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That is a great question. I wanted to touch base on it in the original post but trying to keep things short (we see how that went, haha). I figured we would have to apply housewrap to each wall section (while it's built on the floor, after XYZ sheathing is applied to the framing) before...

Great point on the Advantech. I guess I figured any OSB that was guaranteed for a year+ in the rain would do better than regular "commodity" OSB. Yes, vapor and moisture barriers are a fun read [not]. Apparently Florida has it's very own set of do's and don't that conflict with just about...

I meant the existing wall detail (or lack there of) as in the existing metal siding (as viewed from the outside the building) and how it transitions to the slab. There are also wood form boards (or I guess maybe a "skirt board/splash plank"-like) around the slab that complicates things. Just...

The separate walls will be to support the ceiling joists and decking of the loft/storage above. My fault, I left a lot to the imagination. I just added photos/plans to the original post for clarity. I do like where you were going with that, though. Very much appreciate your response and welcome...

Very valid point. I guess am am lacking confidence in the building's existing wall detail (or lack thereof, since I did not start this project from scratch) so I am trying to plan accordingly, in case things need to dry out.

Another good question, I ask myself that all the time. Haha. Not too worried about projectiles during a hurricane, with the metal siding (although I am not doubting you, Mother Nature, as we've seen her do some crazy things here in North Florida past couple years!). More so just wanting to...

Thank you for this perspective. Makes sense. That is a good question. Short answer: my mind has a hard time accepting that the first option is ever the right option, haha. All seriousness: At first the Windstorm OSB made great sense, especially being 12' high [aside from the fact that I have to...

Trying to retrofit some walls inside a pole barn in Florida, climate zone 2. Essentially we will be building the framing 12' wall framing on the floor, attaching xyz sheathing panels to the framing (along with some WRB) and then standing the walls up against the existing girts, in between the...

Thank you for this info. I hear ya, and good advice. Unfortauntely I have been in the "one step forward, two steps back" phase for over a year. Yikes! Here are the plans [attached] of what I thought was supposed to be a "simple" project. [Deep breath]. Now if only I could figure out the wall...

The back half(ish), plans attached. Oof, while that's not a bad idea at all, I am not quite sure how that would go.. with the existing setup. There is currently a vent in the back wall (that will end up being replaced with a window), as well as a bit of plumbing we will be tying into (although...

Thank you for digging through the crates for more photos. I was following you but, am now wondering (just noticed something in the photos), is there wood sheeting behind the girts in your place?

Oooohh, I see. Thanks for finding the photos. I was imagining something a bit different (photo attached, yellow lines for reference)- cutting and putting the foam boards behind the girts behind the posts (in between the metal siding and girts). Which I why I was wondering how you attached the...

I did not intend to leave the inside open/showing studs forever. I am essentially trying to get the place dried-in asap, so that I can throw a dehumidifier in there and move my stuff from another warehouse there (a task long overdue). I figured I can always figure out the inside sheeting later...

Thank you for this info. The R panel foam, the barrier info, and the link are all helpful. I was a bit hesitant to go with spray foam (cost and complications that I read of, mentioned in my reply to Theoldwizard1) but someone told me it might be considerably cheaper now than a year+ ago when I...

Howdy, neighbor. Thanks for this info. I am trying to have some of it done by someone else (framing, plumbing, etc). I am convinced I have scared away all the local help with my technical questions, though. Part of the reason I am on here, trying to do my due diligence so that I can be certain...

Thank you for this info. I considered this (spray foam) early on but initially the quote I got scared me away (although this was over a year ago, from what I've heard it might be more affordable now). And if the quote didn't scare me enough, when I started to research it more [insert rabbit-hole...

I've spent too much time in too many rabbit holes and now am in a state of analysis paralysis. Stuck. Hoping to get some guidance so that I can move forward with the project. Need some clarification on the building [wall] science of weather barriers/vapor barriers/insulation in a wood-post...

Thank you for this. It took me reading it a few times to wrap my head around it but I think I get it. Essentially using the existing structure (and another board/s along the length) to create form to pour the concrete curb in. I was chatting with a construction guy who was telling me they...

Oh goodness, no thank you. The irony is that they are more common than you'd think here. I don't want to jinx anything, so I'll just say I sure hope it's not that. This is right around the corner. https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2005/03/02/giant-sinkhole-opens-up-near-lake-city/31685542007/

Thank you for this info, as well as the drawings and photo. I guess what stinks is that it is already low by the building, and being I have to go lower in order to get the water away, I can only go so far away from the building before the drop (and the job) gets out of hand. If only the previous...