Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!

[Tom Kochtanek]

Oops, I meant "40 cubic yards" .

Tomorrow if the rain holds off we can start framing that West side of the street level. Then i order the trusses that span 40 feet. Can't wait to get those in place!

I need James to stop by to advise me where to put benches and stuff in the lower level. I have some temporary lights I hooked up, one is fluorescent and the other I think is halogen. Not sure how far apart to place them.

Cheers, TomK

 

[blkblk63ss]

Give Tom a B-

 

[La Hot Rods]

That's what I read ^^^
We know you meant 40 years.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Tom I have stopped by a few times now but you must have been on a beer run.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Over the weekend we finished the first floor framing of the garage area over the suspended concrete floor we poured earlier in the week:


It's a 20' by 45' space with a double garage door opening about 16 feet.

Here's what it looks like from the interior::



Cheers!
TomK

 

[La Hot Rods]

Let me know when the truss go up I will bring a chair and cooler.

 

[blkblk63ss]

Are you taking over the top garage too Tom,,,,,,,,, and make the tenant's park outside!!!!!!!!

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

You bet! That space was designed just for me, no access to the rental unit. They get to park outside. I get the 20' by 45' space on the suspended concrete to use for a sort of "show place" for the finished cars . The lower unit is for ongoing projects. This is for the shiny cars!

James, we took delivery of the trusses today (Monday) and I have the hoist scheduled for the first thing Tuesday morning, weather and wind permitting . Will be there 7:30 AM Tuesday rain or shine. A couple of my framers ditched me today, hope they are on board in case we are able to place the trusses .



Tom

 

[blkblk63ss]

Let me know when the truss go up I will bring a chair and cooler.

Don't forget your hammer James!!!!!

 

[tripower]

Looken Good Tom...

 

[skipxt4]

Don't forget your hammer James!!!!!

Forget, the chair and cooler, James.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Not sure how good my aim is with a framing hammer.
Now with a 64 oz cross peen better look out.

 

[jim_ss409]

She's looking good!

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Had the trusses installed while I was out of town:




Here's why I was out of town:



Olivia Jane Kochtanek was born to Kyle and Ali Kochtanek on April 27 2016 .

Cheers!
TomK

 

[tripower]

What no attic trusses for more storage or a dog house..., that looks like about a 8/12 pitch...Congratulations on the new granddaughter...

 

[quik9r]

I think you could use building for Sunday church

 

[jim_ss409]

Congrats on the granddaughter!!!

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

I went with nine foot ceilings on the street level (ten foot in the basement area) and lofted the ceilings on one side of the building. This was done with pre-made trusses (7:12). To make the top floor "walkable" in the uppermost levels I'd have to stick build that flooring as they didn't offer that in the trusses I went with. There's a lot of weight on the ends of the trusses, so i didn't want to put stuff up in the attic. Just wiring, ductwork and a lot of insulation .

I am thinking of framing up a platform in the lower lever in the areas where I put in a high ceiling. It's only 15' wide so I can make it span that chasm and add maybe 200-250 square feet of lofted space. And it would overlook the overall shop quite well.

Here's that high ceiling where I plan to put the two post lift:



I could make a narrow basketball court in that space!

TomK

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Congratulations on your new granddaughter! And also on getting the trusses up! You're making great progress on the man cave!

 

[skipxt4]

Congratulations, on the NEW arrival.