Are you using a particular floor plan 
Irene

Really fun to watch, thanks for the pics!....I don't think I would do very well in that heat....probably spend the day in the cattle's water trough.  I could supervise the work from there, right?

Quote from: Texas Tornado on August 13, 2010, 09:30:23 PM
Are you using a particular floor plan 
Irene

I'm using John's 20x30 single story plans

Quote from: considerations on August 13, 2010, 10:01:31 PM
Really fun to watch, thanks for the pics!....I don't think I would do very well in that heat....probably spend the day in the cattle's water trough.  I could supervise the work from there, right?

Thanks, I guess its better than rain until its dried in!

we started sheathing the trusses (man a 12/12 pitch is steep)


got one side almost done

wow now that looks great,. i see you got a noose in one picture who is that for,.,. everytime i see someone working i look to see where you are,.,.lolgreat job ,.,.dad

Excellent progress. Looks like you'll be done before me and I had at least a 6 month head start!

That bucket looks like it was a big help, and how tall is that giant stepladder?

Nice work. Those scissor trusses open the place up and provide a lot of space. Did you go to a 10' sidewall? Looks like it allowed you a loft as well. I like your modifications.

Quote from: dug on August 16, 2010, 08:22:23 AM
Excellent progress. Looks like you'll be done before me and I had at least a 6 month head start!

That bucket looks like it was a big help, and how tall is that giant stepladder?

the bucket has lifted most the trusses and the plywood for the roof!
the ladder is set at 18' right now but will go up to 22' i think.

Quote from: John Raabe on August 16, 2010, 08:42:41 AM
Nice work. Those scissor trusses open the place up and provide a lot of space. Did you go to a 10' sidewall? Looks like it allowed you a loft as well. I like your modifications.

yes John the side walls are 10' the trusses are 12/12,the ceiling height is ~18' from the floor. Im going to use the living room closet in your plans for the stairway

Quote from: Mrdecatur217 on August 16, 2010, 05:49:30 AM
wow now that looks great,. i see you got a noose in one picture who is that for,.,. everytime i see someone working i look to see where you are,.,.lolgreat job ,.,.dad

LOL Dad, Someone has to take the pictures!

sheathing for roof mostly complete



view of lost

view from loft


I picked up a 2x4 a couple of weeks ago and got a sting from one of these in the palm of my hand

Got one gable end framed for the 5x5 window

great pictures you are doing wonderful,.,.dad

Wow!!! I like that window!!

roof felt complete,almost wrapped too






view from my shop

driveway view


another visitor

Installed 3 windows today

started the metal roof today.
got 1 piece on but its a start



at this rate it should only take 22 Days...lol

Hang in there astidham it will go faster as soon as you get the hang of it.  It is always better to start slow and get everything right and the rest will hold true until you get to the other end.  BTW did you allow any overhang on the side. Picture might be a little decieving.  I usually leave at least 1- 1&1/2 inch (width of the rib)then slide the rake trim piece under the lip of the rib on the outside piece.

Thanks Redover, no i didn't leave an overhang i got rake trim that goes over instead of under on the gable ends unless i am wrong 

Wow, you're really moving along fast. 

Did those trusses allow you to forego rafter ties?   Or are you in a no permitting area so it doesn't matter?

Looks great though.

Quote from: bmancanfly on September 19, 2010, 09:08:13 AM
Wow, you're really moving along fast. 

Did those trusses allow you to forego rafter ties?   Or are you in a no permitting area so it doesn't matter?

Looks great though.

The trusses are engineered so no ties are needed, but you lose ceiling height in return ~20"

Hey astidham I'm in Oklahoma too, do you know how to find cheap land within a 1 hour radius of Oklahoma City? I'd like to build a house for my wife. I would have messaged you, but this is my first post so I guess its disabled.

Thank you

Quote from: beargins on September 19, 2010, 12:57:32 PM
Hey astidham I'm in Oklahoma too, do you know how to find cheap land within a 1 hour radius of Oklahoma City? I'd like to build a house for my wife. I would have messaged you, but this is my first post so I guess its disabled.

Thank you

I'm not to sure of cheap land in that area I live in north east ok.
Craigslist might have something

installed more windows today


hope to finish the roof this weekend

Quote from: astidham on September 22, 2010, 09:08:51 PM
installed more windows today


hope to finish the roof this weekend

now that is very nice,. doing a great job,.,.dad

all windows are in as of today!!
the 5x5 diamond window was the hardest to install because of being heavy and large