14 X 24 Central VA Cabin

georgevacabin · December 30, 2009, 04:42:21 PM

Found this: http://picasaweb.google.com/DocJim79/Framing02?authkey=nlF-Pg_9rEg#5106308946669090754 Can zoom a little but still not close enough

OlJarhead · December 30, 2009, 04:47:06 PM

Quote from: georgevacabin on December 30, 2009, 04:42:21 PM
Found this: http://picasaweb.google.com/DocJim79/Framing02?authkey=nlF-Pg_9rEg#5106308946669090754 Can zoom a little but still not close enough

My shed is built that way too. I thought about it but decided not to. It was just very easy to put the rafters up once the ridge board was set (which will be hard alone).

I hope to get back to my project Saturday.

December 30, 2009, 04:53:56 PM

George this may not be what you were wanting but here is one pictured

http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=7442.40

It may take a little research but I have found by using the "search" bar and typing the subject matter it will usually turn up several post with the wording that you are using. This was on the first page of "wall ties".

georgevacabin · December 30, 2009, 05:21:25 PM

Awesome Red!!! Thanks for the quick response. Guess I'm not search savvy.

More questions to come!

Happy New Year!!!

georgevacabin · December 30, 2009, 08:32:01 PM

Has anyone experienced using the Simpson screws? $:-\$ http://strongtie.com/products/connectors/screws-loadrated.asp#connectors see the H1Z pic halfway down the page.

December 30, 2009, 09:13:20 PM

No. But it would appear the screws would be easy to install with a cordless drill/driver. Other than that I don't see any advantages, myself. Probably a lot more pricey, biut that's a guess. Simpson's short joist nails are usable too.

georgevacabin · December 31, 2009, 09:52:14 AM

Thanks for the feedback MD. I value your opinion. I will more than likely be trying to tackle this alone. Trying to look at alternatives if I am not able to get my hands on a nail gun. Any you are right - looks easy with a cordless drill and Simpson ties. I'm also going to pick up the working alone book that has been recommended.

Happy New Year!

georgevacabin · January 14, 2010, 11:03:17 AM

Hello All,

Just wanted to post a few pics from this past weekend. Thanks for all the help/support/advice from the folks here. Special shout-out/thanks to Considerations, MountainDon, Lurker, and Redoverfarm! Till next time (looking like May!), All the best!

one up!

all rafters up and covered with 6 mil plastic

back of cabin

buttoned up until next time

MountainDon · January 14, 2010, 11:24:35 AM

Here's to a short winter so you can get busy again.

January 14, 2010, 11:36:09 AM

Oh sure, go up for a weekend and pass me by like a Ferrari in a tricycle race! Oh man I need to get back into the mountains! I've got a rafter pair as well as two lookouts to get done, then blocking and sheeting....I hate winter right now

Need perpetual Spring and Fall for about 6 months

Great stuff George! Looks awesome! Fantastic! Motivating!