Raising the Beam

We had 10 men lift a huge beam up to start Phase II of the deck project. We also christened our new deck with a quick get-together before the Big Lift.

an impromptu bbq on our New Deck!


Brian Layin' Down the Law






Brian is making sure the beam is lining up with the gas pipe. We'd hate to have a gas leak coming OUT OF OUR HOUSE.


Ken, our neighbor, supervising as Brian tightens the bolts.


The finished beam with the gas pipe sticking out. BTW, the beam probably weighs somewhere between 400-600lbs. My kitchen scale only goes up to 5lb.