I put up the shell, but with labor hired from craigslist. Just following the instructions on the drawings the came with the building, and went up pretty well. Took about 4 days for the frame, 4 for sheeting.
Not really many changes, or updates. Been living in it for a few years now and it's full of projects! We started construction on a regular house and should be done with that in a few months. Once that's done I will probably begin a remodel on the shop aparment. Planning on using it as a...
Sorry didnt see this back in may, I did the house down the side because my main door faces north and the plane for the future is to open up the south end for a good breeze in the summer when the wind is primarily out of the south.
Has anyone done this, only securing the bottom of the 4x8 sheet (stood on end) to a base board (treated 2x4, nailed into concrete) and the screwing directly into the z purlin at 7'6" ? Or does a stud wall need to be built out underneath the purlin to attach the osb to? I wasnt sure how...