North American Motoring
my shiny new HF plasma cutter to cut new holes on 3/8" steel plates
my shiny new HF plasma cutter to cut new holes on 3/8" steel plates
0 2021/10/28 07:10:46
instead of 4" on center they made the holes 3" on center; fixing them so to fit the studs already on the footing requires hogging out the holes to oval shape and cannot be done with drilling
instead of 4" on center they made the holes 3" on center; fixing them so to fit the studs already on the footing requires hogging out the holes to oval shape and cannot be done with drilling
0 2021/10/28 07:20:08
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I am a part of the crew up high raising the roof beams. Just three of us that day.
I am a part of the crew up high raising the roof beams. Just three of us that day.
0 2021/11/12 20:22:11
We forgot to put in the rebar as electrical ground so I pounded two 8' galvanized ground stakes before we pour the 5' wide apron on three sides. I am the electrician for this whole project.
We forgot to put in the rebar as electrical ground so I pounded two 8' galvanized ground stakes before we pour the 5' wide apron on three sides. I am the electrician for this whole project.
0 2021/11/12 20:22:25
Here you can see the generous front eave taking shape. 10 feet of overhang. The sides and back are 5 ft.
Here you can see the generous front eave taking shape. 10 feet of overhang. The sides and back are 5 ft.
0 2021/11/12 20:22:40
We have been getting a lot of rain now. The rough in ABS pipes are for the bath and a kitchenette, as well as provision for a loft above this whole bay since the high side roof is 20' tall.
We have been getting a lot of rain now. The rough in ABS pipes are for the bath and a kitchenette, as well as provision for a loft above this whole bay since the high side roof is 20' tall.
0 2021/11/12 20:22:51
These are the sidings inside out in this view.
These are the sidings inside out in this view.
0 2021/11/12 20:30:34
The standing seam roofing which will requires renting an electric seamer to finish the crimps.
The standing seam roofing which will requires renting an electric seamer to finish the crimps.
0 2021/11/12 20:30:58
All our bolts for the columns are preset into the footings and they are perfectly placed.
All our bolts for the columns are preset into the footings and they are perfectly placed.
0 2021/11/12 20:34:10
I want insulation around the perimeter of the stem walls to keep the heat in since I prep'ed for hydronic heat.
I want insulation around the perimeter of the stem walls to keep the heat in since I prep'ed for hydronic heat.
0 2021/11/12 20:34:28
I tasked myself to cope the base channel around all the posts and door openings, as I want them to be neat and tidy.
I tasked myself to cope the base channel around all the posts and door openings, as I want them to be neat and tidy.
0 2021/11/12 20:34:48
I used shallow cut and managed to use one thin cutting disc for all these cuts.
I used shallow cut and managed to use one thin cutting disc for all these cuts.
0 2021/11/12 20:35:01
The roof beam extensions for the front overhand are massive so requires renting another piece of equipment so the crew can work safely.
The roof beam extensions for the front overhand are massive so requires renting another piece of equipment so the crew can work safely.
0 2021/11/12 20:43:34
More screw ups from the steel company. All the window jams are 4 inch too tall as they didn't take into account the 4" stem wall elevation from finished floor. We cut and reworded the flanges.
More screw ups from the steel company. All the window jams are 4 inch too tall as they didn't take into account the 4" stem wall elevation from finished floor. We cut and reworded the flanges.
0 2021/11/12 20:43:50
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0 2021/11/12 20:44:18
We have so much rain these two days the utility trench is filled with water.
We have so much rain these two days the utility trench is filled with water.
0 2021/11/12 20:44:54
We are close to framing up the four window openings. There are two more above the one on this end. The overhangs of the roof easily add 50% of cost because they are labor intensive to erect, and add greatly to the structural loads.
We are close to framing up the four window openings. There are two more above the one on this end. The overhangs of the roof easily add 50% of cost because they are labor intensive to erect, and add greatly to the structural loads.
0 2021/11/12 20:45:11
I gifted myself a used scissor lift which will be available all the time inside the barn. It was delivered by the seller tonight.
I gifted myself a used scissor lift which will be available all the time inside the barn. It was delivered by the seller tonight.
0 2021/11/12 20:45:23
We lucked out to hit a dry and warm day by scheduling the concrete delivery and line pump in advance. The rests of the days around it was all rainy.
We lucked out to hit a dry and warm day by scheduling the concrete delivery and line pump in advance. The rests of the days around it was all rainy.
0 2021/11/12 20:52:58
We managed to got the last minute details done before the concrete arrived near noon.
We managed to got the last minute details done before the concrete arrived near noon.
0 2021/11/12 20:53:36
The apron would make erecting the sidings on the three sides that much easier.
The apron would make erecting the sidings on the three sides that much easier.
0 2021/11/12 20:54:06
We had two concrete trucks delivering the 13 yards as they max out at around 11.
We had two concrete trucks delivering the 13 yards as they max out at around 11.
0 2021/11/12 20:54:18
We covered the aprons with insulating blankets so they don't freeze overnight. Here I installing the base channels for the siding to be fastened to.
We covered the aprons with insulating blankets so they don't freeze overnight. Here I installing the base channels for the siding to be fastened to.
0 2021/11/12 20:54:33
This configuration has injected polyurethane foam which makes the door panels that much stronger over the polystyrene sandwiched construction.
This configuration has injected polyurethane foam which makes the door panels that much stronger over the polystyrene sandwiched construction.
0 2021/11/12 21:20:14
This online quote is closer to the final specs but I still have to triple check the dimensions and options. Like buying a car, you have to be able to say no to some options to cap the total price.
This online quote is closer to the final specs but I still have to triple check the dimensions and options. Like buying a car, you have to be able to say no to some options to cap the total price.
0 2021/11/12 21:23:01
I decided to prep the whole slab with hydronic heat tubings but provisioned them for 4 zones. That gives me the option to selectively not heating some area.
I decided to prep the whole slab with hydronic heat tubings but provisioned them for 4 zones. That gives me the option to selectively not heating some area.
0 2021/11/12 21:46:49
I cut a new hole for the 2" conduct at the 200A main breaker behind the three car garage. It can send up to 125A service to the barn.
I cut a new hole for the 2" conduct at the 200A main breaker behind the three car garage. It can send up to 125A service to the barn.
0 2021/11/12 21:46:59
0 2021/11/12 21:47:15
I repurpose many of this sump pump basin as valve boxes
I repurpose many of this sump pump basin as valve boxes
0 2021/11/12 21:47:27
These are the cheapest good quality shut off valve that allow me to drain the water for winterizing the building if needed.
These are the cheapest good quality shut off valve that allow me to drain the water for winterizing the building if needed.
0 2021/11/12 21:47:39
For each branch of buried fresh water line I install a shutoff in case the branch got compromised so I can keep the supply to the house uninterrupted.
For each branch of buried fresh water line I install a shutoff in case the branch got compromised so I can keep the supply to the house uninterrupted.
0 2021/11/12 21:47:56
0 2021/11/12 21:48:17
There are many side projects since I have the excavators and crew here. Here I install a generator lockout plate for the main house and retrofitting a feed from the generator thru the other main panel.
There are many side projects since I have the excavators and crew here. Here I install a generator lockout plate for the main house and retrofitting a feed from the generator thru the other main panel.
0 2021/11/12 21:48:33
Here is the sewer rough out for the bath along a wet wall for efficient space use.
Here is the sewer rough out for the bath along a wet wall for efficient space use.
0 2021/11/12 21:48:59
this is a pump sewer basic for the barn which pumps the sewer uphill to the septic waste pipe at the main house
this is a pump sewer basic for the barn which pumps the sewer uphill to the septic waste pipe at the main house
0 2021/11/12 21:49:24
the pump basin with the riser cover removed
the pump basin with the riser cover removed
0 2021/11/12 21:49:52
you can see the 2" pump sewer line going uphill towards the main house
you can see the 2" pump sewer line going uphill towards the main house
0 2021/11/12 21:50:19