Raising the rafters

The roof rafters come in pre-built in a kit. While not particularly heavy the are awkward. A group of seven or eight pick them up and carry them to the side of the building. One roof team member stands on a step ladder and those on the ground push one end up to where they are hanging over the side of the house. The person on the roof, pulls the end up further on the roof. The people on the ground push the rafter up until it almost balances on the edge of the wall. Then they use long two by fours to push the rafter up when it is out of reach. A second person further across the house, standing on another ladder helps feed the rafter across the house. Once it is up, a second and third are stacked on top. Once they are up, the crew raises them and nails them in place and then braces are nailed across the top.