Finally starting an addition on our shed

STx · Jan 28, 2018

Busy weekend. Siding is on and flashed, I'll start the roof tomorrow. I'm 90% on the electrical rough in and 50% on the plumbing. My wife has been working on insulation in the areas where I have nothing left to run in the walls. I think.well be ready for drywall by the weekend.

It's such a big relief to have the siding done, everything that's left I can do all.e if needed so I don't have to bother anyone or by at the mercy of their schedule.

STx · Jan 30, 2018

Roof mostly done. One panel left on the North side and the ridge cap, then I need to fill in the rest of the screws, I knew I was going to need to buy more so it's just tacked for now.

The tin is slick as snot, having to work with a rope makes this part of the job pretty taxing. Can't wait to be done with this, roofing sucks. I'll finish up tomorrow, my back has taken all it can today.

EddieWalker · Feb 1, 2018

What is the pitch? I'm fine on 4:12 metal roofs, but steeper gets scary. If there is any dew, I wait for it to go away. I also clean my shoes real good before getting on the ladder so I'm 100% rubber to metal.

STx · Feb 1, 2018

7:12, I wish now I'd gone shallower but, I needed the inside clearance for AC equipment.

I made these custom Gorilla Tape sticky shoes, they're OSHA approved.

I'm using them today, actually.

EddieWalker · Feb 1, 2018

Does the tape help? I never though if that

STx · Feb 1, 2018

EddieWalker said:
Does the tape help? I never though if that

Made all the difference in the world. It was just enough stick to keep my feet from sliding.

Roof is done now. On to the corner trim.

buckeyefarmer · Feb 1, 2018

4/12 is bad enough, it is slick.
Nice job with the tape.

STx · Feb 3, 2018

The corner trim is up, electrical rough in is done, I just need to run the drain line on the plumbing. My wife had just about finished insulating the walls, we're going to get the attic ladder and installation done tomorrow. Drywall should start tomorrow, anybody want to come help, or better yet do it for me?

I still have a couple areas on the new shed attic that need siding and roofing but, I still need access in there so I'm holding off on that. I'm just going to skin right over the existing siding and make it all match all the way around. It won't be that much more and I think it'll look 100x better than mixed siding.

EddieWalker · Feb 4, 2018

I've come to enjoy sheetrock. I make a lot of money with it, and after awhile, it becomes fun. Do you have a lift for putting it on the ceiling? If your rafters are spaced 24 inches apart, you need to use the 5/8's thick sheetrock, or it will sag on you over time. Popcorn texture and flat paint helps hide this, but eventually, the sheetrock will still sag if it's too thin.

STx · Feb 4, 2018

Come on down Eddie, you can do all.the drywall you'd like. I'll even let you play worth Kernel the baby wild pig! I'm to rent a drywall jack, it makes all the difference in the world.

Rafters are 24", I was planning to use 1/2" drywall, thanks for the tip. I guess I'll need to order some 5/8, although I hate using it.

Working on the attic insulation today. Fun, fun!

EddieWalker · Feb 4, 2018

I'd rather do sheetrock then insulation!!!

I never took you for a knee high boots kind of a guy.

STx · Feb 4, 2018

EddieWalker said:
I'd rather do sheetrock then insulation!!!

I never took you for a knee high boots kind of a guy.

I'm sure you're joking and know this but, that's my wife. She's done all the insulation in the walls. I've been helping with the attic, it's a lot easier with 2 people. We also both have nerve damage in our neck that is aggravated by looking up and working overhead so cutting down on that by working together really helps.

It's really starting to feel like a house instead of just a building. It's amazing how the insulation changes the feel of a building, makes it seem more solid and inviting.

It's taken a LOT longer than I would've liked but, we've come a long way. I feel like we're in the home stretch now. Other than the float and tape of the drywall, we have a lot of experience with what's left so there's not any learning curve, it should start to move faster now.

EddieWalker · Feb 4, 2018

Yes sir, I was joking.

Good to see that she's in there helping and the two of you are a team getting it done!!!!

ustmd · Feb 4, 2018

STx said:
Come on down Eddie, you can do all.the drywall you'd like. I'll even let you play worth Kernel the baby wild pig! I'm to rent a drywall jack, it makes all the difference in the world.

Rafters are 24", I was planning to use 1/2" drywall, thanks for the tip. I guess I'll need to order some 5/8, although I hate using it.

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Don't know what a rental on the lift is these days, but Northern tool has them on sale for ~$100 right now:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...3310&msclkid=b6a2c199d60918f42e929bee6f2604ce

I know it is not a tool you would want to keep, but you could buy it, use it at yor pace (not worrying about returning it or extending the rental) and then flip it on Craig's list $50.

EddieWalker · Feb 5, 2018

ustmd said:
Don't know what a rental on the lift is these days, but Northern tool has them on sale for ~$100 right now:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...3310&msclkid=b6a2c199d60918f42e929bee6f2604ce

I know it is not a tool you would want to keep, but you could buy it, use it at yor pace (not worrying about returning it or extending the rental) and then flip it on Craig's list $50.

Sure looks like the one I have, but i paid a lot more money for it when I bought mine!!! I rented the first time, and it wasn't bad, but when I wanted it the second time, I bought one. Mostly it just takes up room in my sea container, but when I need it, it's awesome.

GLyford · Feb 5, 2018

I bought a harbor freight lift for my porch and kitchen, made the ceiling work easy, even with 12' sheets.

STx · Feb 5, 2018

You guys talked me into it, we're going to need a lift at least 3 times so I bought this one. Red Line Professional Drywall and Panel Hoist-RLP9 - The Home Depot

Nobody in Corpus has one in stock and even though Home Depot is a little more expensive, it's offset by the free delivery. I don't know when they started doing that but, they're free shipping is awesome, they'll even ship the bathtub we'll be installing for free. I have to wait a few days for it to arrive but, it saves me at least 4 hours of time to go to town and pick.stuff up so, it's definitely worth it.

GLyford · Feb 5, 2018

I also like the rotozip tool for around the electrical boxes, means you don't have to put in a marking tool, put the panel up, bring it down, pull the tool, cut the circle, and put the panel back up. As long as you mostly remember where the boxes are (I just penciled the distance over on the previous panel).

I'm not the best drywall fitter, and I read about "hot mud" in another forum...it is powdered drywall compound that sets up even when very thick. I used it to fill large gaps (up to 1/4" or more) and to set fiber tape. UGS Easy-sand is one brand.
I think the number is the working time, I would only mix up enough to fill the mud pan part way (would mix up more as I learned to work faster). Then used premix on the following coats.

If you are using corner bead, look into using 1/4" wide staples in a 3-in-1 brad nailer.