my Florida dream garage project

[LutzTD]

Last 2 panels are on the roof. I still need to caulk and drive about 14 screws. I almost slid off the roof since I dont have my wood stage anymore. I am trying to figure the safest way to finish it up. I may just use a ladder from the side rather than get back up on the metal. Still need to figure out how to finish the face and corners on the low side. They come in on the side at 4:12 pitch then the face is at 90 degrees to the ground. Id like to wrap the corner but the angles wont allow the flanges to come around. Then I need to finish the side, Im thinking either aluminum fascia or to try to get another galv channel similar to the way they fiished it on the high side.

[Wingnut65]

Lookin' Good, Lutz. Good timing to get it almost dried in. And you have noticed that working yourself into a corner can be slippery. Be Careful! We don't need you to play shopnut around here.

I see what you mean with the fascia issues. That may take a piece of extra material in a sheet metal break to get the angle you need. Not sure what pieces you have to work with for the fascia trim, but sheet metal is easy to work with.

[LutzTD]

after a couple weeks of planning and laying out Im getting ready to move forward with paint. Here is a thread talking about paint here and with the airline in location and type figured out from a post here I can go ahead with the paint. I am also laying out the floorplan so I can figure out air drops and electrical drops. Still a ton to do, Im now going to need a second floor in this portion for storage

[1970 SCJ MACH]

Great build, nice Mach.

Don

[BD1]

Looks good ! Smart way to build in stages.
On post 52 , 53, talking about your dewalt tool, is that a battery drill with chuck ? I'm not sure what yours is but I bought this 1/4'' hex bit chuck impact driver. It's awesome . It has better balance than a drill. It may really help for later. If you were a 1200 miles closer I would bring it over.

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW056K-.../dp/B0000CCXTP

[LutzTD]

Originally Posted by BD1

Looks good ! Smart way to build in stages.
On post 52 , 53, talking about your dewalt tool, is that a battery drill with chuck ? I'm not sure what yours is but I bought this 1/4'' hex bit chuck impact driver. It's awesome . It has better balance than a drill. It may really help for later. If you were a 1200 miles closer I would bring it over.

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW056K-.../dp/B0000CCXTP

yes its a Dewalt 18V hammer drill XRP. Ive been really impressed with it.

I have been off the garge project for 6 weeks, had to do some moving and family stuff.

I finally got back to it this weekend, I painted yesterday, I bought 6 gallons of primer and it sucked in in so much im way short, and 6 gals was supposed to do two coats, I recalculated and realized I told the guy the wrong measurements. I will be at Sherwin Williams bright and early tomorrow. The white primer is great, its like I flipped on a light switch inside. I will get pictures after the first coat of primer is done tomorrow

[NUTTSGT]

I'll agree with the Dewalt impact driver. I think it's my favorite tool in the garage and most used.


When do you think that you'll start the second stage of your build ?

[LutzTD]

Originally Posted by NUTTSGT

I'll agree with the Dewalt impact driver. I think it's my favorite tool in the garage and most used.


When do you think that you'll start the second stage of your build ?

I just sold my Jeep to help replenish the garage fund. I am now doing battle with the architect who is intent on telling me what I want instead of listening to what I want

[BD1]

Originally Posted by LutzTD

I just sold my Jeep to help replenish the garage fund. I am now doing battle with the architect who is intent on telling me what I want instead of listening to what I want

ANSWER : BFH on architect head. watch

[LutzTD]

inside pics after 1st primer coat

[BD1]

Is that block filler ? Or paint for block ? When I worked at new construction
they used block filler first and then paint. The block filler sure looked like the same sh** to me. It was all white. It could be a selling gimmick. You can't
beat WHITE for brightness. Looks like you rolled it too. Same at the school, No spraying ! Are you gonna put in a exhaust fan ? For air movement.

[Wingnut65]

Great to see the interior shots with the roof finished. Its nice to see the progress continue.

For the architect, remind him who is paying for the project as well as his fees. Unless it is a code issue, the owner should get what he wants.

[LutzTD]

Originally Posted by BD1

Is that block filler ? Or paint for block ? When I worked at new construction
they used block filler first and then paint. The block filler sure looked like the same sh** to me. It was all white. It could be a selling gimmick. You can't
beat WHITE for brightness. Looks like you rolled it too. Same at the school, No spraying ! Are you gonna put in a exhaust fan ? For air movement.

It is Sherwin Williams master prep I will top coat it with Sherwin Williams A-100 gloss white, Im too cheap to buy the sprayer to put the paint on, plus they said I will have to roll it to push the paint in anyway so I didnt want to mess with the overspray and cost then have to roll it anyway

[LutzTD]

Originally Posted by Wingnut65

Great to see the interior shots with the roof finished. Its nice to see the progress continue.

For the architect, remind him who is paying for the project as well as his fees. Unless it is a code issue, the owner should get what he wants.

He designed a 7 foot door on one end, I want it increased to 8. He said he would do it but then stopped taking my calls, its very frustrating. Its been about 3 months since he agreed to do it. I sent a check but they didnt cash it. Not sure whats going on. Im going to appeal to the metal roof company, they hired the guy in the first place.

[widerberg]

Looking good! I love the idea of breaking the build down into phases. Keeps costs spread over time but gives you something to work with sooner. Great idea.

I used to live in Lutz, too. Small world. Just off of Van Dyke, North Dale Mabry-ish.

[LutzTD]

2nd coat of master prep went on today. all totalled about 13 gallons of primer. I hope the top coat spreads better, I only have 5 gallons

[BD1]

I think that block will take all the paint you can afford.

[Justanoldguy]

Originally Posted by LutzTD

filled solid with cement.

You should have used concrete.

[kald]

Are you going to isulate the roof? Metal roofs are murder here in Fl insualtion.

[LutzTD]

Originally Posted by kald

Are you going to isulate the roof? Metal roofs are murder here in Fl insualtion.

my plan is to spray foam it, I need to button it up on the ends and find 2 small drip sources.