gee-dub Posted June 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 30 x 40 x 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Dry wall crew was a no-show yesterday. Still don't have a new date. Unfortunate typical tradesman behavior the last year or so. I really don't want to dry wall over 2800 square feet of walls and ceilings so I am farming that out. Will probably farm out painting as well since there are plenty of things I will not trust others to do. I have to choose between the things I want to pay for with my time versus those I want to pay for with my money . Stuff like the electrical and HVAC I was glad to do. Thanks to my broadly experienced partner in crime I am confident that these things were done well and to code (not always the same thing). In these areas I am just the unskilled labor. Dan is the brains. The DC shed we built and will roof, side, and wire just because the alternatives were poorly designed and expensive for what you got. It is hard to get a good price on such a small structure. It is like making a jewelry box versus a buffet cabinet. A lot of the same skills are used despite the diminutive size. Skills cost . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 You might want to pick up paint soon. I was just at Lowe’s and they said they’re out of a lot of paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 What kind of roof will be on the DC shed? The slope doesn’t look great enough for asphalt shingles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Correct. It is only about a 2 / 12 slope so I will roll it. Traditional nailed roll underlay with self stick roll roofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted July 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 The DC shed is skinned, roofed and doored. The roofing is stiched in. And we have a door. Still need the last of the trim and some paint touch up. The on to the electrical within the shed. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle City WW Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 To say that I am jealous would be a gross understatement. Excellent Shop! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 If I ever build another shop this will be the one thing I add that I don't have today. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted July 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Thanks guys. The wife already made the mistake of commenting on how I cold put shelves up near the top of the DC shed to "store stuff" ;-). I explained again that this shed is only designed to hold the DC, its associated electrical equipment, and leave me room to easily remove and replace the waste barrel. I'm working on some custom trim pieces to make the attachment point under the eaves look more seamless. Once those are painted and installed I will touch up paint things like the rafter tails and some of the soffit areas and it should be a done deal. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted July 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 DC Shed Exterior Complete Well, that oughta do it for the outside. I think I will take the afternoon off. Tomorrow I will add the insulation. Still to come is the interior wall covering, electrical and of course, install the cyclone. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted July 6, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Some drywall progress. The spray area. The view from the assembly area. Water shut-off, comm pass-through and ground test access. Comm and speaker wire spillway. The Home Security System inspecting the green board at the sink area. I got most of the insulation in the DC shed and hope to finish that and the partial wall board tomorrow. The interior skin will be hardboard or some other thin skin just to protect the insulation from bumps and tears. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 The shop is looking great, Glenn! I bet you are about ready to get past the build, and start moving machines in, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Yep. Like a lot of large scale projects there have been times when this one has worn thin on my patience. 99.9% of the time though I have enjoyed it. Even when I am sweating in 100 degree weather and aching the next day. It's a good hurt ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I admire the work done. And I'm sure I will admire your shop when you are done. I am jealous of your energy . You burn a lot more calories in the heat. The special carrot at the end of the stick is very good motivation. The build is excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 7:11 PM, gee-dub said: The Home Security System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted July 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Some of the progress on the DC shed. Insulation (for sound deadening) is in and most of the wall board is up. I was just going to use 1/8" hardboard like I did for a couple other small buildings in the area. I then started picturing myself looking for something I dropped or wanting to do maintenance in the shed and thought white walls would be smart. I found a white glossy finished 1/8" hardboard product at Lowe's. I did some on the fly figuring (in 100 degree heat) and figured a few extra bucks was worth not having to paint them. I am not going for a magazine layout in this shed, I just want some thing to protect the insulation while I am slaming around in there on disco night . Seriously though, I poked a couple tears in the insulation already while moving around in the close quarters and I am pretty careful. A strip of 1/4 round and some dabs of white caulk and I'll be happy. You may notice the 8' panels in the 9' to 10' structure. The upper area is just going to be exposed building wrap. Even I would have to try to poke holes in things up there. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Glenn, is that panel material glossy enough to shed the fine powder that seems to build up no matter what? Wiping the fuzz off the painted drywall in my shed drives me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 6:11 PM, wtnhighlander said: Glenn, is that panel material glossy enough to shed the fine powder that seems to build up no matter what? Wiping the fuzz off the painted drywall in my shed drives me nuts. It is slick like a plastic film. About as thick as melamine but smooth and glossy. I had to smile at your post since I sent pics to a friend telling him that the smooth surface should "stay clean in the dust collector shed" . . . this was followed by about 30 ha-ha-ha's in the text. It does wipe clean easily but seems to hold a static charge when free handling. The static didn't seem to be a bother once the board was mounted. The instructions state that seams and errant staple shots can be hidden with a wipe of white caulk. I will report back on the caulk and the static after it has had some time to show its true behavior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 We used FRP in our dry chemical filling room at work to line the walls and it cleans up nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Accumulates fine dust that's easily dislodged... Sounds like you'll need a dust mask in your DC room. Would there be any point in, or way to, ground the panels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 7:34 AM, Mark J said: Accumulates fine dust that's easily dislodged... Sounds like you'll need a dust mask in your DC room. Would there be any point in, or way to, ground the panels? I'm going to watch it for awhile once I get underway. There will be a backboard, disconnect box, j-box, and flex conduit all running along one wall to carry wiring for the cyclone's motor and the feeds to / from the remote mag- switch in the main shop. There would be ample presence of a ground should that prove necessary. I will be taping the ducting and trying to seal the DC pathways up tight. Past experience has taught me that even though you make many walkabouts with a smoking incense stick looking for leaks. The telltale presence of superfine dust patterns after a month or so of use is the best leak locator around On 7/8/2021 at 6:11 PM, wtnhighlander said: Glenn, is that panel material glossy enough to shed the fine powder that seems to build up no matter what? Wiping the fuzz off the painted drywall in my shed drives me nuts. When it comes to wall buildup a good brush nozzle on the end of a shop vac wand seems to work best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Absolutely bar none, the dustiest thing in my workshop is the dust collector. I'm guessing that's why it is so named. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 Anyone tried that self-fusing silicone tape for duct joints? Seems like it would mold to a good seal, but leaves no residue when removed. Helpful if, like me, you have to disassemble things now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 5:20 PM, wtnhighlander said: Anyone tried that self-fusing silicone tape for duct joints? Seems like it would mold to a good seal, but leaves no residue when removed. Helpful if, like me, you have to disassemble things now and again. I have. It worked well for about 2 years. It did fuse to itself and that part of the tape retained its integrity. The entire loop came loose as a unit though. I am not sure how long the tape is supposed to last but I have tried 2 different kinds and both performed the same. Tape was used in a static install, no-movement, southern California garage environment. Worked well but overall stability fails after a few years. A quality vinyl tape made for ducting may be a better product. That is what I will be using this go-round. Unfortunately I won't be able to report on performance for a few years ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted July 12, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Almost done with the drywall. A little more touch up and some minor sanding and I should be ready for paint. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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