Note 202 — CONTENTS. (continued 4)

After the main posts are in position let two men climb these, one on each, and place the ridge-pole. First see that it is level; then draw it in (to make the roof small) so that the roof would have a neat appearance. This is done so that the house would not appear topheavy thus giving another expert a chance to ridicule it. But build the house so that it would stand out; and such a house is called by the people a “hale kukuohi.”202 When the posts are firmly planted place on them the plates for the two sides, fitting them with the tenon at the top of each post. After the plates are in position place and tie the rafters on both sides; then fasten203 at the ridge and at the junction of the rafter with the plates and the posts. When this is finished then place the supplementary ridge-pole (kuaiole)204 on top of the rafters, and tie on to the ridge-pole. The end posts are now placed in position, if so desired, or else they can be left till later.