You guys made a LOT of progress over the weekend and Monday, and it looks like the Piers are working out well for the floor and the rubber should give a pretty good cushion. I am curious about one thing though, and that is why you are doing the insulation and interior wall sheathing before you dry in the outside walls, (or doesn't it rain up there)?
I would be afraid the insulation, studs, etc would get wet if it rains, and then might or might not be completely dry when you sheath the outside which would trap moisture in there and I don't think that would be good.
Yes, it was and always is great to work with a positive energetic person, really helps that he is going to marry my youngest daughter this coming May! Enjoy his company and his abundant energy, don't remember having that kind of energy.
We get rain in August. Generally a very hot and dry month. The insulation is styrofoam, just like a cup, so it runs off. The exposed wood has been exposed for the past 60 years, so didn't see that the next couple of weeks would make a difference.
The sand in the pictures, well we have at last count over 24 cats on the farm and guess what happens to new sand piles?
That is why the grandson's sandbox has a lid!
The aroma in the new woodshop was getting,,,,,,, let's say, "RIPE".
All about priorities.
Stuart Ablett Jonathan, it is looking great, you are certainly making progress
Not as much as you with that there grill/smoker combo
. Stu, don't know how you do it in that there dungeon. Seriously, how long do you stay down there looking for smoke after welding? I would be a nervous wreck. Actually, wouldn't do it. I am a chicken. Thanks for the encouraging words.
larry merlau wont be long now and those kitchen cabs can be finished
Now see, that is why Lou Ann doesn't get to read this. Posts like yours can get a guy in trouble!
Actually, yes, really looking forward to making a nice kitchen we both appreciate and will use until we die here. Might not be what all would like but we are creating many visions.
allen levine making progress, starting to take shape as a wood shop.
Thanks, the saws and planer and working in there today, was a great feeling. Able to spin a 2x6 6' long was awesome!!
Rob Keeble You Making great progress there Mr. Green (this name becomes even more relevant the more i see. Its either Mr. Green or Mr. Recycling )
I am as confused as Norman. Here is my question. So you showed us the vapor barrier on the floor, but what about the interior walls prior to putting up the plywood.
I gave up on the outside. Guessed you farmer types are just going to leave it open to the elements.
I thought i had learnt that in NA you build a wood frame building with a wrap of at least tar paper on the outside and vapor barrier and tuck tape over the inner insulation before covering. But hey i suppose farmers are immune to the building codes being outside the city limits.
Mr. Green here Mr. Rob.
Didn't you see the styrofoam insulation? Those are the whit panels between the studs behind the plywood.
Otherwise, same answer as Norman, cat poop!
The eventual exterior wall covering is still in some of the pictures, get the floor done, the air compressor comes in and then "BLAM" exterior wall covering is GOING ON!!!!!!!!!!!
Nope, no open to the elements for this guy. Am already planning a 10' porch type roof to the East so I can work on rough projects or extra large projects or spray on nice days under a roof/shade. Codes? Didn't the Indians break the secret code???
Jeff Bower Great work Jonathon! I love all the stuff you are reusing.
The fact that the local lumberman knows you're looking "on the cheap" is even better. I bet there are times he's ready to toss some things and then thinks, "Naw, Jon Shively can use it for something" Best part is you, can and do!
Thanks Jeff. When my maternal grandfather died, he had shelves of cans full of bent nails needing to be straightened. Remember always going to a can and getting nails and straightening them before building something with him. I am not quite that extreme. I do buy new screws!
My local lumberyard owner is also a very good supporter of my woods and welding classes in the school. He is on the board and had his son years and years ago. It is going well and have hit it hard today, should be posting pictures this evening yet.
Thanks all for the comments, questions and concerns.
It is kind of funny, I did learn to put in the multiple quotes in this post without contacting Vaughn!!
I find myself chuckling or thinking of how this will sound or what the picture title will be after I shoot a photo knowing it will be posted.
Today worked outside, then had to work inside as it rained. Was great having room and the tools available at home!
Thanks for looking and talking, be posting later tonight hopefully. Till then,
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