The ridge beam went up Tuesday at 11:40 a.m. on the first lift, and all six great room trusses are cut, pegged and test-fit in the yard. Stone crews start the chimney's second story Monday.
Sunday, September 27
Good evening, Ellen.
Your home is on schedule. The ridge beam went up Tuesday, and the great room trusses are next.
Week 32 of 71 · Stage 4, raising the home
Hollow Creek Lodge
9,200 sq ft · Full-scribe log · Big Sky, elev. 7,110 ft
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Great room trusses raised
Wednesday, October 14 · 8:00 a.m. Marcus meets you at the gate. You and David are booked to watch from the deck.
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Owner approved sharingcairnfellBig Sky, Montana
Ridge beam day at Hollow Creek. Thirty-eight feet of standing-dead Engelmann spruce, set on the first lift. Six trusses to go. 🏔️
#bigskymontana #loghome #timberframe #mountainhome #montanabuilder
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