Last week (August 22-28, 2021) was a stop-and-go affair for the project. As I mentioned in my last post, Tropical Storm Henri hit us with wind and rain Sunday-Monday, so progress on work was delayed until Tuesday the 24th.
At that point, things went fast as you’ll see below – until Friday. There was a crack three-man crew of Raphael (supervisor), yet another Raphael, and Enrique who arrived and worked like men possessed. This despite that the weather was really hot all three days – mid-90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 36 Celsius for you metric folks). There is really no shade either in our yard.
Putting on the sill and building the first garage wall.
Walls went up quicklyThe two Raphaels mug for the camera after getting up the first LVL beam. On the left is the supervising Raphael.Another view of the beam going up showing the ZIP system sheathing and tape. Soon, three garage walls were framed and sheathed. Here you see Raphael in front, Raphael in the middle, and Enrique in the back.Bracing was set, and then the first of the second-story floor joists was installed on top of the garage walls.More floor joists were to follow.At the end of Tuesday the 24th, this was the hard-won progress. Again, it was HOT.On Wednesday the 25th, work began early on the second floor flooring.We also got a delivery of more lumber…and a porta-potty!Work started on the second floor gables and walls.Raphael handles a sheet of sheathing with ease.
Looking at the back of the garage
Looking out the front
The garage interior at least now provides some shade!View from the street as the first gabled wall goes up.Closer shot of the first second floor gabled wall. There is going to be a pretty tall ceiling in that room.The hot sun sets, revealing Wednesday the 25th’s progress.
More second floor walls up
Good view of the side where the deck will be
Thursday morning more progress on the second floor was made.The deck side wall went up plus the strong LVL beam that will go over the glass doors. Again, did I mention it was HOT? AGAIN?Close up view of the second floor deck/door side.Raphael strikes a pose as the rafters take shape! The man has some guns!
At the end of the day, here below was the progress for the week – on Thursday.
Progress at the end of August 26th.
Friday the project got held up as we needed to get the deck piers excavated – and the excavator did not make it to the site. Also, the pre-fabricated concrete deck piers would need to be moved to the other side of the building, and they weigh about 600 lbs. each. Ironically, the heat broke Thursday night and Friday was nice and in the 70’s. But it is August, so….the heat will be back, even in September. Of course it could snow in October…
I’m looking forward to more progress coming during the week of August 29th to September 4th. Stay tuned!
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24 thoughts on “Our Garage+ Project – Week Six Update”
That’s some progress Mark, looking most impressive. 🙂
That’s all wonderful. I’m enjoying this as much as seeing your miniatures. You look to have had very good people involved – and some happy to show off for the camera!
Its really coming along now. That is a seriously impressive garage. If I didn’t know better, I would think you’re putting in a barn instead. Its nearly as tall and wide as the barns I’ve seen in Ohio anyway!
Yes, it’s just still such a big project and there are COVID-related delays with regards to materials that are needed. It’s pretty tall for sure and just a one car garage!
Be careful Roger, I had to fight to get it built as if it was habitable (an apartment) it would violate our town by-laws. So long games yes, living in it no! Plus IRO is done and his is certainly very cool I agree
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That’s some progress Mark, looking most impressive. 🙂
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Cheers Dave, hope all is well.
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Things still up in the air buts it’s what it is.
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That’s all wonderful. I’m enjoying this as much as seeing your miniatures. You look to have had very good people involved – and some happy to show off for the camera!
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Definitely right Tarmor! Thanks!
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Great progress this week Mark, where the project has really taken shape now.
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Thanks Dave, it’s the only terrain I’m still working on!
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That is looking great.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Cheers Pete!
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Great progress. Soon you will be banished1
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Banished?
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“Banished ?” – Banished from the house to your new dog house!
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I might like that exile…
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Its really coming along now. That is a seriously impressive garage. If I didn’t know better, I would think you’re putting in a barn instead. Its nearly as tall and wide as the barns I’ve seen in Ohio anyway!
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Yes, it’s just still such a big project and there are COVID-related delays with regards to materials that are needed. It’s pretty tall for sure and just a one car garage!
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Well that’s really shot up for your last update! Looks really nice, what with you and IRO, it looks like we all need to move out into our sheds!
Cheers Roger.
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Be careful Roger, I had to fight to get it built as if it was habitable (an apartment) it would violate our town by-laws. So long games yes, living in it no! Plus IRO is done and his is certainly very cool I agree
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Crikey, Mark, that really is quite a good bit of progress for the week! 🙂 Sounds like you’ve got quite a team working away on it there!
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Damn good workers that’s for sure John!
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I know this is a “guest room”/BBQ deck…but I still think it would make an excellent gaming room/man cave/bbq deck…just saying.
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It is not for habitation Anthony! It IS EXACTLY for that!
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by that I mean an excellent gaming room/man cave/bbq deck!!
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Wow Mark I am enjoying this even if I’m way behind!!! It must be that I love savoring great adventures like yours!!
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Thanks Pat – an adventure it is my friend!
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