Building a new home, returning to the farm.

[SwampDonkey]

Yes sir.

[SwampDonkey]

Well, I had to take a pick of the roof going up. And climbing. ;D

The red lines show the edges of the 9' ceiling. Ceiling slopes down to 6'.

[GRANITEstateMP]

Lookin' good!

[SwampDonkey]

End of week 2, which was another 4 day week because of rain on Monday.



Do you see the moon off the corner of the roof? ;)

[Magicman]

Wow, it is bigger than the moon!!!!  

[Peter Drouin]

Coming together nicely. 8) 8) 8)

[GRANITEstateMP]

Lookin' good, I really like the roof lines.  What are you gonna use for roofing material?

[IMERC]

that's shaping up to be one sweet abode...

[SwampDonkey]

Lookin' good, I really like the roof lines.  What are you gonna use for roofing material?

Galum Steel 26 gauge, 3 lb per linear foot.

[Larry]

Are you screwing the metal directly to the osb?

[SwampDonkey]

Larry, ice/water shield, #15 felt on top, screwed down steel.

[Peter Drouin]

Screw down well, The OSB does not hold screws well.

[SwampDonkey]

Screws will be going into the rafter and gable wood.

[Larry]

Excellent.  Make sure you closely inspect that it is done that way, as screws can back out of osb, especially if they pre-drill the metal.

I'm impressed by your build.  Its really interesting following your progress.  Thanks for the pictures.

[SwampDonkey]

The steel up this way often (not always) comes pre-drilled on the ridges. All work is guaranteed for 7 years through Atlantic Home Warranty. Only two fellas around here that have that backing, including this contractor. I just saw their Warranty inspector this week on site.

[SwampDonkey]

Week 3: Only 3 days this week for weather and July 1 weekend.



We did close in the south end (that is quite the staging there), it is 42 feet to the peek of that roof. Those sheets of steel are 24 feet long and 26 gauge.



We also have the sewer in now, we are awaiting inspection before covering it. The berm is 20 feet out sloped and 10 feet out the ends of the tubes. I think I'm building a hotel. The backup plan is the potty hut. 

In that dormer area in last week's photo is a cathedral ceiling, about 15 feet to the peek, sloped down to 9 feet. 16 x 16 feet floor area under it.

[samandothers]

Y'all are rollin!  Great progress!

[Mooseherder]

The roof pitch eliminates any concerns from the snowload police. ;D

[SwampDonkey]

For sure, won't be more than 2" on that sucker before she slides. :D

[SwampDonkey]

Week 4: A 3 day week. Vapour barrier up with 1" of styrofoam on. Petitions up in main floor. Dormer area and north wall up stairs closed in. Still need strapping and petitions on second floor. Photos of living room, kitchen and large closet by entry/washroom.

Living room area



Kitchen area



Washroom closet, 3' deep



Videos

First floor

house first floor - YouTube

Second floor

house second floor - YouTube

[samandothers]

Looks great.  Y'all have accomplished a great deal!  Will you use double hung or casement windows?  Videos helped.

Are you rushing it a bit with the rocker in front of the window?  I do like the view.

[SwampDonkey]

Double hung mostly, with casement over the counter tops with crank outs. Casement have better thermal, but can't clean them very easy.

It's a new rocker I recently bought. I am just breaking it in. :D It will go back in the barn when the men are at work during the week. ;)

[Ron Scott]

Very nice!

[Roxie]

Looks wonderful!  8)

[SwampDonkey]

Thanks everyone.

Today we put up the posts and framed the floor in for the main porch, I suspect they will carry on around for the narrow entry porch tomorrow. We put in the bedroom petition up stairs and framed in the linen closet up stairs. Still a closet in the bedroom to frame in. They are probably going to strap the second floor ceiling tomorrow I suspect.