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Great doors. (But who would have expected anything else?)
Bib Overalls
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One of the things I learned in the Army was to plan ahead and sweat the details. Knowing where you want to end up is not the same as knowing how to get there.
Hostyle
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Those glass panelled garage doors are really, really cool! Overall, the entire house and garages have a modern European look to it. I'm digging it!
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signcrafter
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Those little details that nobody will ever see are what makes a great builder. You may never see them but if not done they are eye sores that everybody would see.
I don't think I remember reading about a security system? I saw those glass garage doors and that's the first thing I thought off since people will be able to see everything in there. I know you're off the beaten path and have a mini fort knox but I think I would still want some sort of alarm or something on that place for when nobody is home.
I don't think I remember reading about a security system? I saw those glass garage doors and that's the first thing I thought off since people will be able to see everything in there. I know you're off the beaten path and have a mini fort knox but I think I would still want some sort of alarm or something on that place for when nobody is home.
madoc1
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as with everything else, those doors are killer. are you going to rig up an auto opener for the slider?
Thanks to all for your kind words and continued interest.
Thanks. The panels are insulated, tempered glass. My only minor complaint is that they used a very thin glass, presumably to save weight. As a result it's a little more wavy than I'd like.
I guess I understand it - the installer told me the big door weighs over 1000 lbs.
They used a brush type sweep on the outside jambs and head. There's a vinyl astragal on the bottom. The door won't get daily use. I'll probably pull one of the project cars in and won't open the door again for a decade or two.
Actually it will be nice to open it for ventilation but even then I think the seals will last for quite a while.
I won't elaborate for obvious reasons but there are several levels of security planned or already in place.
No opener is planned. As I mentioned earlier, I don't plan on the using the door on a daily or even weekly basis so it's probably not worth the trouble.
Thanks. The panels are insulated, tempered glass. My only minor complaint is that they used a very thin glass, presumably to save weight. As a result it's a little more wavy than I'd like.
I guess I understand it - the installer told me the big door weighs over 1000 lbs.
They used a brush type sweep on the outside jambs and head. There's a vinyl astragal on the bottom. The door won't get daily use. I'll probably pull one of the project cars in and won't open the door again for a decade or two.
Actually it will be nice to open it for ventilation but even then I think the seals will last for quite a while.
I won't elaborate for obvious reasons but there are several levels of security planned or already in place.
are you going to rig up an auto opener for the slider?
No opener is planned. As I mentioned earlier, I don't plan on the using the door on a daily or even weekly basis so it's probably not worth the trouble.
Boosted1
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Garage doors, stairs and dock all look awesome.
Crazy Backyard Builder
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The Garage doors look great, I really love the use of concrete everywhere!
The house is coming along amazingly.
The house is coming along amazingly.
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granada don
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Oh Boy it won't be long now and we will be seeing a build log on the street ' Willys ' gasser
Do you get any fish off of your deck, talk about fresh fish to eat !!
G Don
Do you get any fish off of your deck, talk about fresh fish to eat !!
G Don
pertneer
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Garage doors look really good, my neighbor appreciates your choice of doors. (He works for Raynor) Keep up the good work!
Cemoto
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So nice to see it all coming together . . . .
Tremendous effort and it really shows.
Congrats!
Tremendous effort and it really shows.
Congrats!
I gotta admit, I'm looking forward to the day when I come home everyday and see the Willys lurking behind the glass doors.
Maybe you could inquire about the possibility of a retroactive discount. After all, they're getting a lot of exposure with a bunch of garage experts.
wssix99
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Does that mean that you are definitely going with metal thresholds to bridge your thermal break in the slab? If so, I'd love to see how those turn out.
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Absolutely beautiful!
gordyy
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Doors are awesome and the lighting on the steps looks too frickin cool to believe
now you need a piece of steel some soapstone a 12 pack and 3 bubba's to rig up a garage door opener for the sliding door LOL
even if its once a month a door needs an opener LOL
life is too short to have to get out and open doors at this stage of the game or in my case this stage of the limp
now you need a piece of steel some soapstone a 12 pack and 3 bubba's to rig up a garage door opener for the sliding door LOL
even if its once a month a door needs an opener LOL
life is too short to have to get out and open doors at this stage of the game or in my case this stage of the limp
Cris B
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Love the garage doors. It's all coming together nicely now. Must be very rewarding to see your vision become reality.
Vernmotor
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Have you walk up them steps yet ?
ct71rr
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Those doors are awesome! It's going to look very cool in there at night. I know it was asked before but, have you tried out the stairs yet?
pertneer
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Yes they are getting a lot of exposure, but I don't think he has that much pull.
signcrafter
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This house just keeps pulling me back.
Those doors are spectacular, as with the rest of the place.
It must be excellent walking around and seeing every square inch and knowing it can be as good as it can be.
Walking in a palace of perfection provided by your own forethought and sweat.
Brilliant.
"F5" every day.
Those doors are spectacular, as with the rest of the place.
It must be excellent walking around and seeing every square inch and knowing it can be as good as it can be.
Walking in a palace of perfection provided by your own forethought and sweat.
Brilliant.
"F5" every day.
softailgarage
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Wow! You sir are an artist of epic proportions. How many magazines will we see this house in, in the future? Amazing build. This build has been going for 2 years, has this been your sole concentration or have you been carrying your normal "work" activities as well?
Mr onetwo
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I have to say, I have never considered garage doors to be an object of beauty until now! Your whole setup is just mind blowing. I would love to come down and visit at some point soon....are the bugs bad at your place yet?
I can only imagine how bad the town(taxes) and insurance co. are going to put it to you when everything is finished!!!!
Your whole setup is just mind blowing. I would love to come down and visit at some point soon....are the bugs bad at your place yet? I can only imagine how bad the town(taxes) and insurance co. are going to put it to you when everything is finished!!!!GregJW
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Wow... Just wow. Amazing
jack stand
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Late to the party here. Just finished reading all 113 pages with no cheating! (about 3 weeks) Like a good book. Fantastic, amazing job & vision. Still having a party? I'm guessing that I'm only about an hour away. Really, I'd be honored to walk through during the work day (or when ever the least intrusion would be) before you move in & end your very thoughtful and greatly appreciated "journey" with us. Thank you for taking the time to include us. I can only imagine how busy you must be with juggling your obviously successful business AND your home project. I wondered how many times you asked yourself, what did I start here? (with your post). Well thanks for sticking it out!
I can't add any brilliant praise that already hasn't been said, so I'll just say you should be very proud of yourself, you deserve it.
I can't add any brilliant praise that already hasn't been said, so I'll just say you should be very proud of yourself, you deserve it.
82355
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Everyone keeps mentioning meeting code. Do you really have to meet many codes being out in the country? I know around here, you can get away with pretty much whatever out in the country.
Martin
Martin
Stuart in MN
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We don't know where 'around here' is, but most if all not all states have building codes that apply whether you're in town or the country - they typically follow the International Residential Code (IRC), but may add or subtract certain parts to suit that state's particular needs. Now, they may or may not do inspections, but the codes are still on the books.
Also, remember that building codes are generally a guideline for minimum requirements - judging from the photos, LLWillysfan is exceeding them.
madoc1
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most counties ,other than the big metro ones like dallas, Houston etc. do not have building codes for the countryside homes. we only have to comply with sewage disposal where I live and that is because we are by a lake. 10 miles away, nada.
jim
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82355
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Also, remember that building codes are generally a guideline for minimum requirements - judging from the photos, LLWillysfan is exceeding them.
I agree, that is why I was wondering why people kept bringing it up.
Martin
Rodney Schultz
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Having just spent a most enjoyable chunk of time reading through this thread in it's entirety, NOW would be the time for me to chime in and also say...
"Thank you for the EPIC build thread!"
...and it's not over yet!
Great news for us! But I bet you feel like it's bad news for you...
If our continued interest is what keeps you motivated, then you MUST be a VERY motivated man!
Thanks again for taking the time to take all of us along for the ride.
Rodney
"Thank you for the EPIC build thread!"
...and it's not over yet!
Great news for us! But I bet you feel like it's bad news for you...
If our continued interest is what keeps you motivated, then you MUST be a VERY motivated man!
Thanks again for taking the time to take all of us along for the ride.
Rodney
How's your sun exposure? This may give you some inspiration with respect to energy bills..
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2728...gn=u517&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery0
I like the board formed concrete, too. A different variation of concrete in a home.
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2728...gn=u517&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery0
I like the board formed concrete, too. A different variation of concrete in a home.
Love the garage doors Doug, they really fit into place.
It might seem odd to those of you who are familiar with normal construction sequencing, but we are now engaged in preparation for floor tile. Yea, yea I know, we haven't even hung drywall yet.
One of the elements of modern architecture is the lack of trim. Our design has no window or door trim and a flush baseboard detail. This requires that flooring, doors, baseboard, etc be installed before wall drywall. I'd hoped to hang the ceilings first but couldn't seem to get it organized. So we'll install the floor tile and protect it with Ram board until the end of the project.
Remember this block-out we left in the Lite-Deck slab that forms the floor of the shower room oh so many months ago?
Well we finally grouted in the actual drain. It's a stainless steel linear drain with a tray that holds pieces of floor tile leaving thin slits for drainage. I purchased two 5' sections and welded them together to span the width of the room.
It's been very cool to see details like this that I planned out literally years ago come together. Some of them actually worked.
We've also installed cement board in the two upstairs showers. You might notice the slots cut in the foam for plumbing lines and the furring I installed to create clearance for the shower valve.
One nice thing about concrete floors is that you don't need curbs or mortar beds. We just pitched the concrete to drain and have rolled on a waterproofing membrane.
The shower floors will be tiled with these rocks, which mimic the ballast on the roofs. This was the bride's idea. Another tenet of modern architecture is the connection between the interior and exterior. I just love it.
Meanwhile the flooring install has started on the second floor of the house. We're using a vein cut limestone throughout the house;
The stones are cut into 8" x 36" planks that we are laying in a random pattern.
We are keeping the joints at about 1/16". With the random bond, it actually resembles wood flooring.
I'm using aluminum grilles that fit flush with the tile. I gave the installer one to use in fitting the openings.
We've also started installing some exterior lights. These beauties flank the garage doors;
There are a **** ton of exterior lights that are on a timer and as such will be on much of the time. With all the glass we have, exterior lights will keep us from feeling like we're living in a black box at night.
Because of this, we sprung for LED lights so I wouldn't need my own nuclear power plant to supply power to the place. There are actually two lights in each housing - one on the bottom and another under the top bar. I can't wait to see them on.
It's nice to finally see some finishes get installed. Should be more and more show up in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. We may finish the damn thing yet.
One of the elements of modern architecture is the lack of trim. Our design has no window or door trim and a flush baseboard detail. This requires that flooring, doors, baseboard, etc be installed before wall drywall. I'd hoped to hang the ceilings first but couldn't seem to get it organized. So we'll install the floor tile and protect it with Ram board until the end of the project.
Remember this block-out we left in the Lite-Deck slab that forms the floor of the shower room oh so many months ago?
Well we finally grouted in the actual drain. It's a stainless steel linear drain with a tray that holds pieces of floor tile leaving thin slits for drainage. I purchased two 5' sections and welded them together to span the width of the room.
It's been very cool to see details like this that I planned out literally years ago come together. Some of them actually worked.
We've also installed cement board in the two upstairs showers. You might notice the slots cut in the foam for plumbing lines and the furring I installed to create clearance for the shower valve.
One nice thing about concrete floors is that you don't need curbs or mortar beds. We just pitched the concrete to drain and have rolled on a waterproofing membrane.
The shower floors will be tiled with these rocks, which mimic the ballast on the roofs. This was the bride's idea. Another tenet of modern architecture is the connection between the interior and exterior. I just love it.
Meanwhile the flooring install has started on the second floor of the house. We're using a vein cut limestone throughout the house;
The stones are cut into 8" x 36" planks that we are laying in a random pattern.
We are keeping the joints at about 1/16". With the random bond, it actually resembles wood flooring.
I'm using aluminum grilles that fit flush with the tile. I gave the installer one to use in fitting the openings.
We've also started installing some exterior lights. These beauties flank the garage doors;
There are a **** ton of exterior lights that are on a timer and as such will be on much of the time. With all the glass we have, exterior lights will keep us from feeling like we're living in a black box at night.
Because of this, we sprung for LED lights so I wouldn't need my own nuclear power plant to supply power to the place. There are actually two lights in each housing - one on the bottom and another under the top bar. I can't wait to see them on.
It's nice to finally see some finishes get installed. Should be more and more show up in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. We may finish the damn thing yet.
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Boosted1
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That limestone flooring looks great.