well a storm went threw

[safnd2021]

That really *****, all the wood is cut to the right size and almost in the right place, so may not be too bad straightening out and getting it back together. I would triangulate everywhere I could, as has been mentioned you can also stiffen up the corners by a diagonal over the top plate temporarily.

I framed my garage myself, have done other projects, but never that big. Would be tough having to go back and do over. Sometimes thinking about everything is a little overwhelming. If you keep plugging away in your spare hours it will get done.

Looks like it will be a real nice shop when done.

Thank you! Just straightened the walls today and got everything ready for I joists gonna be exciting to see the progress will post updates as I go

 

[KnurledNut]

@safnd2021
What sizes are your rough openings?

 

[safnd2021]

@safnd2021
What sizes are your rough openings?

For the garage doors or the walk in door?

 

[KnurledNut]

For the garage doors or the walk in door?

Both. Just wanted to verify they were correct.
Make sure you have sufficient headroom for the garage doors.
Here's a pic with basic dimensions, but consult the door manufacturer or installer for actual specs:

 

[rburke65]

Guy down the road from me was putting up a log home….storm….it all ended up in the basement PINK INSULATION…oops….all over the property. A messs

 

[PassnThru]

This all reminds me of something that a lot of us have experienced - that weekend repair on the DD that goes south and you're digging late Sunday to finish it so you can go to work Monday. That one bad experience shuts down a lot of people but you just have to shrug your shoulders and work through it and take the chance again another weekend.
If you let it win - you'll never get back in the game.

 

[safnd2021]

Had to use some ratchet straps to straighten the front wall but I believe I got it

 

[mike93lx]

Certainly looks straight, good job. Did you run a string to confirm?

 

[safnd2021]

Certainly looks straight, good job. Did you run a string to confirm?

Sure did and thank you!

 

[mike93lx]

Did you go back and add nails? I am only seeing one per stud Bay, but I could be missing them. General rules is 1 nail per 2" of lumber (se 2 nails in a 2x4,3 in a 2x6,etc)

 

[safnd2021]

Did you go back and add nails? I am only seeing one per stud Bay, but I could be missing them. General rules is 1 nail per 2" of lumber (se 2 nails in a 2x4,3 in a 2x6,etc)

A bit confused about what you're saying. You're saying that I need to nail every 2" and put 1 nail there?

 

[mike93lx]

A bit confused about what you're saying. You're saying that I need to nail every 2" and put 1 nail there?

Sorry, no.

When you are nailing studs to a plate, 2 nails per stud for a 2x4,2 for a 2x6. I would use the same number when attaching a top plate down to the framed wall, at a minimum

So your picture appears to show a single nail in that top plate for every bay. I would do three

 

[safnd2021]

Sorry, no.

When you are nailing studs to a plate, 2 nails per stud for a 2x4,2 for a 2x6. I would use the same number when attaching a top plate down to the framed wall, at a minimum

So your picture appears to show a single nail in that top plate for every bay. I would do three

Ah makes sense, I can slam more nails in there in the am

 

[KnurledNut]

@mike93lx

Your double top plate needs more nails. Add one or two more next to each one you already put in.

Also the plywood on the left wall (with the man door) needs to be staggered 4’ instead of one on top of the other.

Its looking great. Good progress.

 

[safnd2021]

@mike93lx

Your double top plate needs more nails. Add one or two more next to each one you already put in.

Also the plywood on the left wall (with the man door) needs to be staggered 4’ instead of one on top of the other.

Its looking great. Good progress.

that was the first wall i built and after i put up the plywood i realized I messed up the back wall is staggered properly
thank you ! its getting there

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

Always been impressed with folks that have skills like this.

 

[PoorUB]

I took a run out to lend a hand on Friday. He is doing fine, just a little stressed from the set back from the storm. I helped him get the walls squared up and answered some questions.

It gets a little over whelming doing most of the work by yourself. He did have a friend volunteer a week of help. I would have been out again but fighting a darned summer cold. Plus dealing with my own remodel right now.

 

[safnd2021]

I took a run out to lend a hand on Friday. He is doing fine, just a little stressed from the set back from the storm. I helped him get the walls squared up and answered some questions.

It gets a little over whelming doing most of the work by yourself. He did have a friend volunteer a week of help. I would have been out again but fighting a darned summer cold. Plus dealing with my own remodel right now.

I really do appreciate you coming out and helping that got us going in the right direction , seriously thank you for taking the time out of your day to do that
Measured corner to corner today were right on the money. Starting I joists tomorrow

 

[PoorUB]

No problem, glad to help. I may get out there again once I get feeling better and caught up on my stuff.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Members helping members. Freaking awesome.

A word of advice, when nailing the double top plate, nail above the wall studs. This leaves the area between the studs open to drill holes for wiring or plumbing. . . . Keeps you from hitting nails with your drill bit.

 

[CraigStu]

My SIL built a 2 car detached about a year ago. His didn't even get blown down but he had straps and ropes all over it pulling it square as we installed the trusses. It worked out real well because all the plywood sheets fit the roof perfectly. I am really happy to see your progress after such painful disaster. Great job!

 

[dagofast]

I'm really glad you got all the walls back up and you are now moving forward again. It was obvious how low you felt after the storm knocked it down. I could feel your pain and frustration. Good onya for not giving up!

 

[rustyjames]

Yeah, you got it looking good and back on track. Congrats!

 

[safnd2021]

Absolutely killed it today

 

[mike93lx]

Nice!

 

[NUTTSGT]

I-joists 16" on center, looks like it's going to well built once completed.

 

[mike93lx]

I-joists 16" on center, looks like it's going to well built once completed.

For the extra joist every 10', I would do the same.

OP, make sure you glue the subfloor upstairs. I used a bunch of spray foam construction adhesive this weekend and loved it. So much easier than caulking tubes

 

[PoorUB]

I mentioned to him about blocking or cross bracing the I-joists, but from what I am finding apparently it isn't required as long as the deck is glued down. Anyone confirm this?

 

[safnd2021]

For the extra joist every 10', I would do the same.

OP, make sure you glue the subfloor upstairs. I used a bunch of spray foam construction adhesive this weekend and loved it. So much easier than caulking tubes

I definitely plan on gluing the subfloor, sadly already bought liquid nails that spray foam does look fun

 

[manwithtools]

That shop is going to be AWESOME! Great job and perseverance safnd2021. Pay it forward to the next storm victim like PoorUB did!

 

[safnd2021]

Finished the I joists today. Man was it beautiful outside

 

[FMB4]

Great to see that you're toughing it out safnd2021.

 

[jhelrey]

If I lived closer, I would have come out and helped when I had some down time!

 

[bradpac]

Glad to see ytou got it straightened out and are making good progress. I'm sure the feeling of accomplishment is amazing right now.

 

[safnd2021]

Glad to see ytou got it straightened out and are making good progress. I'm sure the feeling of accomplishment is amazing right now.

Oh yeah a couple days of hard work getting those I joists up and seeing progress is incredible

 

[johnharris]

Congratulations on the comeback! What also impresses me is all the great hints you've been given along with a member coming to help you!

 

[ddawg16]

That is looking good.
One suggestion...measure diagonally both corners at the floor level then again on the top. Top and bottom should be exactly the same.
You might be a fraction off on square...you can kinda work around that (up to a point)

But if the top is different than the bottom....that will create even more issues

 

[pcmeiners]

Joists up, great, now you can relax a bit. Looks good

 

[safnd2021]

That is looking good.
One suggestion...measure diagonally both corners at the floor level then again on the top. Top and bottom should be exactly the same.
You might be a fraction off on square...you can kinda work around that (up to a point)

But if the top is different than the bottom....that will create even more issues

I definitely plan on doing that before laying the subfloor just giving myself a few days to recover after throwing up all those I joists lol

 

[PoorUB]

I wouldn't wait too long, you still have a huge sail waiting for the next strong windy day!