we had new pre-primed hardie siding installed about 7 years ago and the painters didn't prime, just did two coats of paint (rodda mid-grade, dont remember the name) no issues that I can see so far except that there is some color fading on one side/wall where it gets a lot of direct sun, it's...
when I had my old shop built a few years back, there was a gap in sheeting at the very top of the ridge, don't remember for sure, may be 2-3 inches and the ridge vent covered it so it would ventilate properly.
nice build and I like how you've incorporated stucco,
any plans for outdoor lights? when I build my last shop, I had to have a porch light by the entrance door...
this is an awesome project and seems like you're making some serious progress towards completion... things are looking real good.
this may have been already asked but what kind of things are you putting in place to deal with the potential of the fumes/gases etc moving up in to your...
Congratulations on the new shop build and the house of course.... I like your property a lot and the layout that you've come up for the shop and house.
I just read this whole thread and I must say that I am very impressed and would like to congratulate you on your accomplishments. I am sure that this thread will serve as and will prove to be a great inspiration to many, including myself.