New Shop Update

[crokett]

Here is what the shop looks like now:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j13/crokett/Woodworking/090322_145826.jpg

This is after 3 days. I would never have committed to this if I'd known the sellers crew would only be available on Friday. I expected them to be there all weekend but I guess life happens. However I think the worst is over. Once the roof comes down, in theory it will go faster. I guess we will see. My biggest worry now is the insulation in the walls and it getting wet. I REALLY do not want to have to pull the sheathing inside to replace it.

[Shep]

David,

You don't sit still very long do ya? I'm the same way. If you're worried about the isnulation getting wet, you might want to string a tarp over it just to stop even a little moisture. Last thing you want is moisture in the walls.

[Ed62]

You're making me jealous. It will all be worth it when things calm down a little.

Ed

[capnjack2]

Crokett, I just checked WetherBug for your location and you're looking at a good rain the day after tomorrow. TARP IT, DUDE!

[chopnhack]

Amen to that, tarp it or its toast

[crokett]

The tarp is going on this afternoon. What is the best way to secure it to the building? Or will the weight keep it in place?

[Black wallnut]

Don't rely on gravity! mechanical fasteners such as rope, nails or staples are a must. It would not take much more than a modest wind to lift and remove a tarp.

[Shep]

I would just use the eyelet holes on the tarp and nail it down. I would nail it just below the top of the wall on the outside. A few nail holes will be easy to fix. Good Luck!

[crokett]

I did screws through some scrap pine I had. I sure hope it stays dry till the weekend. I will be glad when the friggin thing is home at my house.

Now for some questions....

The floor will have to get sectioned off. The floor joists run across the 16' dimension. My plan is to cut the flooring parallel to the joists along one side and cut the band about every 4' or so. Then cut 2' out of the middle of the flooring along the length of the shop. That way I can insert a nailer to sister the josts back together and I will join the band back together with metal plates. I will run 3 4x6s or 6x6 beams the length ot the shop 1 each side and 1 down the middle. This way all the cuts are resting on a support. Question, can I do 3 concrete footers per beam for spacing of 12' with the 4x6s or do spacing of 8'? Or upgrade to 6x6s? and do 12' spans? I see varying opinions online.

[jussi]

How around going to get the TS stable on all that sand?