DMESS 24 #26 Posted September 12, 2008 E looks like you had some good help today...though probably not much for talking & drinking tea? It looks like things are comeing along fast too! Any of the neighbors have garage envy yet? Yeah, this neighbor! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #27 Posted September 13, 2008 Aaahhhh Eldon, Your best friend and helper has always been there for you, the ole Wheel Horse with its bucket. And it didn't ask for breaks, complain about the weight, didn't have to furnish it Beer, lunch or even . Just a little gas and it was ready for anything and more importantly will be back tomorrow for anything else you can throw at it. Come rain or shine Lookin good !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #28 Posted September 13, 2008 The loader did have to bleed a little for the cause: Nah, that's just lipstick from the old girl givin' it a good luck smooch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #29 Posted September 18, 2008 Hi Guys, It's been a few days, so here's the latest pics. Yesterday, got the kneewall over the original garage done after cutting out the original structure), and some other odds & ends. Today, got all the nailers up, the horizontal stud braces, and oh yeah... trusses ! We ran out of daylight, so the last 5 trusses are on the wall, and stacked upright. Tomorrow I will slide them into position and nail them down. After that the FEL will be a plywood lifter ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #30 Posted September 19, 2008 Trusses are up, and the fascia boards are nailed on. Also have the catwalk (storage area) nearly done. I had a helper for a couple hours this evening, so we got most of the first row of plywood on both sides. It's starting to look like something now, and it has interior shade.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,750 #31 Posted September 19, 2008 Wow! Looks great E! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #32 Posted September 19, 2008 Looks real nice, you should be putting siding on be for too long I wish I was closer I'd give you a hand running the loader :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #33 Posted September 19, 2008 thats awesome!! great progress - wish I was closer too, would love to be able to give ya a hand... as it is.. im just stuck admiring the hard work your putting into that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #34 Posted September 20, 2008 Hi Guys, Busy day today, with pleasing results: Right away, the Horses got nosey: Those with metal shoes (chains), plywood required: View from the far corner. Wow they look tiny in there ! Not going to have much time to work on it this weekend, but look out Monday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #35 Posted September 20, 2008 That is FANTASTIC, E! Nice addition! I hope to be able to build on to my garage some day... I'm quickly running out of room... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #36 Posted September 20, 2008 Man, E, that's one FINE looking project you got going there! VERY nice work!!! BTW, are those Timberline shingles on your existing garage? Duff :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #37 Posted September 20, 2008 BTW, are those Timberline shingles on your existing garage? Thanks for the comps guys ! Duff, That garage was built about 1981, long before we bought the place. The closest match I found was "Tile Red" from Lowes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #38 Posted September 20, 2008 The closest match I found was "Tile Red" from Lowes. Just curious - I just redid my place with the Timberline's Cedar style and they look remarkably similar. Nice look you got there! I had to strip off six (yes SIX) layers of old shingles from PO's to get down to the roof deck....but that's grist for another mill altogether! If I were closer, I, too, would donate some time to your project. LOVE workin' with wood! :horseplay: Duff :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #39 Posted September 20, 2008 :USA: looks great E!. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #40 Posted September 20, 2008 great job E! wish i had a garage let alone and add on going to look great with those horses running wild in there :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #41 Posted September 20, 2008 I had to strip off six (yes SIX) layers of old shingles from PO's to get down to the roof deck.... How long did the nails have to be to hold them on? E; Now after seeing how much room you have, when's the next roundup? :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #42 Posted September 20, 2008 Awesome work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #43 Posted September 21, 2008 Lookin good Eldon It put's my extension building efforts to shame :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #44 Posted September 21, 2008 Nah! Your workshack looks more like something youd find out behind my place ... E's garage is too... Rich people'ish for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #45 Posted September 22, 2008 How long did the nails have to be to hold them on? Jim - there was so much crap up there that the last two layers were only nailed to the preexisting layers and never actually made it all the way down to the roof deck. Made for some very interesting stripping! Thank God we don't get hurricane-force winds up here (or maybe I would have been replacing the roof soooner with less effort in stripping?)! Duff :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #46 Posted September 22, 2008 The garage work is looking great Eldon. The picture of your 314 sitting in it made me think of a Wheel Horse showroom, heck add some of that epoxy floor paint with the flakes in it and that could be a WH showroom. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #47 Posted September 22, 2008 Epoxy'in the floor would be a good thing to do.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #48 Posted September 23, 2008 Congratualtions Eldon :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #49 Posted September 24, 2008 So Eldon, Is it water tite yet? Seeing how fast your working its probably shingled, sided and full of horses :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #50 Posted September 24, 2008 Funny you mention that Doc. The siding showed up today, but that wasn't on the schedule. Me and my helper were busy putting the drip edge and felt paper on the roof. So yes, it is technically watertight. The shingles will be here tomorrow late morning, so it will be a long afternoon! Forecast is for rain moving in Thursday PM, so I want to have the roof done by then. Siding can get done between the rainshowers as time allows, or next week when it clears out. I'll post some new pics sometime tomorrow. Thanks guys for all your words of encouragement, and the compliments ! E. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites