Roofing – Finally!
A full Saturday of work, and very satisfying. The shed comes this much closer to being finished. This metal is one of the most efficient materials to work with. Visually, it really begins to close in on its final, outward appearance.
Waterproofing the Roof
Thicker and a whole lot heavier than typical roof felt, I was able to pick up this rolled asphalt when I was on the search for my sliding door track. The light gray color works nicely with the stained fascia. A gap was left at the ridge for ventilation. We finished just as the rain started.
Staining the Fascia
The stain appears much more opaque than I anticipated. Hopefully it is much more transparent in application. It is. But man, it’s orange. Oh well, I don’t mind it (if the alternative is sanding and re-coating). The directions on the can indicate only one necessary coat, however, I applied two coats and it still feels … Continue reading
Craigslist – Door
Good ol’ Craigslist. There were many listed in the area, however, most were plain steel doors, which seemed unflattering for the aesthetics of the shed. Further, I wanted one more source (albeit little) of daylight, which meant the door needed some glass. Unwilling to wait any longer, I found this door in Saginaw, MI. No where near me, but right by my uncle who we would see that weekend…
Pallet Walls – 3 of 4 in Place
Paul and I were able to construct three of the four sides of the shed’s walls. Having run out of pallets, I should be able to pick one up from H&R on Monday (or so they indicated on the phone). The construction was fairly simple and gave the sense of satisfaction that framing usually does … Continue reading
Steel Posts – Set
The concrete has set and the posts are all stable save one. A bit more concrete poured into the first course of blocks beneath the unsteady column should fix it so they are all stabile and ready for their walls. Finishing the third course of blocks really helped my eye perceive more accurately the size … Continue reading
Setting Steel Posts
The concrete blocks are steady and the mortar is cured. There are fourteen steel angles that will be used – prep already had to be made for their spacing when laying the block, because there are varying types of blocks with varying sized holes and the steel angles don’t fit in all varieties. The process … Continue reading
Brick Ledge – Thanks, Grandpa
My Grandpa again came in with a recommendation to my building strategy, coming just in the nick of time. He asked what the brick facade would be resting on – I told him I would figure it out when I the time came. He disapproved of this nonchalance and recommended I use the top edge … Continue reading
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