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Andy4639 11-23-2007 07:31 AM
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Don't want to sound as I'm high jacking but,... I thought you may want to know. They started in Feb. of this year which was suppose to be Janurary18. They were done in May with the build but I had to sheetrock and finish it with help from my brother-in-law and one of his guy's from work. They do sheet rock for a living. Thank goodness! I didn't like that at all, it's a pain in the you know what! I had a 80 amp serice tied to thebreaker panel in the house.
I have Direct TV in the upstairs and down stairs. One receiver works both TV's though right now. Upstairs is A/C & heated. Have to keep the kids cool and warm so they stay out of the house!
If you want to see the whole story check my website out.

NONHOG 11-23-2007 02:24 PM
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[QUOTE=Andy4639;2457750][B][COLOR="Red"]Don't want to sound as I'm high jacking but,... I thought you may want to know. They started in Feb. of this year which was suppose to be Janurary18. They were done in May

Well I like hearing about Shops and Shop builds so its all good !

This morning as I was warming up my car , I heard from about 15 feet away "Good Morning"
one of the crew was at my house before 7am (good sign!) lucky he didn't surprise me near my car or he would have gotten punched , dark out and all .
the guy said "do you mind if I work a half day thursday ?" I said I don't mind but I also don't think you should , if you want to o.k. So I get to see some progress tonite ! :metal:

As far as suppose to start in Jan. mine was SUPPOSE to start in Sept.
now my tractor guy is leaving for the month of Dec. I may not get a pour till Jan. ?? crossing my fingers !!!!!!

NONHOG 11-26-2007 02:25 PM
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Progress , post up before Thanksgiving , roof started day after !

NONHOG 11-27-2007 11:44 PM
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Not much change but heres some different angles. Workers showed up Saturday but left early (had a cold) said he'd be here today but never showed (Sunday) .
Hope there in my front yard when I leave for work Monday am .

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE 11-28-2007 03:44 AM
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When it's all finished you'll be walking around in a partial daze. You'll find yourself going out and visiting this new space with a can't believe I did it smile on your face.

"CAUTION" do not, I repeat do not work on your truck till this sensation subsides!!

esll. :)

Happy for you .... enjoy it!

NONHOG 11-28-2007 09:06 PM
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"Partial daze" I wonder what my neighbors think about me wondering the front yard like that the last few months :lol: More progress !

muddyole 69 11-28-2007 10:39 PM
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really like the roof construction we rarely see that here in ohio mostly truss roofs (read boring) please keep the pics coming !!!

BACKYARD88 11-29-2007 08:49 AM
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Looking good, keep em coming!

NONHOG 11-30-2007 09:39 PM
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More pics ,good thing my wife is self employed she comes and goes during the day and can get pics . When I get home its plenty dark already and dark when I leave in the morning.
So now I have one wall done (lap sided , door installed) I get to caulk and paint , spring time. Dirt and tractor tomorrow.
Roof tin due late next week. Coming along !

bpmcgee 12-01-2007 10:40 AM
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Wow, what an unusual and cool design for the building. Is there a method behind it, or is the design purely aesthetic?

B

NONHOG 12-01-2007 10:47 PM
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Wow, what an unusual and cool design for the building. Is there a method behind it, or is the design purely aesthetic?

B
If you look in the background you can see our house that is unique in its shape , so we wanted to compliment design wise since its in the front yard .
more pics.......

toomanytoyz 12-01-2007 10:54 PM
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Looking Good, I bet you can hardly wait to get it Done & Get Moved in...........:lol::lol::lol:

Rick

Sillyoldman 12-02-2007 12:27 AM
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Should they forget to remove the tractor let me know. Looks like its coming along nicely. Have you thought about a "Garage warming party"? I could bring a wrench or two.

NONHOG 12-03-2007 07:01 PM
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Sorry Silly while you were out buying yet another truck ! (congrats) they were finishing up with the tractor for now . The floor is ready for cement !
after a few hours of me with the compactor and rake . here the latest pics.
Shop warming party :agree:

NONHOG 12-03-2007 07:06 PM
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Sillyoldman 12-03-2007 08:13 PM
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Wow! Now that looks good! Nancy asked where I'm going to put another truck. Hmmmmm, who do I know that has a big shop? Thinking........

Fishwacker 12-03-2007 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE (Post 2464119)
When it's all finished you'll be walking around in a partial daze. You'll find yourself going out and visiting this new space with a can't believe I did it smile on your face.

"CAUTION" do not, I repeat do not work on your truck till this sensation subsides!!

esll. :)

Happy for you .... enjoy it!
NONHOG, When you get the final inspection/OK to occupy papers and walk into your newly completed shop, you'll be overwhelmed with pride and emotion knowing that it's the fruit of your labor and it really is completed. That weird feeling you get every time you open the door and turn the lights on won't go away for awhile. Mines been completed since June and I still get goofy when I go in there. Enjoy the fruit of your labor.

NONHOG 12-04-2007 09:37 PM
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NONHOG, When you get the final inspection/OK to occupy papers and walk into your newly completed shop, you'll be overwhelmed with pride and emotion knowing that it's the fruit of your labor and it really is completed. That weird feeling you get every time you open the door and turn the lights on won't go away for awhile. Mines been completed since June and I still get goofy when I go in there. Enjoy the fruit of your labor.
Fishwacker its nuts how many times I've come up with a new ideas as I am looking around inside my dripping non finished shop/garage.
What I thought would work or be cool is changing from looking at the plans which my wife and I designed to the reality of whats there. All part of the fun . And I think you said it best "Blank Canvas" !
Here is what I saw when I got home from church today .

NONHOG 12-04-2007 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman (Post 2471705)
Wow! Now that looks good! Nancy asked where I'm going to put another truck. Hmmmmm, who do I know that has a big shop? Thinking........
My luck your new toy will be done before this shop :lol: but your truck would look good inside !

yoyokidss 12-04-2007 11:44 PM
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not 2 b nose iee but what did that cost you??

oldiron 12-05-2007 12:13 AM
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Only on suggestion. Put down a vapor barrier down before pouring your concrete. My contractor pulled mine up and now I pump out 8 gallons a day with a dehumifier. The cement guys will say that the concrete will not cure fast enough but the floor will sweat forever.

NONHOG 12-05-2007 11:46 AM
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Only on suggestion. Put down a vapor barrier down before pouring your concrete. My contractor pulled mine up and now I pump out 8 gallons a day with a dehumifier. The cement guys will say that the concrete will not cure fast enough but the floor will sweat forever.
I asked them about that , which WILL come up again . The salesman said no because something about the reinforced fiber ? bla ba bla
Did you add gravel over your site before the pour ? My fill was river run I think they called it than we added a couple inches of 5/8 crushed rock in hopes that what moisture does come up wont wick thru like it would with a dirt base.

space 12-05-2007 12:40 PM
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The fiber is only for reinforcement, like wire mesh. Make sure they add a vapor barrier and make dern sure they cut your expansion joints THE SAME DAY. They should be 1/4 of the thickness deep and spaced appropriately (based on thickness as well). I can't tell you how many times I've had to inspect failed concrete due to a lack of expansion joints.

NONHOG 12-05-2007 08:30 PM
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More pics after I got home some progress on the back wall . The windows are framed in as is the rear garage opening . Also a pic of the seasonal creek in the backyard that wasn't there yesterday ! 2 ' deep and 20 ' wide in spots YIKES !

oldiron 12-06-2007 09:18 PM
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I had 6 inches of 5/8 minus and 6 inches of sand and the water comes up like a fountion. Put it down at all cost. Pit run doesn't stop a thing.


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