Root Cellar Remodel, Split Level Storage, Shop, Shed Pole Building on a Foundation

[Iplayfarmer]

Wall #2 is up.

 

[BeezFun]

Wall #2 is up.

Suggestion: Install the door header up tight under the plate, and just frame a 2x4 over the door. That way if you screw up it's easy to modify the height. Not so big a deal on a door, but if it were a 14' wide sliding patio door, you'd be kicking yourself. If you have the header there it's really tough to fix a wrong height. It also gives more solid support to the rafters, which is what you really care about anyway.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Suggestion: Install the door header up tight under the plate, and just frame a 2x4 over the door. That way if you screw up it's easy to modify the height. Not so big a deal on a door, but if it were a 14' wide sliding patio door, you'd be kicking yourself. If you have the header there it's really tough to fix a wrong height. It also gives more solid support to the rafters, which is what you really care about anyway.

That's a good suggestion now that I already have the door framed.

Wall #3 is up. I put it up without the plywood on it so that it would have a little flexibility to fit between the existing walls. I also left out the window header. That wall was a breeze to stand up compared to the other two.

If I get time in the morning, I'll take better pics. For now I've earned a good night's sleep.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Wall #3 in better light.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I'm anticipating the next steps...

What's a good, cheap way to flash the windows?

 

[Depmandog]

I'm anticipating the next steps...

What's a good, cheap way to flash the windows?

This is as cheap as it gets !!!

 

[B7510HSD]

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This is as cheap as it gets !!!

:laughing::laughing::thumbsup:

 

[Iplayfarmer]

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This is as cheap as it gets !!!

I'm laughing so hard right now.

I wonder if that's effective a keeping rain out. It scares enough other things away.

 

[Depmandog]

Ok, since I spoofed you on your flashing question, the least I can do is make things right and get you pointed in the right direction.

This website is a pretty good instructional on proper flashing techniques. I think after you review you will have a good idea what your situation needs based on the type of window you are installing.

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/install-replacement-windows-and-flashing-correctly.aspx

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Ok, since I spoofed you on your flashing question, the least I can do is make things right and get you pointed in the right direction.

This website is a pretty good instructional on proper flashing techniques. I think after you review you will have a good idea what your situation needs based on the type of window you are installing.

Installing and Flashing Windows Correctly - Fine Homebuilding Article

Wow! 8 pages. It look like some good information.

After reading through most of the linked article (and other similar articles) what I need more information on is the sill pan. How do I make a sill pan, and what do I use?