Above 1200 Sq/FT Finally build my, long needed, shop

[Toolfool]

Congrats on a finished phase. Onward.

 

[Chrisb62]

Today I finally “finished” the insulation. It’s actually only 99% complete but everything left is low and has been left out for strategic purposes.

Strictly out of curiosity , if you are willing to share, how much did it cost to use batt insulation for such a large building ?
I recently insulated a 12x20 shed here in Fl and i swear it was around $200, but man did it make a difference for the zero turn, and golf cart to park in.

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks John!

Chris the approximate 4000sqft of R-21 was $3600.00. By comparison spray foam for the ceiling alone was $4000.00.

 

[Michael B.]

So it begins! The first piece is started. It’s going to be another slow roll with just the three of us. Me, myself and I!

 

[Toolfool]

If I were closer, I'd offer both hands.

 

[Michael B.]

If I were closer, I'd offer both hands.

Thanks John! If you were closer both of our shops would be finished sooner.

 

[Michael B.]

I made pretty good progress this evening. This is about 2.5 hours of work. BTW these are 14’ sheets. They’re a real blast on top of the scaffolding . The high end is still loose so I can tuck the next sheet in behind it.

 

[Toolfool]

Looks like you have a system figured out.

 

[jbrentd]

That does not look like fun, but well done so far. One of those jobs where you load up on Advil before AND after the work.

 

[Michael B.]

A little more progress.

Last night.

Tonight.

 

[Toolfool]

Little by little, you'll get there buddy.

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks John! It’s just a step by step process. I told my wife this morning, if all of the metal were cleaned and the shop floor was clear of all obstacles, that I could probably finish the ceiling this weekend. But, alas, it is not.

 

[Toolfool]

I feel your pain. I'm now at the point of moving EVERYTHING from the garage side to the shop side and back as I attack different stages. Thinking about hitting Harbor Freight for a couple of those cheap dollies ( and I'm not really a HF fan).

 

[Michael B.]

I feel your pain. I'm now at the point of moving EVERYTHING from the garage side to the shop side and back as I attack different stages. Thinking about hitting Harbor Freight for a couple of those cheap dollies ( and I'm not really a HF fan).

John almost everything in my shop is mobile. It either has wheels or is palletized so I can move it with the pallet jack. The only thing not mobile is the stacks of salvaged wood.

 

[Michael B.]

One down and 4 to go. It is difficult to get a good picture of this area.

 

[Kevkx125]

Looks good so far. Do you think it will get easier as you go

One down and 4 to go. It is difficult to get a good picture of this area.

Looks good so far! Do you think it will get easier as you go?

 

[Michael B.]

@Kevkx125 it got a little easier with each piece. There is a bit of a learning curve to installing roofing in a non-traditional manner.

 

[captain14]

Did you get all the insulation in one delivery, or are you getting it as you work around the shop?

I hate having to move everything three times to accomplish one project.

 

[Michael B.]

Did you get all the insulation in one delivery, or are you getting it as you work around the shop?

I hate having to move everything three times to accomplish one project.

I bought all of the insulation at one time. It had to be ordered.

 

[Michael B.]

After spending the entire holiday weekend cleaning and straightening sheet metal, I finally had a couple of days to hang some. I think I’m about to get the hang of it .

 

[Michael B.]

And my mimosas tree is almost in full bloom.

 

[Michael B.]

Halfway! Tomorrow I start tapping and cleaning sheet metal again

 

[Cris B]

That ceiling is looking good now and is going to look great once you get those last few sheets up

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks @Cris B !

 

[Michael B.]

Samson’s mini-me arrived today. I have waited a very long time for this model to be produced. The level of detail is excellent!

 

[captain14]

I can image it gets pretty hot up near the ceiling, especially while working.

What’s the outside temperature at and how offer do you take water breaks?

I’ve been staining three sheds trying to follow the shade this past week.
I limit the amount of stain in the working can and when’s it’s empty I drink water and move fluids.

Tonight I just finished the second coat on the last one. I’m tired now.

 

[Michael B.]

@captain14 it does get very hot and humid at the ceiling. Temps outside have varied from mid 70’s to low 90’s. About every trip down from the scaffolding I hit the Gatorade jug. Next week it is going into the mid 90’s so I’m going to try to accomplish as much as possible this weekend. I hope to finish the area over my first ceiling fan so I can install it this weekend. That will help a lot!

 

[Michael B.]

My mimosa tree is in full bloom.

 

[captain14]

Very nice. How old is the tree and will it get bigger?

Can you take a close up of a bloom?

It looks similiar in size my crepe myrtles. They bloom in late July and August.

 

[Michael B.]

@captain14 the mimosa is about 13 years old. It will continue to grow in size. I will try to get a closeup of a bloom tomorrow. I have crepe myrtles in my front yard. They started blooming last week.

 

[Toolfool]

We have a Mimosa on the back side of our retention pond.

 

[Michael B.]

Another step forward today. I completed another bay of the ceiling and the first fan is up and operational. I also hoisted some colors while I was at it.

 

[Michael B.]

@captain14 I apologize for the delay in getting a picture of the mimosa bloom. It’s been a busy week. Sorry for the fuzzy focus, it was very breezy today.

 

[captain14]

It was breezy here all day also but a great 75-82* day. Yesterday was 95*+.

Thanks for the closeup pic.

 

[Cris B]

What's with the White Ensign, do you have some connection to the Royal Navy?

 

[Michael B.]

@Cris B that is memento from another life. I served in the US Navy and we had a port call in Portsmouth.

 

[Michael B.]

I stopped by a local junk store this afternoon and picked up this sign for the shop. It measures 33”. I may try to illuminate it at some point.

 

[Kevkx125]

Nice score on the sign !!

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks Kev!

 

[Michael B.]

Today was a good day! I finished the ceiling and installed the second fan. I also managed to get Old Glory hung in time for the holiday