Went up and was able to get quite a bit done...the base framing for the shed. Am going back first of the week to install sub-floor and then walls. Have the trailer "livable", so at least I can stay overnight, as it is 150 miles round trip! Shed is 20' X 20' and I need to get it done by month end so I can empty my storage unit and save $110/month. More to come!
Just started paying my mortgage for the first year and hopefully that can change to moving to something like this. Hopefully you'll get a chance to split some wood soon so its seasoning while tbe house gets built. Nothing huge but that oak you mentioned sounds like a great start!!
Been busy the last few days...it's really coming together on the shed. Once I finish it I can start on the cabin.
Just looking at that thing go, you're gonna love it. Noticing those door ways are pretty big, got plans for one of those sliding barn doors or what did you have in mind?
Yea! Nice pics and plans. Love seeing it unfold. I encourage you all to listen to Dave Ramsey's CD the total money makeover. He may be a little over tbe top but because of him I am were I am now. I am 44 and am debt free besides my mortgage which I will have paid for in just 4 years. 5 cars and 5 titles. Financial peace cannot be lived with without being debt free. If you want, mail you the Cd and you can mail it back. Or pick one up for $10 online. It's all about the 7 baby steps and we are on #6!
I thought of that , but initially it will be 2 shts @ 4' X 8' plywood mounted vertically on big hinges..the opening is 8' X 8'..the front wall is 10' and the back is 8' tall, and the roof will be slanted. I figured it would be easier than doing a pitched roof, and I am building by myself, so I have to simplify where I can. Getting excited now!
More pics! Got the walls finished..and my wife came up and we started on the roof rafters. Almost done with the shed!
It is nice to see the progress, but..... Without offending you, I hope the building doesn't settle. The only supports are those pre-formed storage shed concrete things..... I hope the roof doesn't sag. Can't really see what you're using for support across the center of the building. 4X4 or 6X6 (above what looks like a 2X6 laid flat?)?? Hard to tell from pics. It would be a shame for either of those to happen over the years. Hope you meet your time frame for the storage rental deadline, good luck!
No offense taken...The land is on a mountain, so the ground is pretty firm. The "ridge" pole is actually 2 @ 4" X 4" at 10' to run the 20' width..I have since added braces at the vertical junction with the 4" X 4" post. The supports at the walls are 2" X 6" attached to the double 2" X 4" wall studs, and I added another shoulder piece for good measure. Down here in Georgia we don't have to worry about snow load. Finally finished the roof joists and purlins for the metal roof, and should be able to finish up next week.
Big plus on the lack of snow load! I had the inspector over last year and he looked underneath a deck I had built a screen porch on. Underneath, I used a 4X4 to support a 12' deck. The supports for the 4X4 were placed so that I had a span of 8'. It's not enough, he said. Add another support between the 8', all good. Gotta love no snow areas.....
I would not want that center support in the way of the opening. I would consider a beam to take the load over to either side with proper support at the side walls. Or two posts on either side. Even if the only equipment is going to be a ride-on mower you will end up cursing that post being in the way of the opening.
I see lots of bracing in the earlier pictures but in that last set it looks like you have removed most of it. Don't forget that it is very unstable until you either place rigid siding on it or establish diagonal bracing on the walls.
Agree...if a 20' beam was in the budget! The post is in the middle of the 20' X 20' space, so it still gives me 10' coming in before it gets in the way.
I am working by myself, so I over did it on the bracing while raising the walls. Got all the siding up, as well as the roof panels, and you are right about bracing...everything is pretty well locked in right now. Am thinking about going back and adding some full width ones soon, since I am not going to put up paneling.
A single 1x4 stretching across each wall would be plenty to keep the wall from racking. Long before they started using plywood or OSB on walls they used to be braced with a 10 foot long 1x6 set into the studs at each corner to form a 3,4,5 triangle. Next generation was using a single sheet of plywood at each corner and these days most have a full covering of a bit thinner OSB. I used 7/16 nominal. I understand what you are facing when working alone. I am building this one single handed. Putting up the floor joists over a full basement was a challenge After a while it was closed in Then, of course, a place to burn wood had to be set up
