Diy Gc, my biggest project

[tcook8296]

53 minutes ago, Rusty said:

Is there going to be a floor on top of those beams or is that a cathedral ceiling in that room?  

I'm assuming this is the 2 story trophy room.  So the beams are mostly for aesthetics?   

The room with the beams is a 2 story great room. The trophy room is on the 2 nd floor and is being framed today. 

All beams are decorative. This is Nj, its almost impossibe to build  using anything but conventional lumber/building practices with out huge engineering/architect costs. 

[tjfslaughter]

Are you going to have to install a storm water retention system?

[tcook8296]

1 hour ago, tjfslaughter said:

Are you going to have to install a storm water retention system?

As of now no. The house sits in the middle of 50 acres. I believe that would apply to a development, not a single family dwelling

[tjfslaughter]

35 minutes ago, tcook8296 said:

As of now no. The house sits in the middle of 50 acres. I believe that would apply to a development, not a single family dwelling

I am adding a small addition to my house and our town is requiring me to install a 660 gallon tank/system and I am no where near the coverage limits.  That is great that you do not have to put one in.  

[SPEARFISH]

Looking good.  Enjoy

[tjfslaughter]

Any new pics?


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[tcook8296]

1 minute ago, tjfslaughter said:

Any new pics?


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Lots of progress yesterday. I had 14 framers onsite yesterday. I didnt make it there yet today. Hopefully before dark. 

[tjfslaughter]

Lots of progress yesterday. I had 14 framers onsite yesterday. I didnt make it there yet today. Hopefully before dark. 

That’s a lot of manpower. Should be some serious work done. When are you roofing?


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[tcook8296]

Almost ready for sheathing

[tjfslaughter]

Very nice. I assume you will have sheathing on the roof and roof material installed within a week or so given the holiday.


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[tcook8296]

7 minutes ago, tjfslaughter said:

Very nice. I assume you will have sheathing on the roof and roof material installed within a week or so given the holiday.


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We will see what happens with the rain coming. The weatherman just never seems to get it right. My town has part time inspectors 3 days a week. With a holiday in the mix a day of rain possible, sheathing inspection has been set up for end of week next week. Roof and windows after that

[Blend No 27]

Moving fast. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Especially the trophy room

[Rusty]

I'm hoping that all that open space along the back wall means lots of big windows.  

Looking good Mr. Cook.  

[JerseyJaysTaxidermy]

Might wanna allow 2 weeks for sheathing and roof.... these temps are awful to work roofing in.. even if they are capable they will scuff the shingles up pretty bad in these temps. You don't want it looking best up.
Theres no shade over that house to keep the shingles cool, and non water to spray on them. My advise is hold off on the shingles til temps drop. (Unless you're doing metal roof- then have at it )

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[tjfslaughter]

We will see what happens with the rain coming. The weatherman just never seems to get it right. My town has part time inspectors 3 days a week. With a holiday in the mix a day of rain possible, sheathing inspection has been set up for end of week next week. Roof and windows after that

I have dealt with part time inspectors for the past 4 years on various sites. Luckily most are cool and let me do photo inspections to keep the jobs rolling. Some towns will allow you to pay for a special inspection off hours but they can bang you about $200 an inspection.


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