I believe the framing is finished now, so it's time to put up some OSB. We're cutting our construction costs by recycling the OSB (that's oriented strand board for the non-builders). My son-in-law is installing vinyl fencing around the mobile home park he and my daughter manage, and the panels come in boxes made of OSB. It's new stuff, there are just a few nails and screws to remove, but it's slightly smaller than the standard 4'x8'sheets. We figured what the heck, it's all going to be covered by siding and shingles anyway and it would be a shame to haul it to the dump.
Not much got accomplished today.We will also be recycling the 3 windows, an exhaust fan and a skylight! John works for a big RV sales and service company, and if anything comes from the factory with even a little scratch, it's disposed of and replaced by the factory. I'm more than happy to give these items a new home!
Sorry to hear about your compressor. I think my husband would have quit altogether if he had to hand drive a bunch of nails.
ReplyDeleteRachel, I think the shed is at a standstill without that power nailer. Oh, I suppose it would eventually get done, but I'd have to blog a part 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, etc., etc. I want more yesterdays, where I can see a lot has been done.
ReplyDeleteComing along nicely despite the air compressor failure!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you guys are "recycling" the OSB, etc. Its unreal how much waste there is nowadays.
ReplyDeleteYour shed is coming along nicely. Bet you can't wait to get your patio back!
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I'm looking at the (so far) finished product again. Maybe your son's in the wrong profession if he can do all that.
ReplyDeleteGranny - no air powered nailer for me, I do it the primitive way. Oh, believe me...it sucks, but that's all I have. You're lucky to get those free materials like that.
ReplyDeleteI build my kids playhouse (years ago) with a real hammer. It takes a long time and is so much more work. My dad always had a nail gun and building things like the turkey house (about the same size as the playhouse I made) takes no time at all. So nice. Of course he also had a table saw and other fun gadgets. I always have to make due since I don't use such things very often.
ReplyDeleteAnd how much greener it is not to waste that "packaging." Sheesh.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the smashed fingers. I manged two last week, even though I do know how to nail, so my sympathies!
Hi Annie, I've been following your blog for about a month or so now and I'm always looking forward to your posts. :)
ReplyDeleteYour garden shed is building up really nicely! Can't wait to see it finished :D
Hi Cynthia! Thank you for the compliment, and welcome to my blog.
ReplyDeleteThe structure looks really good, nice and true. I hate driving nails so I always use screws. Of course if I had an air nailer...
ReplyDeleteDan, I'm going to buy myself one. I have an electric brad nailer that I love, but it isn't heavy duty enough for everything. With the new air compressor, I can actually use a pneumatic nailer. Mr. H never thought the old compressor was large enough, and I guess he was right. It only took two days of nailing to kill it!
ReplyDeleteGlad it's coming along and glad yo got a new compressor. That's amazing you are able to get so much for free. I always say it's not what you know but who. Everything I do is like that. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteI love that you are recycling 3 windows, an exhaust fan and a skylight! You are my hero! How did you come across all that stuff? I've been scanning Craigslist to try to get some "recycled" items for our shed too.
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