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

[Iplayfarmer]

I have built a false wall on the outside of the basement portion of the shop so that I can insulate it. The attached pictures show the wall framed and filled with foam. I filled the gaps between the foam and the framing with spray foam out of a can. After these pictures were taken I covered the sheeting with house wrap and back filled at the base of the wall.

Also, since my last post I put siding most of the way up on the North side of the structure. I thought I had taken some pictures of it, but I don't see them in my phone.

The south side (in these pictures) faces the road. The 4th of July Parade comes right down the road in front of my house, and I have the goal to have siding up on this south side of the building for the 4th of July.

At some point I should probably move that old cub cadet to somewhere else. It's been in every picture of this workshop build.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I got some siding up on the south side. Once again the picture was taken before I was done due to lighting considerations.

 

[Dr Dave]

Looks good, how will you bend the trim around arched window?

Dave

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Looks good, how will you bend the trim around arched window?

Dave

I've decided to not bend the trim around the arch. I'm just going to cut the siding to fit and run the siding right up against the window frame.

I couldn't think of any good way to trim that arch that would look any better.

 

[radioman]

It depends on how you are going to trim out the lower window and doorways. If using one bys,I'd get a couple 1x12 and protract out the curve.

 

[GLyford]

I'm cheap, I'd use a1x8 and do it in about 4 segments...

 

[Depmandog]

Save yourself the time and money - let the siding dive into the window trim. It will look fine. Keep a small gap for expansion..caulk.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Save yourself the time and money - let the siding dive into the window trim. It will look fine. Keep a small gap for expansion..caulk.

That's my philosophy at this point. I had previously considered what radioman and GLyford suggest, but no matter how I pictured it the arched window would stand out as different from the others. Siding right up to the window seemed to be the least obvious distraction.

I guess time will tell. Hopefully I can get that far on the siding today, and I can post some pictures. Then the collective brain trust of TBN can taunt me with either "I told you so" comments or "That's not so bad" comments.

Thanks to all for the input, though. Having the thoughts and suggestions really helps whether that's the direction I take or not.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I have good news and I have bad news.

The good news is that I got the South wall of the workshop all sided (see attached picture). I even moved that old Cub Cadet.

The bad news is that the building inspector called me. Apparently I'm in a bit of a grey area as far as whether a permit is required or not. Rather than argue the point we agreed that I'd just get a permit, and the inspector will double check what I've done. Having this thread that documents the build will likely come in handy when we need to verify steps in the process. I've worked with this inspector before, and he's really good to work with. He's very practical and willing to work with unique circumstances.

 

[Dr Dave]

The siding looks nice, I think you made the right choice, for the window trim.

Did moving the Cub draw attention to the new building? Lol Good luck with the inspector.

Dave