HiramJim
Member
I stumbled onto the GJ site when I searched for info on attic trusses. I’m very impressed by the wealth of good information on this site.
I’m building a 28 x 60 garage/shop/storage building, with attic trusses forming a simple gable roof.
The building walls consist of 3 courses of concrete blocks topped with 2 x 6 framing. The interior ceiling height will be 9’ 11”.
I hired a contractor to do the footings and slab. Then, I tried to have another contractor do the block work. But after the workers laid about a dozen blocks, I explained to them the mistakes they were making. After giving them a second chance, they were still not getting the blocks level, plumb, and evenly spaced. So, after another dozen blocks, I told them, “Stop. No more.” After they left the site, I removed and cleaned the blocks that they had laid. Over a period of several weeks, I laid all of the blocks (all 451 of them!). It was a slow and tedious process, but I’m pleased with the result.
It’s true, “If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself”.
Also, “Take time to do it right the first time”.
I also built all of the walls, in sections. A couple of friends are going to help me raise the walls.
After finding lots of helpful information on the GJ site, I’ve completed my plan drawings for the trusses, and have lined up a local company to build the trusses and to set them onto the walls.
Thanks to the members of GJ for all the great information.
Jim
I’m building a 28 x 60 garage/shop/storage building, with attic trusses forming a simple gable roof.
The building walls consist of 3 courses of concrete blocks topped with 2 x 6 framing. The interior ceiling height will be 9’ 11”.
I hired a contractor to do the footings and slab. Then, I tried to have another contractor do the block work. But after the workers laid about a dozen blocks, I explained to them the mistakes they were making. After giving them a second chance, they were still not getting the blocks level, plumb, and evenly spaced. So, after another dozen blocks, I told them, “Stop. No more.” After they left the site, I removed and cleaned the blocks that they had laid. Over a period of several weeks, I laid all of the blocks (all 451 of them!). It was a slow and tedious process, but I’m pleased with the result.
It’s true, “If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself”.
Also, “Take time to do it right the first time”.
I also built all of the walls, in sections. A couple of friends are going to help me raise the walls.
After finding lots of helpful information on the GJ site, I’ve completed my plan drawings for the trusses, and have lined up a local company to build the trusses and to set them onto the walls.
Thanks to the members of GJ for all the great information.
Jim
