Once he got back to the property, Jim got busy and made up for lost time! Check out our gorgeous steps! I'm so excited - they are so sturdy and feel so good walking up them.
Then it was time to work on the lower stairs. Jim had to remove some of the planking over the lower level so he could work (that big hole made me nervous and Jim put a plank over it!)
Putting up the next stringer...
Cutting a tread...
We have to get more wood for the rest of the treads but it's exciting to see it taking shape!
Jim also got the scaffolding tower down by the stairwell.
Then began the tough job of building up the towers on the front. Jim really could use another man's help with this job but since there isn't another one around, he just had to do it himself!
It's really hard lifting up the pieces so far off the ground...
Going up higher...
...and higher! This is crazy high!
Whew. Glad all that scaffolding work is finished. Not sure how Jim had any energy left, but he did! He started putting up the plywood backing for the rake boards.
The next piece is in place and Jim is fastening it...
Last piece...
He had to be on all that scaffolding plus his tip toes to reach the top!
Putting up the bracing to hold the rake boards...
Just bringing the materials up all this scaffolding is exhausting!
Fastening down the rake boards...
Jim had to cut a bevel and angle for the very top - so he put a quick coat of paint on the exposed edges.
Last piece...
Fastening it down...
End-of-the-day shot...
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