I was starting to get worried that you had slacked off until I saw this post.
Looking really good now.....I bet you cannot wait to get some framing up.
Finally time to pull the trigger . . . starting on the New (much anticipated) SHOP - Build
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Looking really good now.....I bet you cannot wait to get some framing up.
LOOKS GREAT!!
Can't do that in NJ; 2019 a rain tax became law to "collect fees" by county & local gov based on property water run-off.
Can't do that in NJ; 2019 a rain tax became law to "collect fees" by county & local gov based on property water run-off.
That's just plain wrong....nobody owns the rain, so how can they tax it?
It's New Jersey.
If it moves, has ever moved, or has the potential for movement, they tax it.
It runs into street, enviro hazard: if it runs onto grass & absorbs into ground, enviro hazard. $$$$ is SUPPOSE to go towards getting water run-off into sewers, ok, sure. In 1976-77, ALL NJ homes were SUPPOSE to be on city water & sewer within 15 years(?), DIDN'T HAPPEN & all we have is water bill (private co) & COUNTY & CITY sewer authorities ($135 per quarter). Camden City gets water & sewer FREE and water CAN NOT BE SHUT OFF, PERIOD. $$ goes to a NEW authorities for towns & counties.
I WANT TO GO TO CAROLINAS, mid state, 50+ miles inland would be good.
I WANT TO GO TO CAROLINAS, mid state, 50+ miles inland would be good.
Another day . . . another day of progress on the shop build . . .
Gotta love it . . . things are finally starting to happen after that long foundation prep . . .
Got all of my center walls filled with concrete ( thought I was done with concrete )
- and got the anchor bolts set in the concrete for the sill plates . . .
- here's the center section of the wall
And the back section of the wall . . .
The first course of the wall on the far right is now set . . . ready for the second course tomorrow
- will be working on that in the AM when the site is in the shade of the trees . . .
( not like this first course that was done in the heat of the day with the sun blaring . . . )
And last but not least . . .
The concrete slab has been Obie Approved ! ! ! !
Tomorrow might also include getting part or all of the front wall in place . . .
- need to figure out how to tie it into the other part of the building with all the water proofing that is in place.
( that should be a whole lot of fun )
More Later . . .
Trusses for the second floor have been designed and I'm being told 2 weeks or less turn around time . . .
Lot of activity "just might" be happening here pretty quickly . . .
More Later . . .
Gotta love it . . . things are finally starting to happen after that long foundation prep . . .
Got all of my center walls filled with concrete ( thought I was done with concrete )
- and got the anchor bolts set in the concrete for the sill plates . . .
- here's the center section of the wall
And the back section of the wall . . .
The first course of the wall on the far right is now set . . . ready for the second course tomorrow
- will be working on that in the AM when the site is in the shade of the trees . . .
( not like this first course that was done in the heat of the day with the sun blaring . . . )
And last but not least . . .
The concrete slab has been Obie Approved ! ! ! !
Tomorrow might also include getting part or all of the front wall in place . . .
- need to figure out how to tie it into the other part of the building with all the water proofing that is in place.
( that should be a whole lot of fun )
More Later . . .
Trusses for the second floor have been designed and I'm being told 2 weeks or less turn around time . . .
Lot of activity "just might" be happening here pretty quickly . . .
More Later . . .
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Gotta ask Larry, unless I missed it what is the 5 sided bump out on the far end for? Machine gun turret? And thanks for posting all of this.
Situation Room for Obie to scan property for rabbits & squirrels, set plan of attack and launch his attack. Where he's sleeping is the sleeping barracks area and galley.
LOOKS GREAT!!! And what @Kern Dog said too!!!
LOOKS GREAT!!! And what @Kern Dog said too!!!
Was wondering when people were going to start asking about that . . .
Situation Room for Obie to scan property for rabbits & squirrels, set plan of attack and launch his attack. Where he's sleeping is the sleeping barracks area and galley.
LOOKS GREAT!!! And what @Kern Dog said too!!!
Was wondering when people were going to start asking about that . . . and have been trying to keep it hush-hush . . .
- Machine gun turret ! ! LOVE IT ! ! ! ( might have to consider this for the Zombie Apocalypse )
- Situation Room . . . pretty good guess . . . but it'll be a bit on the small size for that . . .
It's a barn . . . and what does a barn have . . . A Silo . . . ( or as I've been telling people - my Missile Silo ) - for now, just going to keep you all guessing . . . .
And now for something completely different than you've been seeing lately . . . Wait for it . . .
Now for a nice change of pace, but first, let's get up to date on the foundation . . .
All the wall have been set - except for the back wall - trying to figure out what I'm going to do there
( we'll go over it at the end . . . )
And now - for the "completely different" aspect . . .
WOOD instead of concrete for a change of pace ! ! ! Cutting the sill plates with pressure treated 2 x 6 . . .
Here's how I get the hole to line up ( this can be a rea pain when you set the wall and they don't match up ! )
Cut it to length . . . stand it up on end, mark on both sides of the bolt . . .
Measure the offset from the front face of the building - 2 1/2" - 3" for the bolt . . .
Measure the same distance from the front edge of the board . . . that's the hole location . . .
As for drilling . . . 1/2" bolts are drilled in the wood with 5/8" hole to give some wiggle room . . .
Now that I have them set, and they will sit in the sun for a day . . . I want them secure . . .
Cut small pieces of wood and drill holes to take up the spacing of the 2 x 6 at the bottom of the wall . . .
Tighten it down and let it hold these boards in place till the wall gets placed on top of them . . .
Got the first 3 sill plate set in place and bolted down . . . to hold them in place . . .
And - YES - the foam has indeed been paced under the sill plates . . .
And now . . . working with EVEN more wood . . . don't know if I can remember how to do this . . .
Laying out the first 16' of wall - getting ready to have it built and set into place . . .
Went through the same process with the bottom 2 x 6s for the wall - and made sure the holes did line up properly !
And . . . tomorrow these boards will all get cut to the proper length and get put together . . .
And . . . hopefully . . . it'll get stood up and place on the sill plates . . . That'll be a great feeling ! !
Need to get a 2 x 12 for the header over this person door and the 10' wide garage door as well . . .
Now for the question of the back wall . . .
My neighbor replace (3) glass French doors on his house with better ones, and gave the ones removed to me
- these could be placed on the back wall . . . or they could go on the 2nd floor part of the shop . . .
- have a commercial 12' wide x 10' high roll up door that can go back there . . . ( trying to see if it's still usable )
- or just get another garage door like the other ones I've got and put it back there . . .
Not sure what I want to do there . . . yet . . . giving it some thought . . .
Sure is a nice feeling to not be lifting and lugging 80 pound concrete bags around ( it will have to be done again )
Still got the far side wall to fill with concrete and set anchor bolts . . .
Got a lot done in a couple days . . . full pallet of concrete mixed and poured plus 150 of 200 cinder blocks set . . .
And the floor trusses have been ordered with a "tentative" ship date of next Friday ! ! ! Things are happening . . .
Gotta LOVE it . . .
More later
Now for a nice change of pace, but first, let's get up to date on the foundation . . .
All the wall have been set - except for the back wall - trying to figure out what I'm going to do there
( we'll go over it at the end . . . )
And now - for the "completely different" aspect . . .
WOOD instead of concrete for a change of pace ! ! ! Cutting the sill plates with pressure treated 2 x 6 . . .
Here's how I get the hole to line up ( this can be a rea pain when you set the wall and they don't match up ! )
Cut it to length . . . stand it up on end, mark on both sides of the bolt . . .
Measure the offset from the front face of the building - 2 1/2" - 3" for the bolt . . .
Measure the same distance from the front edge of the board . . . that's the hole location . . .
As for drilling . . . 1/2" bolts are drilled in the wood with 5/8" hole to give some wiggle room . . .
Now that I have them set, and they will sit in the sun for a day . . . I want them secure . . .
Cut small pieces of wood and drill holes to take up the spacing of the 2 x 6 at the bottom of the wall . . .
Tighten it down and let it hold these boards in place till the wall gets placed on top of them . . .
Got the first 3 sill plate set in place and bolted down . . . to hold them in place . . .
And - YES - the foam has indeed been paced under the sill plates . . .
And now . . . working with EVEN more wood . . . don't know if I can remember how to do this . . .
Laying out the first 16' of wall - getting ready to have it built and set into place . . .
Went through the same process with the bottom 2 x 6s for the wall - and made sure the holes did line up properly !
And . . . tomorrow these boards will all get cut to the proper length and get put together . . .
And . . . hopefully . . . it'll get stood up and place on the sill plates . . . That'll be a great feeling ! !
Need to get a 2 x 12 for the header over this person door and the 10' wide garage door as well . . .
Now for the question of the back wall . . .
My neighbor replace (3) glass French doors on his house with better ones, and gave the ones removed to me
- these could be placed on the back wall . . . or they could go on the 2nd floor part of the shop . . .
- have a commercial 12' wide x 10' high roll up door that can go back there . . . ( trying to see if it's still usable )
- or just get another garage door like the other ones I've got and put it back there . . .
Not sure what I want to do there . . . yet . . . giving it some thought . . .
Sure is a nice feeling to not be lifting and lugging 80 pound concrete bags around ( it will have to be done again )
Still got the far side wall to fill with concrete and set anchor bolts . . .
Got a lot done in a couple days . . . full pallet of concrete mixed and poured plus 150 of 200 cinder blocks set . . .
And the floor trusses have been ordered with a "tentative" ship date of next Friday ! ! ! Things are happening . . .
Gotta LOVE it . . .
More later
I think you've got problems. The inspector doesn't look too happy about that middle section...
Seriously: Amazing work and progress on this. Your garage will be amazing when it's done!
Seriously: Amazing work and progress on this. Your garage will be amazing when it's done!
Food & water bowls and dog bed missing.
Under the lights . . . the first wall of the center section is installed ! ! ! Whoooohoooo ! ! !
Started on the wall when there was some light, but the light disappears quickly this time of year . . .
Still got some things to do, but it's up and in place . . . It was a good day . . . ( make the evening )
- need a 2 x 12 for the header over the people door and the garage door too
- a bit more framing above the headers too
Got hopes for a LOT more of this to be happening this weekend . . . and looking forward to it ! !
Thought that my tractor was going to be a huge help - but the backhoe did not help out as much as hoped,
it does not go high enough to be real helpful . . . will be trying the bucket on the next wall . . .
Once again - the trusty old Cherry Picker came to the rescue and got the job done . . .
- it moves buildings and lifts walls . . . even used it for an engine a couple times . . .
More Later . . .
He's wondering why the rest of his "dog house" has not been completed yet . . . but he likes the floor ! !
Yeah . . . and that too . . . no food and water bowl and where is my BED ! ! !
Started on the wall when there was some light, but the light disappears quickly this time of year . . .
Still got some things to do, but it's up and in place . . . It was a good day . . . ( make the evening )
- need a 2 x 12 for the header over the people door and the garage door too
- a bit more framing above the headers too
Got hopes for a LOT more of this to be happening this weekend . . . and looking forward to it ! !
Thought that my tractor was going to be a huge help - but the backhoe did not help out as much as hoped,
it does not go high enough to be real helpful . . . will be trying the bucket on the next wall . . .
Once again - the trusty old Cherry Picker came to the rescue and got the job done . . .
- it moves buildings and lifts walls . . . even used it for an engine a couple times . . .
More Later . . .
I think you've got problems. The inspector doesn't look too happy about that middle section...
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Seriously: Amazing work and progress on this. Your garage will be amazing when it's done!
He's wondering why the rest of his "dog house" has not been completed yet . . . but he likes the floor ! !
Yeah . . . and that too . . . no food and water bowl and where is my BED ! ! !
Was hoping to get more done this weekend, but tonight's effort sure helped out . . .
Had a pretty good weekend, and got some stuff done . . . but was hoping to get further on this . . .
Once the wall got stood up, the rest of the wood could be added ( less wood, less weight . . . )
Working on framing in the doorway . . .
Think that'll work pretty good on the the top of the door . . .
Finish framing in the header and the studs above the door . . .
Next in line, is the other side of the garage door . . . only about 2 feet and then it's into the other lean-to . . .
Speaking of . . . the end wall had not been fully filled with concrete nor set the anchor bolts in place yet . . .
And I thought I was done with concrete . . . Argh ! ! . . . but got that wall all done so that wall can be built too . . .
Got home from work about 6:00 . . . and got started on this wall - had not one bit of it done . . .
as the daylight left . . . had it ready to be stood up and almost in place . . . now all that is left . . .
IS to stand it up on the wall, and get the bolts properly placed into the bolt holes . . .
Not too sure which of these pictures gives the best perspective . . . but the wall is in place now . . .
This is jut a little different view to give you the perspective . . .
Lastly - added the cross boards to indicate an 8" door . . . was thinking a 10 x 10 . . . but thinking 8 x 10 now . . .
Got home from work about 6:00 . . . got started on the wall . . . by 8:00 had it built and placed on the cinder blocks . . .
CAN'T complain about that . . . Happy to be heading down that stretch already . . .
2nd Floor trusses are being delivered on Friday . . . might have some floor installed this weekend . . .
More Later . . .
Had a pretty good weekend, and got some stuff done . . . but was hoping to get further on this . . .
Once the wall got stood up, the rest of the wood could be added ( less wood, less weight . . . )
Working on framing in the doorway . . .
Think that'll work pretty good on the the top of the door . . .
Finish framing in the header and the studs above the door . . .
Next in line, is the other side of the garage door . . . only about 2 feet and then it's into the other lean-to . . .
Speaking of . . . the end wall had not been fully filled with concrete nor set the anchor bolts in place yet . . .
And I thought I was done with concrete . . . Argh ! ! . . . but got that wall all done so that wall can be built too . . .
Got home from work about 6:00 . . . and got started on this wall - had not one bit of it done . . .
as the daylight left . . . had it ready to be stood up and almost in place . . . now all that is left . . .
IS to stand it up on the wall, and get the bolts properly placed into the bolt holes . . .
Not too sure which of these pictures gives the best perspective . . . but the wall is in place now . . .
This is jut a little different view to give you the perspective . . .
Lastly - added the cross boards to indicate an 8" door . . . was thinking a 10 x 10 . . . but thinking 8 x 10 now . . .
Got home from work about 6:00 . . . got started on the wall . . . by 8:00 had it built and placed on the cinder blocks . . .
CAN'T complain about that . . . Happy to be heading down that stretch already . . .
2nd Floor trusses are being delivered on Friday . . . might have some floor installed this weekend . . .
More Later . . .
Trucking along nicely Larry.
My guess on the 'octagonal room' .....a room for spotting turkeys or other wild game creeping around your wooded area out back.
My guess on the 'octagonal room' .....a room for spotting turkeys or other wild game creeping around your wooded area out back.
Good weekend . . . the good, the bad, the screwups, and fixing the screwups . . .
Still making progress, and making progress on the build . . . but things happened this weekend . . .
Trusses were scheduled to be delivered on Friday ! ! ! Very excited . . . could not wait . . .
Got started Thursday night under the lights . . . and got this panel installed above the door . . .
Then got up the next morning - and found out that the panel was installed "backwards" . . . ( oh well )
So I had to come up with a plan to get the panel reversed . . . so I cane up with this "crazy" idea . . .
And this is the plan that was devised . . . and believe it or not, it worked like a champ ! ! !
Then on Friday, the next section of the wall was built . . . and stood up - while waiting for the trusses . . .
Progress ! ! !
The pile of wood is slowly getting smaller as the shop is getting bigger ! !
Then the bad news . . . the trusses never arrived even after the company told me that would be here.
Continued with building the wall, adding the fire stops, and the cross bracing . . . getting this wall done !
Then . . . sent an e-mail to the company and le them know that I was very disappointed . . .
Interesting thing - got a call from the company - they apologized for the mix up, and informed me that the trusses
were not even sent over to be built - something went awry . . . they'll have them for me this week.
Expecting a call Monday to get a plan on getting the trusses to me.
Then on Sunday . . . got the last part of the wall built and stood it up in place ! ! ! The wall is up now ! !
Then . . . got the header built over one of the doors and the framing above it done . . .
Next . . . got the fire stops all installed in the center section of the wall . . . past the halfway point . . .
And the pile of lumber is continuing to shrink . . .
Just another look at the wall . . . and it's moving along quickly . . . Love this view ! ! !
Not having the trusses did not hurt me . . . but the customer service and the call on Saturday - pretty impressive !
They said that might be able to have them to on Monday . . . but will get a call tomorrow on when . . .
More Later . . .
Still making progress, and making progress on the build . . . but things happened this weekend . . .
Trusses were scheduled to be delivered on Friday ! ! ! Very excited . . . could not wait . . .
Got started Thursday night under the lights . . . and got this panel installed above the door . . .
Then got up the next morning - and found out that the panel was installed "backwards" . . . ( oh well )
So I had to come up with a plan to get the panel reversed . . . so I cane up with this "crazy" idea . . .
And this is the plan that was devised . . . and believe it or not, it worked like a champ ! ! !
Then on Friday, the next section of the wall was built . . . and stood up - while waiting for the trusses . . .
Progress ! ! !
The pile of wood is slowly getting smaller as the shop is getting bigger ! !
Then the bad news . . . the trusses never arrived even after the company told me that would be here.
Continued with building the wall, adding the fire stops, and the cross bracing . . . getting this wall done !
Then . . . sent an e-mail to the company and le them know that I was very disappointed . . .
Interesting thing - got a call from the company - they apologized for the mix up, and informed me that the trusses
were not even sent over to be built - something went awry . . . they'll have them for me this week.
Expecting a call Monday to get a plan on getting the trusses to me.
Then on Sunday . . . got the last part of the wall built and stood it up in place ! ! ! The wall is up now ! !
Then . . . got the header built over one of the doors and the framing above it done . . .
Next . . . got the fire stops all installed in the center section of the wall . . . past the halfway point . . .
And the pile of lumber is continuing to shrink . . .
Just another look at the wall . . . and it's moving along quickly . . . Love this view ! ! !
Not having the trusses did not hurt me . . . but the customer service and the call on Saturday - pretty impressive !
They said that might be able to have them to on Monday . . . but will get a call tomorrow on when . . .
More Later . . .
Is the "FOREMAN" approving as you progress?
The Foreman . . .
Looks like he's wondering why I'm taking a picture and not working . . .
Busy week and things are getting done . . . and rain in the forecast for tomorrow . . . ARGH ! ! !
Trying to keep on this every day and make progress, but the daylight is getting shorter and shorter . . .
But got a bunch of stuff done this week . . . and today ( tonight . . . )
Got the doorway and header all set up and in place . . .
Then got the remainder of the fire stops in the end piece of the wall . . .
All done, with the exception of needing a 2nd header across the top of this whole wall . . .
Tried a different view, but the 2nd header has now been installed . . .
With the rain in the forecast for tomorrow, they delivered the trusses today . . . at my request . . .
Showing up at the build site and ready to drop them off . . .
But in usual "mad scientist" fashion . . . things don't always go as planned ( he was quite pissed )
But we just grabbed them all and restacked them on 6x6 timbers so they're not sitting on the ground . . .
The fall caused a minor mishap and a minor injury to one of the trusses and the metal straps . . .
Decided this will be the first one to go up, so it's right next to the wall and I can tie it into the wall for additional support
and as the light is fading in the day . . . the first floor truss has been "muscled" up into place on the walls . . .
And believe it or not . . . it was all done alone ( again ) . . .
One down and only 25 more to go . . . these will be 2' on center . . . Looking forward to some good things this weekend !
Pretty exciting as this project is starting to make some great headway and progress . . . finally . . .
Seemed like I was in "foundation purgatory" for the last year and things were moving along so slowly ( no really )
But things did not seem to be making BIG jumps . . . like they are now . . .
This first one was a bit of a bear on the far side . . . might need to get a better pic to show you the reason . . .
Even though this one was "muscled" up into place, probably should break out the forklift and make life easier
( and probably safer for me too ) . . .
More Later . . .
Trying to keep on this every day and make progress, but the daylight is getting shorter and shorter . . .
But got a bunch of stuff done this week . . . and today ( tonight . . . )
Got the doorway and header all set up and in place . . .
Then got the remainder of the fire stops in the end piece of the wall . . .
All done, with the exception of needing a 2nd header across the top of this whole wall . . .
Tried a different view, but the 2nd header has now been installed . . .
With the rain in the forecast for tomorrow, they delivered the trusses today . . . at my request . . .
Showing up at the build site and ready to drop them off . . .
But in usual "mad scientist" fashion . . . things don't always go as planned ( he was quite pissed )
But we just grabbed them all and restacked them on 6x6 timbers so they're not sitting on the ground . . .
The fall caused a minor mishap and a minor injury to one of the trusses and the metal straps . . .
Decided this will be the first one to go up, so it's right next to the wall and I can tie it into the wall for additional support
and as the light is fading in the day . . . the first floor truss has been "muscled" up into place on the walls . . .
And believe it or not . . . it was all done alone ( again ) . . .
One down and only 25 more to go . . . these will be 2' on center . . . Looking forward to some good things this weekend !
Pretty exciting as this project is starting to make some great headway and progress . . . finally . . .
Seemed like I was in "foundation purgatory" for the last year and things were moving along so slowly ( no really )
But things did not seem to be making BIG jumps . . . like they are now . . .
This first one was a bit of a bear on the far side . . . might need to get a better pic to show you the reason . . .
Even though this one was "muscled" up into place, probably should break out the forklift and make life easier
( and probably safer for me too ) . . .
More Later . . .
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