1973 2.0L Rustoration, Restoration turned OT garage build Options

[Superhawk996]

Among that work, I had to get wood stacked for winter (5 full cords - not face cords (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ), and of course do my other job as chimney sweep.

Since I work so slowly it doesn’t make sense to rent scaffold or rent bucket / man lift equipment. This hillbilly scaffold got built instead (lumber later to be recycled into sheds / greenhouse). This had to be done on both gable ends and front peak to do sheathing and fascia work and took about 4 days to build (each).

There was a couple lost weeks to vacation in June and two weeks of 100 degree weather in July that really slowed productivity.

Currently the push is on to get the finish fascia installed so that I can get roofing contracted & done. So this is pretty much how it currently stands. Hopefully have a roof in a month. Got windows quoted, etc.




Overall, not too bad for a one man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) show, just a little over a year since I put up the first wall. I try to keep some perspective otherwise I’d be overwhelmed with how much still needs to be done.

Going to be a busy winter. Probably end up doing cladding and some interior work over the winter.

[930cabman]

Haven't seen an update recently, is the barn getting closed in?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Thanks for asking @930Cabman

Basically I’m a lazy POS. Not dried in yet.

I have excuses though.

Part of this deal of relocation was I get a garage, wife gets a patio. We live on a sloped property so there was nowhere that was flat and safe to walk without mole holes to twist an ankle in, and lots of dirt that turns to dust during this dry time of year.

May and June largely went to excavating the yard, and literally bringing in hundreds of tons of gravel fill that the rodents can’t burrow in. Though much of it was contracted, I was in the hook for “project management” duty as well as the mundane labor of laying drain tube, electrical conduit, and irrigation lines for future use. Basically the patio is another 10 phase project into itself.

Current state awaiting install of 12 pallets of retaining wall block / borders. Then need to decide if we are going to do artificial turf or pavers on top of gravel base.

I probably would not agree with the "lazy POS" reference as this is a massive project. Keep up the good work and be safe there in the wilderness

[Jett]

Among that work, I had to get wood stacked for winter (5 full cords - not face cords (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ), and of course do my other job as chimney sweep.

Since I work so slowly it doesn’t make sense to rent scaffold or rent bucket / man lift equipment. This hillbilly scaffold got built instead (lumber later to be recycled into sheds / greenhouse). This had to be done on both gable ends and front peak to do sheathing and fascia work and took about 4 days to build (each).

There was a couple lost weeks to vacation in June and two weeks of 100 degree weather in July that really slowed productivity.

Currently the push is on to get the finish fascia installed so that I can get roofing contracted & done. So this is pretty much how it currently stands. Hopefully have a roof in a month. Got windows quoted, etc.




Overall, not too bad for a one man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) show, just a little over a year since I put up the first wall. I try to keep some perspective otherwise I’d be overwhelmed with how much still needs to be done.

Going to be a busy winter. Probably end up doing cladding and some interior work over the winter.

Nice!

[930cabman]

Are those working decks 2x4's with plywood?

[Superhawk996]

Are those working decks 2x4's with plywood?

@930cabman

Yes, basically but used scrap 3/4” T&G subflooring that was leftover from the 2nd floor subfloor build. 23” wide or so. I really don’t like working off the 10” toe boards at the edge of the roof; too narrow for my comfort.

2x4s limited to about a 6’ span.

Always have a harness on when I’m up there.

[mb911]

Looks fantastic keep up the great work.

[Cairo94507]

That is just amazing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[technicalninja]

That is NOT a "Hill Billy" scaffold!

That's "engineered"...

It doesn't incorporate a live oak OR barnyard animals in its construction.

It's not made out of stolen street signs.

No duct tape to be seen anywhere.

Not "Hill Billy" at all!

Actually, the scaffold (and the rest of the project) looks BAD ASSED to me.

That is a wonderful 3 bay shop!

It will look "Homes and Gardens" when you're done.

Very nice!

I'd spend more time in the shop than the house...

[Superhawk996]

I'd spend more time in the shop than the house...

I always have and have no intention of changing that behavior. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[930cabman]

I'd spend more time in the shop than the house...

I always have and have no intention of changing that behavior. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Not far off from correct, but with 6 grandkids including a 30 month old, I am often home on the floor with the baby playing blocks or destroying something so long as nana isn't watching. Lil Emmy Lou just loves her papa. Wouldn't change it for the world

Work safe especially when in the air