Yes, what I consider structural is the posts, which hold up the roof trusses. The bookshelf girts are there to hold the insulation and wall covering. They're not holding the building up, so there's no point in doing traditional framing.
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Yes, what I consider structural is the posts, which hold up the roof trusses. The bookshelf girts are there to hold the insulation and wall covering. They're not holding the building up, so there's no point in doing traditional framing.
Yes, that's a bonus. They're surprisingly strong, I can stand on them no problem. Once I hang plywood for the wall covering everything should be tied in nicely.
I saw your question on how to insulate a pole building. I highly recommend Rockwool, it's easy to cut with an insulation knife. I can already tell a difference standing in the corner that's completely insulated. I can't wait to get the rest installed, work keeps getting in the way.
gutted72
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If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase your rock wool from, and how many did you need of each size?
My pole barn is very close to the same size as yours and it would save me some time in measuring.
Thanks.
My pole barn is very close to the same size as yours and it would save me some time in measuring.
Thanks.
gutted72
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You don't have to tell me where you got it from, I just looked at the back of the donkey, duh...
jvitez
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Great choice on the Rockwool, and excellent build, and trucks! Congrats!
I used Rockwool in 2 buildings and will never go back to fibreglass. It's amazing watching water pour off of it. You do need to wear a dust mask though. It's amazing the amount of black stuff that came out of my nose when I started using it without a mask.
I used Rockwool in 2 buildings and will never go back to fibreglass. It's amazing watching water pour off of it. You do need to wear a dust mask though. It's amazing the amount of black stuff that came out of my nose when I started using it without a mask.
gutted72
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Looking good, keep us updated.
What kind of tape should I use with the vapor barrier? I can't find Tuck Tape. Will this work?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kingspan-Insulation-0-1562-ft-x-165-ft-House-Wrap/999972962
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kingspan-Insulation-0-1562-ft-x-165-ft-House-Wrap/999972962
Thanks for tagging me Joe.
I’m following you footsteps to the tee only on a smaller scale. Mine is only 32x32.
Couple quick questions.... bear with my terminology as I restore vintage cars and not a builder.
The top large boards where it meets your ceiling...the two 12 inch boards.
Did you put insulation in them and cap them. And also, what is the purpose of adding another board strip just below it.
Thanks. I’ll try to load a pic
I’m following you footsteps to the tee only on a smaller scale. Mine is only 32x32.
Couple quick questions.... bear with my terminology as I restore vintage cars and not a builder.
The top large boards where it meets your ceiling...the two 12 inch boards.
Did you put insulation in them and cap them. And also, what is the purpose of adding another board strip just below it.
Thanks. I’ll try to load a pic
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gutted72
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I've been meaning to ask, did you have to trim down your 2x6's to match the width of your posts?
And that insulation looks great.
And that insulation looks great.
Yes, I filled the header boards with insulation. The top of the boards are covered with cardboard to prevent the ceiling insulation from falling down. Regarding the 2x4 strip, do you see the vertical 12" nailing block? I assume it's a support block for the header. If you have the builder finish your building, they nail 2x4's horizontally on the inside of the posts so you lose 1.5" per wall. I didn't want that, so I put bookshelf girts inside the posts. I put that 2x4 strip so I can step down the wall covering. Hope I explained that well.
Thanks. I didn't rip the 2x6's. My posts were 5.5", so are the 2x6's.
sean Buick 76
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Looking great !!!
Thanks!
gutted72
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That turned out great, congrats on all your hard work.
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Joe_K you have done a top job
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Does the tape stick to the vapor barrier, mine seemed to have some sorta powder or wax on it.
Yes, it stuck like glue.
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Did u use house wrap tape?
Kevkx125
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Where are you located Joe K? I also used PPB for my building had a good experience with them.
Yes, Tyvek tape. I don't know if it was the right product, but it was sticky and it worked.
I'm near Hamburg.
Kevkx125
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Cool I am not that far from hamburg.
Brian80
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The shop looks great, seems there are a few of us who used PPB. I was highly impressed with their work.
Thanks, I was impressed with PPB.
sponaugle
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Great looking build Joe! What are your plans for lighting?
Jeff
Jeff
Thank you, I have a design from a forum member. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=398005 I plan on using surface mount EMT for the lighting and electrical. Hopefully that will be a 2019 project. Right now I'm using a 100' extension cord.
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It's crazy how expensive good plywood is these days! I would have probably gone with MDF board, 'cuz I am a tight *******.
Great looking build! When I looked at your first photos of you clearing the ground, it didn't look like the building would be very large. But the shots of the framed building looked a whole lot larger!
With all that insulation, I imagine your building is pretty much draft free, and nice-n-cozy this winter.
Looking forward to your continued progress updates.
It's crazy how expensive good plywood is these days! I would have probably gone with MDF board, 'cuz I am a tight *******.
Great looking build! When I looked at your first photos of you clearing the ground, it didn't look like the building would be very large. But the shots of the framed building looked a whole lot larger!
With all that insulation, I imagine your building is pretty much draft free, and nice-n-cozy this winter.
Looking forward to your continued progress updates.
Thanks, it's a nice tight building now. Two small kerosene heaters bring it right up in the 60's.