I meticulously planned out my electrical and plumbing runs before I even submitted my plans to get a building permit.  Unfortunately I had not done likewise with my ductwork.  I had planned for a conditioned space in the attic to …

Step 19a – Plan Out the Ductwork Read more »

The whole point of working on the plumbing first was to make it easier to install the shingles.  I will be using interlocking aluminum shingles due to their proven record of longevity and ability to stand up to the high …

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I’m tantalizingly close to reaching that glorious step where rain will no longer be able to harm the OSB roof sheathing or subfloor but a few key steps remain.  Most importantly, there is currently no roof sheathing on the gable …

Step 11d – Inspection, Bargeboard, and Gable Overhangs Read more »

I had been waiting for today for almost a month!  It has been so frustrating to watch the second story OSB subfloor get wet day after day, but today I took a big step towards getting a roof over it …

Step 11c – Install Roof Sheathing Read more »

Two other items that need to be installed before adding the sheathing are the lookouts, fascia, and subfascia.  These elements will work together to add some flair to the edge of the roof line.  The lookouts run along the gable …

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Working on the roof definitely has its perks when it comes to sunset!  Doesn’t show up as well in the picture but I had a beautiful view of a snow covered Mt. Baker from the roof ridge (top center of …

Step 11a – Frieze Blocks and Baffles Read more »

The first part of building the roof frame is to “roll trusses”.  Although some old fashioned builders prefer to frame their roofs one piece of lumber at a time, when building solo it can be dangerous to handle large roof …

Step 11 – Install the Roof Frame Read more »

Flooring is pretty basic, and if you’ve ever noticed how a deck is built then you have the gist of it.  Long boards called joists are laid out parallel with each other and on their sides so they won’t bend …

Step 9 – Frame the Floor Read more »