30X40X12 - After Fire Rebuild

[Paladin306]

Interior framing is attached to the top metal purlin:

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Howdy SIL,

Working my way through your thread. Awesome rebuild!! although obviously from bad circumstances.

I have a couple of rookie questions if you don't mind. Looks like you constructed your wood frames in the standard manner rather than placing the studs flat. Any tips on why you picked this method rather than placing them flat?

Was the above photo the primary way you attached your wood frame to the metal walls?

Thanks in advance.

Mark

My Shop Buildhttp://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=256595&page=2

 

[SpeedinLemon]

Hi Mark -- Thanks for dropping in and your kind comments. To answer your questions...Yes, the picture you selected was the primary method used for attaching the upper parts of the walls. As to why we ran the studs in the standard manner rather than flat....That was me just not knowing any better! When we originally built the "apartment" inside the shop, that's how we did it. Since I was able to salvage some of the existing interior wall framing after the fire, i just continued what we had done before. Below is a pic below shows a couple more of the mounting points you asked about. Also note the 2x4's screwed into the purlin (like above the door) that perform the same function for the lower wall.

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If I had started from scratch, I likely would have placed the studs flat and gained that extra 2" of space!

Chris

 

[Paladin306]

Hi Mark -- ..... Below is a pic below shows a couple more of the mounting points you asked about. Also note the 2x4's screwed into the purlin (like above the door) that perform the same function for the lower wall.

If I had started from scratch, I likely would have placed the studs flat and gained that extra 2" of space!

Chris

Ah, gotcha, that little detail is very instructive! Did you use a certain size screw?
And, if you don't mind one other very amateur question: Did you have to pre-drill the holes in the metal or do the self tapping screws do that for you?

Once again, awesome thread and your willingness to pass on info to others is outstanding.

Mark

 

[SpeedinLemon]

Hey Mark...Sorry for the slow reply, Ive been travelling with work. I asked for self-tapping wood to metal screws at the local lumber yard. They're 3-3.5" long and don't require predrilling. I did find they go through the metal much easier with my impact driver rather than with a standard cordless drill. Here's a pic I found that looks like what I used:

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Hope this helps...drop another line if you need anything else.

Chris

 

[Paladin306]

Thanks Chris, no problem once again I appreciate the advice. (Been doing a little traveling of our own and went down to Dallas this past weekend for the Cheer competition for our granddaughter.) Had a great time.

Thanks for the pic. That helps and I'm eager to get back to the shop.

Mark

 

[coyotee]

Wow! Fire, truck on its side, lifting paint, and it look amazing.
What are the specs on your pergola, love the simplicity of it.

 

[nomadskidoo]

How much do you think it took to rebuild cost?Not to be nosey,just thinking about building one myself thanks!$ a sq. foot?

 

[Paladin306]

Howdy SpeedinLemon,

You must be working way too much and not spending enough time in the shop. Lol Your posts were a great inspiration for my project and if you want to see how it turned out it's almost finished.