Finally starting an addition on our shed

[EddieWalker]

I'd rather do sheetrock then insulation!!!

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

 

[STx]

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]

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]

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!View attachment 538525View attachment 538526View attachment 538528

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]

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]

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

 

[STx]

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]

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.

 

[GLyford]

Oh, and for a hobbyist who doesn't have a lifetime of drywall chops, an inside corner trowel was a big help.

 

[STx]

I took the opportunity to go ahead and get a drywall screw driver and a rotozip cutter. Can never have too many tools.