Build Permit Approved!

[glenn kangiser]

Why don't you get the rock in there with Bella, Stink -- She has a loader bucket doesn't she? 

Talk to a rock supplier - sand and gravel etc.  Tell them what you want it for - I'm thinking  3/4 crushed or something like that.  Recrushed concrete would work and may be cheaper also.  You could rent a compactor -

http://www.buncerental.com/compaction.htm  example -- check locally.

[StinkerBell]

Its the compactor I think that scares me. No Bra is strong enough!

[glenn kangiser]

I suppose it is possible a gal could get a black eye.

I haven't ever had a problem. hmm  Maybe it would be a problem for me if I had man-boobs though.

[Redoverfarm]

Hey stink if I may make a suggestion or two.  First off I would tend to go with a #57 stone to bring it all up to at least the last 5-6". Then go with a smaller stone such as crush and run for the last 1-2".  The 57 already has a good compaction rate without any additional compaction.  Then the additional 1" or so of smaller so that you can keep it on grade.  The 57 stone is a little larger and hard to fine tune.

In regards to the bra.  I think a good ace bandage would work fine. With a plate vibrating compactor there shouldn't be any damage unless you use your chest to push it around. 

[NetHog]

John:

High bearing poles are 6x10, lower bearing poles are 6x8.

Redoverfarm:
What's #57 stone?

Glenn:
We had 100cuyd of 5/8 crushed rock delivered. You'll see from the pictures Stink has been putting some of it in and around the house.

Progress Update:

Last construction day was Thursday. On Wednesday, Stink let me on the Kubota (she had crashed out) to dig down 2ft for 2 of the stair support posts (actually just dug one hole for the two), and I went into town to pick up 1 cuft of concrete to fill around 7 posts c/o a "u tow". Meanwhile the crew of two that had been constructing the building were finishing off the stairs. As you see, we've got foam around where the slab will go.





Here's a nice picture of the windows at the back of the house where we will eventually put a deck:



Top of stairs facing down:



Wider shot, showing some of the roof overhang:

[glenn kangiser]

That is outstanding, Hog and Stink.

That really gives you a head start on getting things going and looks great if you ask me.

[Sassy]

Wow,  impressive!  Looks really nice    and lots of room.

[Redoverfarm]

Nethog here is the definitions of the various stone sizes.  I had been told by several in the construction field that the #57 stone has a natural compaction of like 75-80%.  I use it for about everything even concrete mix.  A little large for this application but it is fine if you work it down in the slurry. But for a bottom base I don't think it can be beat.  Used alot in medium base material for roads and retaining walls.

http://www.alconco.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=272

The second site is a calculator to determine the amount of stone you need.

http://www.alconco.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=287

Hope this works for you

John

[StinkerBell]

I am glad I locked in at the price I did. The price of everything seems to be going up.

[glenn kangiser]

Yup -- the steel siding company almost seemed embarrassed last time I asked the price. 

Thanks to the war for oil destruction of the economy -- dollars don't buy much anymore.

[StinkerBell]

The slab cost went up. I think we will have to wait until next spring to do the slab.

Felt good to leave things behind at the property. To leave things locked up and stored.

The slab is the next big item, then after that most other work can be done here and there.

[Redoverfarm]

Stink I hate to tell you but it will probably cost more down the road.  Seems everything is on an upward spiral now.  Cost of transportation to haul the raw materials to the bulk plant along with crushing cost which is all energy driven.

Yes it is good to have locked doors. For several months I hauled everything on the mountain each morning and down in the evening.  A real PIA. The I finally got the basement door and lock and was able to leave the tools under lock and key.

[StinkerBell]

100 cu yards of crushed cost 3,200 . I am still trying to figure out how to pay for that.