New Sawmill Shed

[fried1765]

Nothing happened yesterday while we got pounded by a Nor'Easter, but I was back out early this morning getting the rafters up. The tail end of the storm was rain that froze overnight, so everything had a thin glaze of ice but it burned off by about 10am.

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Got a real nice precision fit on all the birdsmouth cuts, although since this is green lumber I bet they won't look that nice for long.

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This fresh sawn SYP lumber is very nice, most has very tight grain and is nice to work with. That's a 2x4 in the photo below. Smells great too. Only problem is sap everywhere. Will need to figure out how to wash it off my clothes at some point.

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Tomorrow will be the roof purlins, fly rafters, fascia, and drip edge, then I'll be ready to start putting up the metal.

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That "birds mouth" is perfect!

 

[s219]

Are you using MasterRib?

I bought 5V panels, although ribbed would have only been another $30-40 (on top of $415). When not using the proper eave and rake trim, I find the ribbed panels look unfinished. 5V has a much lower profile, and I can get away with simple drip edge to make it look tidy.

 

[EddieWalker]

Love seeing progress pictures!!!!

 

[AlbertC]

S219

Do you have to worry about the beams rotting or getting termites?

 

[s219]

Got all the purlins up except for the bottom row before I ran out of lumber, so I will need to saw another log tomorrow morning to make a few more 2x4s. Otherwise things went smoothly today. Here's tonight's sunset picture:



When I put up the rakes (also known as fly rafters) on the side overhangs, I beefed up every other purlin with a 2x4 block to help avoid sag. I don't usually see purlins sag at the ends, but here I have 18" overhangs, more than usual, so I figured a little extra bracing was good insurance.

 

[s219]

S219

Do you have to worry about the beams rotting or getting termites?

Shouldn't be any worse than anything else I have built out here. Once the roof is on the structure should stay dry and that will deter most termite action. Anything activity that does happen will be easy to spot and treat.

 

[s219]

Got fascia and drip edge up, final row of purlins, and assorted unfinished details here and there.



I'm ready to put up the roofing metal but unfortunately we have rain/snow coming tomorrow so I had to tarp up the sawmill and put all my tools and ladders away. Hope that will be the last time. I'll hopefully get the metal installed on Monday or Tuesday.

 

[old and tired]

Nice work :thumbsup:

 

[s219]

Wet yesterday and windy this morning, so I didn't get a start on the metal roofing until about 11am today.

I always rig up a string along the front eave to guide my panels, using little guide blocks that I can line up with the edge of the end fly rafters. This makes it quick and easy to keep the panels in line and avoid any wander



Got 10 panels up, with 4 left for tomorrow. So far so good. The 5V panels are easy to work with. I pre-drill my holes to make things go faster while up on the roof, though it does tend to eat up a few 1/8" drill bits (I drill 3-4 panels at a time).



Tonight's sunset shot is from the roof.

 

[Hilbilly]

Great job on the shed. :thumbsup:

I love the string line idea and will have to borrow it the next time I do a metal roof. I always struggle with keeping the panels lined up. Thanks for the tip.