Should I spend the time even designing something for this room? - Page 3

Nope, no insulation. I am hoping that the coupling of the earth to the subs will keep the critters away!


Now, why spend all the time to get tactile transducers attached to the entire floor only to dampen it with more mass? I did put down roofing felt to help with the squeaks though!

I got home from work Friday and there was a gift waiting for me.



My 9.6V stuff just doesn't cut it anymore. The wife bought me this for my birthday later this week and gave it to me early in case I needed it! Thanks babe!

So this past weekend the weather was amazing. Low to mid 60s with plenty of sunshine, way better than snow and rain!!! Too bad I needed to put the roof on!

My parents came over and helped again this weekend. I finally decided how I was going to tackle the trim so we started off by adding the end rafters for a nice nailing edge for the trim.



Then we added the trim. This is the Rot Free PVC stuff. We used the smooth edge out as the "wood grain" was not quite the same as the rest of the siding.



We next added the front trim. Same stuff only wider. We ripped it to size and added the roof angle so it lined up under the OSB.





After that we installed the drip edge.



Next we started laying some shingles.



At this point it was tough trying to reach any further up the roof so we moved to the back and did a couple rows before it was too difficult to reach any higher as well.



We decided to call it a day and I went to Lowes to get some brackets for the roof. Picked up 3 of these



and used a 12' board to get up on the roof which made the rest of the job "easier" I say "easier" because frankly roofing sucks!!! Sorry no pics of the brackets on the roof but these things work great! You nail them in place but leave the nail slightly above the bracket so you can remove it later. Once you remove the bracket you lift the shingle, hammer the nails into the roof, and lay the shingle back down.

Sunday we wrapped up the shingles and the 8' or ridge vent. The birds have already signed off on the roof.

Time for an update on the shed. Haven't had as much time to work on it the past couple of weeks as we have had other things to do, but there is progress.

With the roof on it was time to install the door and window. My dad went out of town, but my wife helped me get the door in place until I could attach some supports to hold it while I lined everything up. I didn't take as many pics since I was short on time. I made the door rough opening exactly the size the manufacturer specified. For some reason there was a 1" gap at the top! So I used a piece of 1x to fill the void rather than shims. You can also see the stops in place here.



You can also see that my 4 year old decided to paint the shed. She thought it was "a little blah" so she added her touch.



Her flying unicorn! I think it looks pretty good actually! The HOA may not agree!



Here they are all in place.



Trim went up on it the next day, but I didn't take pics.

Here is where I had to take a detour. My neighbor came across some trees and had two extra that he offered me. I can't pass up free trees, especially nice big ones! So I spent last Thursday and Friday night building my shelves. Then Saturday morning my dad helped me move everything from the old shed into the new one. Here are the shelves and the associated junk. We still need to clean out and throw away some stuff.

Window side. I left room near the window for my wheelbarrow. Not that one on the shelf!



And the door side. These shelves go right up to the door opening for an 18" shelf.



Now it came time to put in the free trees! I have a friend that owns a landscaping company. I called him up to borrow a wheel cart for the trees. He offered up some real tools instead! A Toro Dingo with bucket and 36" auger bit!





Everyone got in on the action.





Tree number one it its place.





And tree number 2.



I have one more tree that we are considering, but it isn't free. I saw this one when I picked up the Dingo at the shop. This one will likely require a skid steer and a much bigger hole!

It is!

I spent an entire day digging the 6, 12" wide, by 18" deep footings for the shed. It took 10 minutes to dig 2, 36" wide holes, 22" and 17" deep!

I'm thinking some shellac and then a removable panel or some sort of window.

We have several pictures of it. I don't think she realizes that it is going to get covered yet. I just might have to print it out for her. Nice suggestion Big!

Haha, thanks! Yes I'm sure she would love to paint some butterflies. I can't guarantee what else she might paint though. You might end up with some dinosaurs too!

Shed update time!

Last weekend I spent a little time putting up the lattice around the bottom of the foundation as well as starting the ramp. The lattice turned out really well, the ramp, not so much! The wood that I got from HD has dried out so much and is warped. I made due with what I had, but was one board short. I've since picked up the last board and will finishing that up sometime this week. Here is what it looked like after last weeks work. You may notice that my daughter has painted some more.



This week it is time to tackle the siding. This is my first attempt at doing vinyl (and it may be my last! ). I'm very happy with how it turned out, but it didn't start out so well. We had a heck of a time getting the starter strips level. I ordered 2 squares for the shed. We used every piece! I have some scraps, but it was the perfect amount! I still have to caulk the trim, do something with the soffets (a bird decided to build a nest in the shed), finish up the ramp and dirt work around it, as well as decide about gutters. I also need to organize the inside a little, put up my tool hooks and such. But at least I am to the point where the HOA should be satisfied that I met my 90 days for the project.



Another view.


I've also been helping my folks tear out their kitchen countertops and prep them for granite next week. Will be spending the day at their house tomorrow.

BTW, that rock you see in the photos came out from the right side of the shed when we were putting in the lattice!

Thanks Bill! If it were all up to me I would have started the theater a LONG time ago. Unfortunately the "boss" does not see eye to eye just yet!

Fine by me! You supply the Kuro and I'll supply the mount!

I haven't started on it yet.

The ramp should get completed tomorrow.

As for the soffits I should have done them like I the house. My last shed I left open underneath just like I planned to do with this one. I had no problems at my last house, but I've already had one bird's nest and some wasps so I have to do something.

My plan is to find some perforated metal and bend it to fit for the front and back. The sides will get solid flashing then. I saw some stuff that would work for the vented area on a house down the street from me, but I have no idea where to get it.

Mine will definitely get done! I had to help my parents with their kitchen and I needed to spend some time with my wife and kids before they started looking for a replacement. I'll wrap it up here soon, by the end of April is my goal.

Shawn,

For that shed I would expect the hefty price tag. Those look like some expensive doors! You like expensive doors don't you? I too have about $2800 in my shed, materials only, so that quote doesn't seem too far fetched. I would ask for details though on how he intends to do the foundation.


Thanks! And yes, 4 squares, each box was two. Oops!