, our steel contractor noticed the side roof weren't aligning with the front roof line. After lots of analysis and measuring, I contacted the steel supplier. They confirmed the front column trusses were supposed to be 9'6", but they were manufactured to 9'0". After a lot of back and forth, we determined the best solution was to create a steel shim to add 5" to the bottom of the front column, Those will be in on Tuesday.  Also, check out the look of the cupolas. They looked massive on the ground, but look small on the roof. Also compare this photo with the web page title photo. 'Getting there! Cupolas  ...

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Last post we reported that there were issues with the front patio truss height. We and Worldwide Steel came up with a solution to extend the column height by adding I Beam shim to the bottom of the column. The CEO of WWS was concerned about the look of the column, but we assured him it was not a problem since the trusses will all be enclosed and wrapped in stone. Installing the shims allowed our guys to continue the roof framing and build into the front to side hip joint.  Meanwhile as the crew builds, Mrs. BluffBarndo met up with the Pony Express rider that travelled through town.    I Beam Shim Hip Joint Pony Express  ...

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