Substantial posts by ajoantmug, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 26 of 67 posts are listed.
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ajoantmug, 14 October 2008Hello to everyone. I have been reading on here for some time now and have read Rod's book. Even posted a couple times some months back. I am feeling pretty ready to move…
ajoantmug, 17 October 2008thanks for the input studio_drums am i correct to guess if you are recommending 2" more space between walls that this means ceiling as well? though I am sure you are…
ajoantmug, 18 October 2008This is going to be a completely detached structure. It will be about 25 - 30 feet away from any housing including my own. From what I have read I believe that, at least…
ajoantmug, 13 November 2008So I have started to dig for the footers. 18" below soil is code here in Virginia. This is going to be a monolithic pour. The substrate is good so I am looking at laying…
xSpace, 2 December 2008People have been putting extra water in concrete for decades to make it flow from the chute into the form and still be able to rake or shovel it around as needed.…
xSpace, 3 December 2008Using rebar is labor intensive and runs the cost up. If I were doing this, mesh and fiber would be it, no rebar >except< in the footers. And that would be 1/2" rebar.…
ajoantmug, 16 December 2008Good news: the inspection for the monolithic passed so I am ready to get in poured. Bad news: it has been raining almost daily ever since. Close to four inches in the…
ajoantmug, 2 January 2009Happy New Year everyone. Well, there was finally some good weather......on Christmas Eve!!! 10:00 am. First pour of 8 yards 10:45 am . Truck has been unloaded and leaves…
ajoantmug, 2 January 2009yes, after the final float we covered it with 6 mil poly and then put a tarp up like a tent over that. I sprayed it down later that night (under the poly of course) and…
ajoantmug, 21 January 2009Well, it has been fairly cold, which makes it hard to work outside, but we've been trying to keep at it. Sick children don't further the cause either. The initial…
ajoantmug, 22 January 2009Thanks xspace, I've never done this before, but I have been reading on here for well over a year now. We didn't bob the joist tails as this box will be sheathed in 2…
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ajoantmug, 23 January 2009Xspace, this has been my biggest concern from the get go. I looked into doing a flat roof, basically just having a box in a box, but was strongly encouraged not to do…
ajoantmug, 23 January 2009Thinking out loud here, well in writing: Though it is coupled, wouldn't the fact that there will be an air gap on two of the roof sides where the rafters come down to…
xSpace, 24 January 2009I haven't completely figured out the "how much three leaf is too much". But I do know it is done a lot. It is one of those areas you live with what you have. I am of the…
Soundman2020, 24 January 2009Not really. It doesn't need to be sealed in order to act as a third leaf. The "sealed or not sealed" issue only affects the TL frequency curve, but a leaf that isn't…
ajoantmug, 25 January 2009OK. let's see if I got this correct: Fc=c[(m1 + m2) / (m1m2d)]^.5 So, then: Fc= 43[(22.61625 [removed] / (22.61625 X 14.364375 X .254)] ^.5 Fc= 43[36.980625 / 82.516547]…
ajoantmug, 3 February 2009Sheathing is almost finished. I'll post some pics when it is completely done--hopefully in the next day or two. I know this is a no-no, but I apparently missed the stud…
ajoantmug, 28 March 2009Well, it has been a while.....longer than I had hoped, but weather, work, and kids make finding time quite difficult. The gable end with the sheathing missing is for the…
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ajoantmug, 30 March 2009I had originally planned for a gable vent fan, but decided i didn't want to have electrical running through. I am now putting in ridge and eave vents. I started on the…
ajoantmug, 22 May 2009Ok, it has been a little while, but that seems to be the standard for me. Today I passed both my veneer and my insulation inspections. I got my framing inspection a few…
ajoantmug, 28 May 2009Ok, the mini split was roughed in and passed inspection today. My buddy who is an electrician is coming on Sat. to put the appropriate through the wall electrical stuff…
ajoantmug, 30 May 2009Friday afternoon I had the drywall delivered: 56 sheets of 5/8" 4' x 8'. The help I had fell through, so here I am carrying it by myself from the alley to the garage.…
ajoantmug, 12 June 2009So the gypsum has all been hung and caulked and the mudding is beginning today! It feels so close to completion. So much happening all of a sudden after months of…
Soundman2020, 12 June 2009What about the insulation in the air gap? How much did you pt in there? That's an often-overlooked factor that can make a big difference in isolation. Did you just put a…
ajoantmug, 12 June 2009Thanks soundman, For the insulation, there is r19 on the exterior wall and ceiling, r13 on the interior walls, and r19 on the interior ceiling. when i calculated the…
ajoantmug, 19 October 2009Wow, it has been a while. Mostly done. Moved in and practicing since August. Still need to paint the outside and I want to add another layer to the door with the…