Neat little job here. One of my best customers asked me to install a bay window seat as part of a kitchen remodel. After some searching, it was determined that for her to have exactly what she wanted, I’d have to build it.
OK, I left out the part about the 1100.00 bay that was ordered on her husbands approval, but proved to be unsatisfactory to her. These people spend significantly with me so I elected to buy the window from them (reduced to 700.00) , with plans to use it in the “Money Pit” kitchen.
Round 2. I insisted on using a designer so we would have an agreed upon drawing from which to construct said window. They concurred and I enlisted the services of our very own McDesign to draw it up.
Exterior Elevation.
Plan View. I tweaked this design a bit (sorry Forrest), to make the angles true 30/60 and swapped out the 2x jacks for 3/4 boards to gain some width of glass.View Image
Nice flat area to work here. Only complaint is sharing this side yard with HO’s 2 worthless mutts.
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HO wants the new opening 26" out of this corner to allow for addiional base cabs. Also, new opening will be expanded to 72".
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The left side here presents a flooring challenge. By moving and expanding the opening, the cabinets will have to be narrowed by half. New cab. will be 15"w x 96" h x 24" deep pantry. Guess who gets to patch the floor?
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Started with the hardwood Thursday. Came up pretty easy. Was able to rob about 7.5 sq. ft. from under the range.
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Easy does it with this stuff. Gota really finesse it up.
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Rather than try to cut any of the floor in place, I decided to peel it back to the front of the old toe-kick.
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I like to lay everything I've got out where I can see it clearly. I know this one's gonna be tight on material!
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Going down pretty well. Looks like I might just have enough. The pieces I got from under the range were all square cut, so I had to mill a T&G on the table saw.
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Not bad. There's some "ugly", but it's under the cabinets that will be on the wall to the right.
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Next order of business is to open up the wall, sort out any wiring issues, and make way for the new header.
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No need to try to be thrifty here. Better off to tear out high-n-wide.
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Took this opportunity to put the refridgerator on a dedicated 20A circuit and create 2 small appliance circuits for the kit.
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Tried to tear out all I could from the inside while leaving the window intact. By the end of the day, the window was basically floating in place. All of this work is made considerably easier by the fact that we're on a gable wall. With a truss roof above, there's very little weight load at all.
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Cut down the existing cripples and installed the left side king and jacks. Was then able to put in the new sill for a 73" opening.
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First thing Fri. AM was to take out the window and install the double LVL header. Went with the LVL's not for weight bearing, but for wall stiffness. IMHO, you can't get a better header than you'll have with engineered lumber.
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With the OSB cut back and filled in, I've got a nice square opening to work from. Kinda like a blank canvas <g>.
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Wow, great thread, nice project, nice pics, sound like the kind of customers we all love: Hire the guy who does it right, and be willing to pay what it costs! Keep 'em coming!View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
David,Looks good. I like the pic series of showing the demo from the inside. Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
I'm watching! Looks really good.
Forrest
Neat little project, can't wait to see how it turns out. And I'll keep an eye on the Pit thread to see how you use that $700 window.
jt8
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Thank you, Chuck, Forrest, and John. Been away from computer for a couple of days. Will try to get more pix up tonight.
The bay has actually been framed and windows set since Saturday!The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
Is the money pit house the one that I'm familiar with?
you got a thread on it?
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http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=100112.1
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The bottom of the bay is simply framed in like a small floor system. Went with 2x6 to give a little extra room for insulation. Can't have any cold azzes in here now can we!
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The finished seat will be about 19" off the existing F.F.
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I kinda dropped the ball as far as taking pix middle of the day Fri. In my haste to get some walls up and close their kitchen back in, I just couldn't cover all the bases.
The only real item of note here is the lack of bevel-ripped studs at the corners. I couldn't justify the time or effort to struggle through a process that rarely works well for me anyway. 60 degree cornes are tight enough that there's only about a 1" "float" of the OSB on the outside corners. Inside they're great.
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Scooted in a couple of sheets of OSB to keep the critters out Fri. nite.
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Friday was sunny and 75. Saturday SUCKED! Cloudy, intermittent rain, and 45 deg. Great day to open up somebody's kitchen.
Did I mention that the weather SUCKED?
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My first order of business was to get the third wall up and sheathing applied all around.
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Then I went after setting the ceiling joists. The rafters will simply plane out to the sub-fascia. This seemed like the easiest way to guarantee a uniform soffit. I read some of the Bay Roof threads here and overhang seemed to be the bane of many a carpenter.
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Not tarpaper. Owens-Corning Weatherlock-G. Best as I can tell it's a poor-man's Grace. Elected to just wrap the whole thing with the stuff. At least the bay should be tight.
How 'bout that housewrap folks?
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Pulled my drywall guy off the Money Pit to try to bang this thing out for the client. Poor guy's not used to working until 8 pm.
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Weather tight til I get back tomorrow (Wed.). 2 days a week in class puts a huge hole in my schedule. Lucky to have understanding customers whom I've worked with in the past.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
It's looking great
I got to try that on my tree house
Can you hold the laser level while I shave?
Thanks Andy,
I too, got my start in treehouses. One of the benefits of growing up in different subdivisions under development is an almost endless supply of wood for a wannabe builder.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
my tree houe in the back yard is where I get to try out all the new construction teqniques I learn, it's fun
Can you hold the laser level while I shave?
Great thread, and work. Keep the pics coming.
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.
David,
You hit the trifecta on this one:
- Nice work
- Nice pictures
- Nice commentary
I like it all.
Best, Mongo
Looks good David.
What pitch will the roof be? Will they spring for copper?
Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
Chuck,
I'll go with a 12/12 because I find the 45 degree angles easier to work with (not that there will be many of them).
Probably go with shingles just by virtue of having them left over from the addition I did for these folks last fall.
If Grant were a bit closer to us...The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
You are too kind sir. Thank you for your interest.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
hey , dave..... i like it all... but i really like your admirers in the background !
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Durn, Mr. Smith you have eyes like eagle. Lookin good there dave.
Looks good from a distance Mike, but get up close and you'll see that we missed that boat by about 3 decades.
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Another round of pics fellas. Sorry to be late with these, but 14 hour days don't leave me much time for BT.
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I can't even remember what day this was. Thinking Thur. since it POURED Fri. and Sat. Rafters went up easier than any other bay I've ever done. I owe most of that credit to some old Joe Carola threads I searched out.
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FINALLY dried-in. Just in time for the forecasted rains.
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Meanwhile, Lee has been busy inside. Good commercial drywall guy. Helps out in the evenings on his way home from Charlotte and on weekends when I can keep him busy.
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In lieu of trim inside, I opted to simply return the DW into the window frame. 1/2" vinyl J-bead finishes it off clean and neat. Since it is intended to be a seat after all, a sill could have been a little cumbersome.
As usual, I got the request for 3" recessed lights at the 11th hour. Luckily I could get into the bay roof from in the attic. Switch leg was already there from a ceiling fixture that the HO nixed.
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Had a pretty decent weekend on this project, save for fighting the weather on Sat.
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Here's a little detail I started using a couple of years ago. I've never had good luck with factory drip-edge; keeping it straight etc. This pretty well seals up the leading edge of the roof.
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In my experience, the biggest cause of rot on the leading edge is lack of gutter maintenance. Not that it's an issue here, but I still use the detail since it affords the opportunity to add an extra bend to the fascia, hence making it stiffer.
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Shingled and flashed--Now I can sleep.
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Today I got the new cabinetry installed on the left of the bay...
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...and on the right. Cabinet in the corner is a recycle from the original kitchen footprint. HO is painting and distressing all cabs himself.
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Got all the base and shoe in today as well. Tomorrow hoping to finish inside. Install, sand, and finish red oak in the seat. Base and shoe same. 65' of 2-piece crown in kitchen. Couple other small items I'm sure. Tue. and Wed. off for school and another committment; start outside wrap-up Thur.
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Looks great! Thanks for posting the pics and commentary.
Larry
Thank you for the post and the time you are taking here.I am finding myself looking forward to your next post. Very informative. Thanks again!
"It is what it is."
Been looking around on manufacturer's websites and everywhere I see that the roofing felt is over the drip edge? I'm confused now...
Looks good.
What are you doing to the underside of the bay?
Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
I have no freaking idea!
Got some suggestions?
Will be back on the outside Thursday.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
Don't mean to confuse. Personally, I don't give a shid about the orientation of THAT particular lap when I wrap the leading edge with metal.
Can't see where it would matter. Open minded enough to listen though.
Thanks for looking.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
Josh - six of one and half a dozen of the other for how to do that.there is an advantages to having the tarpaper under the metal. Any area where wind might blow water up under, or ice can make it wick back means that the tarpaper under the metal is offering some protection to the wood.Also, from a practical standpoint, most of us want to get the underlayment (tarpaper on immediately as soon as the sheathing is on to keep it dry inside. The metal can be more time consuming, as is the fascia trim that often happens first.So what I do is paper it in to get dry.
Then run the fascia and soffits.
Then the metal drip edge, and when the pitch is less than about 8/12, I seal the top edge of that metal with Vycor.Of course, with Davids type of metal wrap, the fascia and metal are one piece.Also, most homes get ice and water shield for the first six feet or so up from the edge
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Thank you for a clear explanation Paul. Where the eaves on my jobs have gutters, I like to do the first 3' with I & W as well as the wrap.
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Very cool thread, good looking finished product. Woods favorite carpenter
Hi David, nice work you're doing there.
I never thought of doing a return cut on baseshoe before seeing it here. That looks really nice, will have to add that one to my bag-o-tricks.
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for sharing.
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Looks good David.
I like the window seat. Nice job overall.
Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
Thanks for noticing Ted. I'm usually too pressed for time or just ready to get the he!! out to bother with that detail myself.
First time I ever tried it, but I doubt it will be the last. Kinda like it.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
Nice job good thread.
I have done that shoe return on a couple jobs. I wasn't sure if I liked the curved back look on the top. I think if I do another I will try returning to floor instead of returning back to the wall. Maybe?
OLe bud I just came to the conclution that Yourslf, Forrest,Chuck, Matt, and Mr. Smith should find ya''lls self a centralized location and become AMERICA's builders at least this side of the Missa -sipp . Mr. Piffen and Boss and Capn. on mouse patrol design team. LadyFire as Office manager/confeedont. Ms. Splintyas strongarm/ collections / office furnature design or what ever the H''ll she wants to do, as long as it pays good, with Mr. Sphere as her assistant with field engineer duties. Ya'll would be hard to beat.
Kind of you to say Dwayne, and I'm honored to even be mentioned in the same sentence with the others you mentioned, but I'm just a small fish in this big ol' pond.
MANY other WAY more talented folks here than I. Mike Maines, Mike Guertin, Dieselpig, Blue, and the semi-new-guy Riversong. Didya see the shop he built?
Oh yea, then there's Shelternerd, Basswood, Doug U, and geez, too many more to mention. I'll even wager that some of the best work from BTers doesn't even make it to the photo gallery simply because those guys haven't figgered out how to post pix yet <g>.
Thanks again bud.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
my best work will never be posted here simply from respect for the privacy of some of my customers.She with the money can have her bay supported with that inverted pyramid framed just as easy as the roof, but it should be less tall for proportions top look right. I am not seeing Forrest's drawing just right now.
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my best work will never be posted here simply from respect for the privacy of some of my customers.
Understood. I'm sure youre not alone.
She with the money can have her bay supported with that inverted pyramid framed just as easy as the roof, but it should be less tall for proportions top look right. I am not seeing Forrest's drawing just right now.
Right, but the change in proportions will change the construction geometry, plus there's 2 brackets under there now to work around. Getting an acceptable trim/finish on the outside corner of the "hips" is what I've been questioning in my mind all along.
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<my best work will never be posted here simply from respect for the privacy of some of my customers.>
Yeah, DARPA's got my best work locked away.
Forrest - in the engineer relocation program
Forrest - in the engineer relocation program
...and so well-hidden!The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
David, excellent work and a great thread... thanks.
Now, if you don't mind. How many days on this project? What was the contract amount and what was profit?
Not trying to be too nosey but I often wonder when I see talented carpenters doing a great job, if they are being paid well enough for it.
Thanks again.
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Thanks Pete,
So far I've got about 60 man hrs. in this project. Understand though, that there's been other stuff besides the windows to work on. The floor, cabinets, lights, wiring, on and on.
I bill ONLY T&M. $40.00 hr. Since my background is mostly production framing, roofing, siding, decks, etc., my customers usually get a VERY fair hour out of me for each one paid.
My overhead is very low these days, fuel and gen. liability, so most of that 40.00 IS profit. Not a kings ransom, but I'm quite satisfied. Money isn't the driving force in my life today as it used to be. Read my tagline; might sound like BS, but I believe it.
DavidThe best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
David,
Thanks for the reply.
T&M resolves a lot of issues when working on a remodel type project with all its unknowns.
Your hourly rate is more than affordable when I see your skill level.
I can appreciate your newfound attitude about money being less necessary but in reality a skilled carpenter deserves to earn a good wage. You are earning less than some carpenters do as employees and quite frankly that doesn't seem right. This contributes to my biggest gripe about the trades. Guys don't earn what they should in far too many instances.
Consider the man that is supporting a family (in my case, 3 kids and a wife). Consider providing for higher learning for these children (college). Consider the man who must proivide for himself and his wife in retirement. Statistically, neither of these two matters are easy for the average tradesman to deal with.
The trades provide hardly a better lifestyle for most than do blue-collar factory jobs for instance. Maybe the factory job is better as it offers protections and benfits that self-employment does not.
Sorry for the rant.... you do very nice work and thanks again for the account of this project.
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Put the wraps on this one yesterday. Looking forward to getting back on the "Money Pit" on Wednesday when I get back from VA. Client very satisfied, and I can only think of a few things I would have done differently. Sounds like a success!
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For ext. trim, we elected to just wrap 2x with PVC coated aluminum to match the existing siding. Not my first choice, but passable none-the-less.
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These compound miter bevels were fun I'll tell ya! Lotta head scratching and T&E to get them even close. Stitched up the corners with 2" trim-head screws. H.O. to prime and paint the BC plywood.
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Heat pump will get relocated and upgraded to a 14 SEER next year when we tackle thier 2-story garage addition.
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De-Mobilization!
Thanks to everybody who watched and commented on this project. See ya'll at the "Monet Pit" next week.
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Hey, that's great! LOT easier than me building it!
Forrest
David,
Looks Good.
The 48 finally won one.
Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
Great job... very well done.
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H.O. to prime and paint the BC plywood.
Well that's curious that with vinyl and aluminum they're going to paint that underside.
Looks good. Must be nice to scratch something off the list.
jt8
So what was that like?It was like coming THIS close to your dreams. And then watch them brush past you like a stranger in a crowd. At the time you don’t think much of it. You know we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening. Back then I thought, “well, there’ll be other days.†I didn’t realize that that was the only day. --FoD
My fault. I couldn't come up with an acceptable (to me) maintenance-free alternative underneath.
It IS nice to scratch one off. Now 3 more will pop up. In fact, just this morning my brother called (remember his whole house remodel?), wants a similar bay in daughter's room.
Also, was asked to quote a 50x50 2-story garage today.
Oh yea, then there's the Money Pit, DF's house, our rentals, Peachfest in August , trip to Niagara over July 4th, trip to GA in 2 weeks, Founder's Day in Akron, OH on 6/10, fence to build first of May......
help!The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
My fault. I couldn't come up with an acceptable (to me) maintenance-free alternative underneath
I'm not good with roofing or siding. Not sure how difficult it would have been wrap that in Al or maybe that fibercement sheet stuff. But if they do a good job painting it, it shouldn't be an issue for 10-15 years.
Sounds like you've got as many irons in the fire as Forrest. Does your bro pay, or do you just exchange labor? The window and the fence sound like the smaller two. The money pit can suck in any amount of hours you want to donate to it. 50x50 garage sounds like what I need, but my own money pit doesn't leave any $$ for fun things like shops.
Whatever you choose to work on next be sure to keep us updated with pics.jt8
So what was that like?It was like coming THIS close to your dreams. And then watch them brush past you like a stranger in a crowd. At the time you don’t think much of it. You know we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening. Back then I thought, “well, there’ll be other days.†I didn’t realize that that was the only day. --FoD
I will certainly try to entertain you with my next project of significance. In the meantime, I'll keep posting on MP. Gonna be there tomorrow after I get an add-a-leaf system installed in the F-150. Bought a big trash trailer couple of weeks ago and need to beef up the suspension a bit.
I don't know if you remember the project I did for bro and SIL back in '06, but that was my re-entry into the world of construction after a 5 year layoff. Did the whole thing for 15 bux an hour--cash. Enabled me to replace most of the equipment I had previously, er, "lost".
Gonna cut him a deal @ 20.00 this go-round, or may offer up a contract price since I've got those specific costs fresh in my mind. Also gonna be a laundry room install attached to that project.
Brother's a corrections officer. No labor x-change happening!
ThanksThe best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
I hope your add-a-leaf works better than mine. I purchased a kit from JC Whitney that was supposed to be 1,000 lbs. per wheel increase, I put them both on my left rear wheel and they made 0.0" difference.
Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA
Thanks Jon,
I'm going with an install my tire guy recommended. Been doing biz with them for a while and know they'll stand by any product they install.
For 375.00 they'd dam well better!The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
$375, well that's probably 6-8 times what I paid.What's that old axiom about trying to save a few dollars and throwing out 100% of what you did spend trying to "save"?
Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA
I think I'm ok with what I got today. Pulled the trailer empty (to the money pit) and it seemed more stable. Plus, I got a bit of the extra height I've been after.
May add airbags as Forrest suggested as well.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
David -
This is one of the most interesting and informative threads I have ever seen. Fascinating work. I can't believe you did this start to finish in only 60 hours AND still had time to take these photos. I wonder if you can fill in some blanks? Or maybe one of the engineering types could help out;I don't understand what gives the bay sufficient strength or rigidness to keep it from sagging over time? I mean you start out with a platform hanging out with a little bearing on the 2x4 sill. After all the window weight and roof structure is added, all that I see to resist gravity over time is some thin rips of OSB which doesn't seem like it has enough area for nailing to act as bracing (is shear strength the right term?) Are there some gussets hidden in the bottom soffit? Pics?And do you usually do your projects alone?Thanks.
Not an engineer, but will attempt anyway. The bay window is a structurally sound configuration that has stood the test of time. The angled framing from the window back to the building (below) is acting as a knee brace, transferring the load back to the structure. And the shear panel further hinders racking or sagging (just try to rack a sheet of plywood!). Careful craftsmanship in the building process also makes for a stronger unit.View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
Good explanation Huck. I think the roof tie-in helps a he!! of a lot too.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
Say Huck
I might be inclined to agree IF each angled side was fit with a full sheet of plywood, glued and nailed profusely. I wouldn't trust OSB with a large cut out window hole giving enough resistance to racking (racking was the word I was looking for!). But I'm happy to hear from David that he did install brackets underneath. David-
Thanks again for the inspiration, I just can't see myself doing this job as you have shown it in only 60 hours. Marvelous.
Thanks for asking tc. There are actually 2 "gussets" made from left over LVL hidden underneath. Necessary? I dunno, but I sleep better knowing they're there. My main concern was/is the fact that this is all hung on a gable wall with a truss span approaching 30'. Luckily, the bay is located in the "end" 25% of that gable and there is an interior wall tying in very close to one side of the unit.
It actually DID sag during construction and I had to jack it back up prior to putting in the hidden braces. Dropped maybe 1/4", and could have been avoided if I hadn't had to race to dry it in. Yes, I'm strictly solo, save for the occasional sub or a bud looking to pick up a day or to.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
I would REALLY strongly recommend the airbag helper springs - I have them, and with 90 psi in them I can carry 5000# for the short distances I need (GMC 1/2 ton).
Doesn't even sag noticeably. Let the air out, it rides fine empty.
Under $300 from JC Whitney - add a leaf only helps once you start to sag.
Forrest - wait a couple weeks and I'll show you.
Thanks Forrest. I already had my guy order the kit for the install tomorrow. Guess I'll be asking a few questions first though.
Dam, why didn't I pose the Q on BT first?The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
Yeah, DARPA's got my best work locked away
Uh huh. So that poolhouse pergola thing is really a cover for the...
Loose Ho Up Large Op
Or some other trusty anagram.'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb
A popular feature of that TV show will be Splintie keeping her assistant in line - or trying to
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Now I gotta try something else next time the miter saw is set up! Oh yea, that'll be Thursday when I run the 2-piece crown in the kitchen.
Thanks for the tip.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
I have used that method. Looks good IMO.
They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
Did you get some mail from me last week?The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
Yes sir I did, sorry for not passing the word on.
Thanks again, as always looking I'm looking forward to dealing with you again in the future. Woods favorite carpenter
Looking good!
Forrest
Wrapped up the inside today Forrest. Can't thank you enough for your help with this project.
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Cool - that looks like just what they wanted.
Forrest
I enjoyed the thread. Just 1 question. Does the main house not have any felt or wrap under the siding or am I missing something? Realizing that you're only adding the window, but I thought I'd ask.
Take care
-D
I noticed that too. Doesn't look like any wrap whatsoever...
I'm surprised no one's asked yet, but no, there's not a stitch of wrapping anywhere. Not even at the windows and doors.
I put an addition on this home last fall and was shocked whe I started peeling back the siding.
Was a spec house built by a "contractor".
Love the trade name, "Son-Rise Construction".
I'm always leery of folks who feel the need to wear their religion on their sleeve.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
for the underside of that bay - When bay window is up enough off the ground to see it, I like to use something like beadboard or v-groove on it. When it is lower, I just prepaint a chunk of 3/8" ply and cut it to fit. If you have some soffit material to match, that'll do. Even Coil stock sometimes if you have it wide enough
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Thanks Paul. Will definitely be a make-it-up-as-I-go kind of deal. Look at Forrest's elevations and you'll see that she-who-makes-the-money/decisions wants an upside down hip type deal.
Hawks--scratching the ol' noggin.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.
I'm surprised no one's asked yet, but no, there's not a stitch of wrapping anywhere.
I noticed it right away, but didn't want to sidetrack the thread into a housewrap tirade. Still don't understand folks who think vinyl on OSB doesn't need some protection.
And the window seat looks great. Although I'm gonna want a cushion to sit on. ;)
jt8
So what was that like?It was like coming THIS close to your dreams. And then watch them brush past you like a stranger in a crowd. At the time you don’t think much of it. You know we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening. Back then I thought, “well, there’ll be other days.†I didn’t realize that that was the only day. --FoD
Thanks T8, UPS delivered 14 individually boxed pillows while I was there yesterday. Wonder where they'll go?
That's why I raised the windows up 12" from the seat and eliminated the stool/sill.The best reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do another.