I took the weekend off from barn building to do a bit of socializing, and also so that I could learn how to weld. I found a shop in San Jose which is open on Saturdays, and I got myself … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
This is Simpson CS16 steel coil strap. It’s used here for shear transfer, and it’s surprisingly difficult to cut. I have gone to great trouble to install it directly on the framing instead of over the plywood sheathing because that’s … Continue reading
The barn walls are progressing nicely. My friend ‘Rin was up at the site helping out on Sunday, and we got a lot of work done. It’s really looking like a building now! You can see in the image that … Continue reading
I got most of the sheathing on the south wall today. I haven’t completely trimmed it around the door openings yet, nor have I sheathed over the headers, but the structural parts are done. There is a truly obscene quantity … Continue reading
I got all the sheathing put up on the North wall this weekend! It’s 3/8-inch CDX. Some people like to use 7/16 for regular light frame construction, and it does make for a stronger wall if you plan on … Continue reading
I came in second place on the beat-up house that I posted about last week, even with a bid almost $50,000 over the asking price. I’ve been in second place on about 5 different properties now, but unfortunately second place … Continue reading
Free lunch today in the office! Well okay, it’s not completely free. I did have to be in the office after all. But hey, I’ll take what I can get. … Continue reading
The housing market in San José is still a wreck, and I can’t afford anything. Except maybe this place. It needs new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, paint, carpets, windows, roof and landscaping, but the frame and foundation look okay. That’s … Continue reading
It’s enchilada day at the company café! I’m super excited!!! 😀 … Continue reading
Brendan came out for several days and helped me get my framing off to a good start. We got the sills down, one lower wall completely framed and a good portion of the other three walls done as well. I’m … Continue reading