Starting our new life

[Pawatch]

New member...Thanks for sharing your build! "It is a very good read"
Interested to see the fireplace you are putting in.

 

[cat fever]

New member...Thanks for sharing your build! "It is a very good read"
Interested to see the fireplace you are putting in.

Thank you and welcome to the forum.

Stayed tuned, it will be installed tomorrow.:thumbsup:

 

[s219]

I thought Glulams were 2X4's or 2X6's etc glued together to make a beam. Are they both called the same thing? Or am I wrong?

Lots of names for these -- around here either "glue-lams" or "LVLs" (laminated veneer lumber). Always thin layers, 1/16-1/8" thickness. There is also a LSL (laminated strand lumber) that is sort of like OSB but for beams.

I haven't seen any commercial laminated products using two-by lumber. Certainly you can form up your own on site by sistering with bolts and/or construction adhesive. Don't think they will have the same benefits as an LVL though, due to grain, knots, etc, that reduce the allowable rating.

 

[goeduck]

I thought about that for sure. I just don't want to leak or spill any oil/grease on the new concrete. My tractor does not leak anything and it may be under the covered patio for sure.

Do not hit one of those 4x4 posts holding up the patio roof with your FEL

They look like they need protection to me.

 

[cat fever]

Lots of names for these -- around here either "glue-lams" or "LVLs" (laminated veneer lumber). Always thin layers, 1/16-1/8" thickness. There is also a LSL (laminated strand lumber) that is sort of like OSB but for beams.

I haven't seen any commercial laminated products using two-by lumber. Certainly you can form up your own on site by sistering with bolts and/or construction adhesive. Don't think they will have the same benefits as an LVL though, due to grain, knots, etc, that reduce the allowable rating.

Thanks s219,

The term LVL is what I couldn't think of. That is what the beams were.


goeduck,

The post will have the same LP as the house will be sided with.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

LVL is correct, some here refer a glulam. Ive seen lots of 2x material glued as beams.

 

[Pawatch]

Update;

I have the main water line in and inspected. (passed too:laughing Sorry no pictures.

Next week we'll back fill the foundation, the floor in the crawl space will be poured and framing will start.

We picked out our fire place yesterday. (wood burner) All I can say is WOW!!! I had some bad sticker shock to say the least.

It's a Quadra-fire Pioneer 2. (Although I might change to the 7100) I like the big window, really like to watch the fire burning.

For the cost of upgrading to 7100, I think it would be well worth it.

 

[cat fever]

Pawatch,

We did switch to the 7100.

 

[dragoneggs]

I haven't seen any commercial laminated products using two-by lumber. Certainly you can form up your own on site by sistering with bolts and/or construction adhesive. Don't think they will have the same benefits as an LVL though, due to grain, knots, etc, that reduce the allowable rating.

Oh yeah. Around here 2x glue lams are maybe were, popular as an alternative to Douglas for beams. Cheaper and smaller dimension required by code.

I used them with fabricated steel hangers to support my living space over an oversized three car garage. Added a couple inches clearance. Worth the money in my book. Also don’t check/twist.

 

[cat fever]

Here is an update;

Plumbing, heating, electrical, fireplace and audio system wiring are all done. (we opted for true Surround Sound in the great room) The four way inspection will be Monday or Tuesday of this week coming.

My wife and I (and the builder) cleaned up inside and outside the house. There are some sheets of OSB and various 2X4 -
2X6 etc I need to get out of the way but all usable stuff in the future. I'll store them at my brothers place until I have a place to keep them.


Shingles are delivered and on the roof. Install next week.

I'll post some pictures when I can.