Roof Trusses Flying into Place

Loader lifting roof trusses while crew braces walls

Photo Details

  • Date: December 4, 2025
  • Time: 9:15 AM EST
  • Weather: Overcast clearing to partly sunny, 18°F, NW winds 5-10 mph. Snow-covered ground from Dec 1-3 storms; clearing trend visible with blue sky breaks.
  • Phase: Framing – roof truss setting
  • View: Elevated rear-to-front view of garage framing and material staging

Description

Morning shot capturing truss placement with a compact track loader supporting a ridge assembly while crew positions members and braces. Wall sheathing and headers are already installed across the three garage door openings.

Visible Elements

  • Loader with forks lifting bundled truss section toward center ridge line
  • Framed garage walls with LVL headers and OSB on lower portions
  • Tall roof truss set lines forming the main roof and front gable
  • Snow-covered slab and lumber stacks staged on both sides of the drive
  • Crew member guiding truss alignment inside the structure

Notes

  • Shows temporary bracing strategy during early roof framing.
  • Related angle after additional trusses set: PXL_20251204_170952235.