ᐅ Our topping-out ceremony is coming up; looking for planning tips
Created on: 19 May 2022 19:05
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Jacy0505The roof structure of our single-family house will be built soon, most likely on May 30th or 31st.
Unfortunately, we won’t be available the following Friday or weekend, so we are planning a topping-out ceremony on Friday, June 10th.
We have never attended a topping-out ceremony before and do not yet live on site, so we don’t know the neighbors. Maybe you can give us some tips on who to invite and what we could offer, etc.
When does a topping-out ceremony usually start? I imagine the construction workers might want to leave quickly before the weekend, but neighbors and friends probably won’t get off work until around 4 pm.
How have you handled this? Is the topping-out wreath usually made by hand or purchased?
Thanks for any advice; we want to celebrate a really nice event.
Unfortunately, we won’t be available the following Friday or weekend, so we are planning a topping-out ceremony on Friday, June 10th.
We have never attended a topping-out ceremony before and do not yet live on site, so we don’t know the neighbors. Maybe you can give us some tips on who to invite and what we could offer, etc.
When does a topping-out ceremony usually start? I imagine the construction workers might want to leave quickly before the weekend, but neighbors and friends probably won’t get off work until around 4 pm.
How have you handled this? Is the topping-out wreath usually made by hand or purchased?
Thanks for any advice; we want to celebrate a really nice event.
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Grobmutant19 May 2022 19:53Around here, starting at 4 p.m. on Fridays is common, sometimes even from 3:30 p.m. That’s when the tradespeople finish work and you can start right away. It’s best to discuss with the roofers (and bricklayers, etc.) what timing works best for them.
In the past, neighbors often made or provided the wreath. Today, this isn’t customary in every area anymore. Then you have to get it yourself or ask a family member. The wreath can either be bought ready-made, for example at a florist, and decorated yourself. In that case, it’s best to also get the frame, which you can also find at the florist.
In the past, neighbors often made or provided the wreath. Today, this isn’t customary in every area anymore. Then you have to get it yourself or ask a family member. The wreath can either be bought ready-made, for example at a florist, and decorated yourself. In that case, it’s best to also get the frame, which you can also find at the florist.
Jacy0505 schrieb:
The roof structure of our single-family house will be installed soon, probably on May 30th or 31st.
Unfortunately, we are unavailable the following Friday and weekend, so we are planning a topping-out ceremony on Friday, June 10th.
We have never attended a topping-out ceremony before and are not yet living on site, so we don’t know the neighborhood yet.
Maybe you could give us some tips on whom to invite, what we could offer, and so on. Try searching the forum for “topping-out ceremony” or “roof raising,” and for example you will find:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/richtfest-panik.18082/
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/richtfest-planung-wie-viele-bauarbeiter-kommen.26504/
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/richtfest-niedersachsen-lueneburg.34147/
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Ask the general contractor how the tradespeople see it and what they prefer. They are warmly invited… please spread the word.
Speak personally with the carpenters; they might work an extra hour for around fifty bucks or so. Ask how they would handle it. Start time around 2 p.m. or so.
Slip flyers into the unfinished front doors of the neighbors: the next three on the left, right, and opposite. Hand the flyer personally to those you see.
Friends, acquaintances, relatives, and the future neighbors you want to have there should receive the same flyer. Everyone is on a first-name basis!
Drinks on consignment; grocery stores usually rent beer benches and coolers, and no one has ever complained about a field kitchen. Grandma can contribute butter cake.
Speak personally with the carpenters; they might work an extra hour for around fifty bucks or so. Ask how they would handle it. Start time around 2 p.m. or so.
Slip flyers into the unfinished front doors of the neighbors: the next three on the left, right, and opposite. Hand the flyer personally to those you see.
Friends, acquaintances, relatives, and the future neighbors you want to have there should receive the same flyer. Everyone is on a first-name basis!
Drinks on consignment; grocery stores usually rent beer benches and coolers, and no one has ever complained about a field kitchen. Grandma can contribute butter cake.
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fach1werk22 May 2022 08:36I would first ask whether the craftsmen are willing to invest the time. We gave the carpenters money. We also lived a bit far from the new construction site and invited all the new neighbors, plus all local residents who had ever had any connection with the house or property. Most of them came.
Regarding catering, in such cases, I like to call the local town hall to find out whom they usually hire if the food is to be good. In the Swabian region, this question is basically about who makes the best potato salad without any artificial ingredients in the meat seasoning. The smaller the town, the easier it is to get the answer.
The supplier forgot the topping tree (Richtbäumchen) at short notice, so I had to use a large funeral wreath frame instead. I was annoyed, but tied many colorful ribbons to it, added a broomstick on four long ribbons, and it turned out perfectly.
The topping-out ceremony for the family was held separately as a traditional white sausage breakfast, which also brought us joy and not much work.
Wishing you a lot of joy with your guests and home
Gabriele
Regarding catering, in such cases, I like to call the local town hall to find out whom they usually hire if the food is to be good. In the Swabian region, this question is basically about who makes the best potato salad without any artificial ingredients in the meat seasoning. The smaller the town, the easier it is to get the answer.
The supplier forgot the topping tree (Richtbäumchen) at short notice, so I had to use a large funeral wreath frame instead. I was annoyed, but tied many colorful ribbons to it, added a broomstick on four long ribbons, and it turned out perfectly.
The topping-out ceremony for the family was held separately as a traditional white sausage breakfast, which also brought us joy and not much work.
Wishing you a lot of joy with your guests and home
Gabriele
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