10-08-2006, 05:00 PM
OK, been awhile since I've posted - wouldn't want anyone to think I'm still slacking off since last post.
Been learning a new "skill" Construction of non load bearing walls using light gauge steel framing. I'm really growing to like it. So far I've done the 6 inch plumbing walls - approx 44 linear feet ranging from 8-12 ft height.
Have layed out and started the 4 inch partitions and hope to have them cut & screwed together by Wed.
Built the pony wall for kitchen. This involved making fiberboard cut outs to represent the cabinets and appliances in order to judge size/spacing/alignment. The counter will be curved (sorta) and 2 levels - working height on kitchen side / bar height on livingroom side. I am really pleased with my design so far.
Ordered Milgard windows, which will be delivered this Tues. The tempered glass and jalousies are special order and will be a few weeks. HPM beat out HD on price, availability, and free delivery.
HD was best deal I found on garage doors (Martin). Site visit was last Tues and I'm awaiting word on installation date.
HD also won out on doors (sliding patio/French patio/exterior steel prehung), which I ordered today and expect delivery on the instock items this week or next. 3 outswing French had to be special ordered.
All the ProTEC panels have been screwed at 8" intervals around perimeter, inside and out. Simpson ties are being bolted to the 4X and 6X wooden posts and beams.
Fingers are crossed that the plumber and electrician arrive to complete rough-ins in a timely manner and I can pass framing inspection before Thanksgiving.
Latest pix update:
http://community.webshots.com/album/4689...?start=288
David
Ninole Resident
Been learning a new "skill" Construction of non load bearing walls using light gauge steel framing. I'm really growing to like it. So far I've done the 6 inch plumbing walls - approx 44 linear feet ranging from 8-12 ft height.
Have layed out and started the 4 inch partitions and hope to have them cut & screwed together by Wed.
Built the pony wall for kitchen. This involved making fiberboard cut outs to represent the cabinets and appliances in order to judge size/spacing/alignment. The counter will be curved (sorta) and 2 levels - working height on kitchen side / bar height on livingroom side. I am really pleased with my design so far.
Ordered Milgard windows, which will be delivered this Tues. The tempered glass and jalousies are special order and will be a few weeks. HPM beat out HD on price, availability, and free delivery.
HD was best deal I found on garage doors (Martin). Site visit was last Tues and I'm awaiting word on installation date.
HD also won out on doors (sliding patio/French patio/exterior steel prehung), which I ordered today and expect delivery on the instock items this week or next. 3 outswing French had to be special ordered.
All the ProTEC panels have been screwed at 8" intervals around perimeter, inside and out. Simpson ties are being bolted to the 4X and 6X wooden posts and beams.
Fingers are crossed that the plumber and electrician arrive to complete rough-ins in a timely manner and I can pass framing inspection before Thanksgiving.
Latest pix update:
http://community.webshots.com/album/4689...?start=288
David
Ninole Resident
Ninole Resident