Boy do I know about creative handling of heavy / odd or what ever working alone interior or exterior. And ya I pulled off some not to bright moves and had some fails as well.
Got all the overhangs built. Pulled away what I had for scaffolding and started the siding after adding some blocking where my angled eave soffits wouldn't let me nail the top of the siding boards. My lack of thinking. I had some tar paper hanging around so I'll put a strip across the bottom and at the corners.
Labor day weekend, more details. I like this old traditional look. A little tedious but more interesting than just shooting on boards. The 2nd one was was easier than the first one now that I know the 3 super secret angles to run a 45* into an 8/12 both long and short . The last 2 on the front will be "cake". I still need to frame (down) for the front overhead door.
One more wall left. But there's still a lot left to do. I need to figure out my idea for airflow through what look like windows on the end walls, they'll be more like a panel that will swing out similar to an awning window. They'll need to be opened during operation of the generator. Then some exterior trim (corners, door & the windows that aren't windows) and lastly the garage door. That is excluding the roof, that I hope to have before the weeks out. The generator will sit in the middle, inline with the "windows" with the airflow in one side, through the radiator and fan then exit on the opposite side. Still lots to do.
As heavy as you build stuff (and that's not a bad thing) I'd want them to swing out rather than hinge up.
I'm thinking basically a frame just strong enough, that pivots at about 2/3rds of its height. It will stay in the opening with the bottom 2/3 rds swinging out and the top 1/3 swinging in. The "face" will be barn type metal partially for a different surface look but mostly lightweight and easy. Got the other wall done today and figured out how I'd deal with the corners. Those 45* old fashioned wall thingies..... It dawned on me that I didn't think about how they handled the corner boards. So far I'm satisfied with this look. But not really happy with the look facing the "bracket". The double layer of wood on one side bothers me.
Looks fine from my house I think you've done a great job, and I figure you're the only one with any criticisms But.. I guess you could tear it all down and start from scratch Does the generator mind that slight blemish?
BTW fuelrod I was just talking to Chazsbetterhalf and told her.. "His generator shed is built better than our house." And that's not an exaggeration