My workshop is done! It was a long road (11 months - framed the first wall on September 9 and I finished up the last of the trim work on August 9) but if feels great and I'm very happy with the results.
Now I get to start building the benches for inside the workshop. And the house...I guess I should find some time to finish off the house as well.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
The queen of bling
Emma wanted her loft bed back. Not a problem, the ceiling fan had to be removed though (replaced with a floor version). This meant a shopping trip for Emma and her dad for a new light. This is what she picked...
She was really impressed with the chandeliers the hung down 3 feet or more but those were vetoed.
She was really impressed with the chandeliers the hung down 3 feet or more but those were vetoed.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Workshop - My Helper
As I've been building my workshop, Emma's always been interested in what I've been doing. She also wants to help. Unfortunately, there's not a lot that she can do to help, but she has become my official tape holder and chalk line snapper.
On the weekend, she tried her hand at mudding drywall.
On the weekend, she tried her hand at mudding drywall.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Workshop - Starting the inside
It's been a while since my last update, but the lack of pictures doesn't mean no work has been happening.
I've known for a while that the 8' ceilings called for in the plans were going to be inconveniently low. (Especially given that I'm going to raise the floor 5" - see below.) My original plan was to just insulate between the rafters and then drywall the underside, giving me a cathedral ceiling. Fortunately, the roofer tipped me off that this would cause trouble with moisture build up unless I built and insulated the roof in a completely different way. Unfortunately, it was a bit late for that sort of change (and it would have added a lot of cost).
So, after some research, I found that I could raise the joists about 18" without risking the structure of the workshop. This still left me with enough of an attic that air can circulate properly while giving the extra headroom I wanted.
Once that was done, it was time to wire up the workshop. The electrical inspection was a bit depressing - a couple minor issues with what I had done and eight problems in how the professional had wired the workshop into the house. I was able to fix everything up though, and I got my electrical inspection passed.
After that, it was time for insulation and vapour barrier. Figures - get the place insulated just as the weather starts to get warm. I must have done something right though - as the summer heat is starting, the workshop is staying comfortably cool with just the windows and the skylight open.
Another part of my plan was to put in a raised floor. I wanted this so that I could get some insulation between my feet and the concrete, and so that I would have space to run power and dust collection to the table saw under the floor. Originally I was going to lay 2x4 sleepers with plywood over top, but with the high density styrofoam insulation, the recommendation is to lay down a layer of insulation and just put the plywood over top. That made the job a lot easier.
Finally it was time to hang the drywall - the end is in sight! As I mentioned before, I have to use firecode drywall, and that stuff is heavy (80 pounds a sheet). Fortunately, I've had mom, dad, and Christine around to lend a hand at the points where I couldn't support a sheet and drive the screws in at the same time.
Next up - mudding! (I don't think Emma believed me when I told her I was going to put mud on the walls.)
I've known for a while that the 8' ceilings called for in the plans were going to be inconveniently low. (Especially given that I'm going to raise the floor 5" - see below.) My original plan was to just insulate between the rafters and then drywall the underside, giving me a cathedral ceiling. Fortunately, the roofer tipped me off that this would cause trouble with moisture build up unless I built and insulated the roof in a completely different way. Unfortunately, it was a bit late for that sort of change (and it would have added a lot of cost).
So, after some research, I found that I could raise the joists about 18" without risking the structure of the workshop. This still left me with enough of an attic that air can circulate properly while giving the extra headroom I wanted.
Once that was done, it was time to wire up the workshop. The electrical inspection was a bit depressing - a couple minor issues with what I had done and eight problems in how the professional had wired the workshop into the house. I was able to fix everything up though, and I got my electrical inspection passed.
After that, it was time for insulation and vapour barrier. Figures - get the place insulated just as the weather starts to get warm. I must have done something right though - as the summer heat is starting, the workshop is staying comfortably cool with just the windows and the skylight open.
Another part of my plan was to put in a raised floor. I wanted this so that I could get some insulation between my feet and the concrete, and so that I would have space to run power and dust collection to the table saw under the floor. Originally I was going to lay 2x4 sleepers with plywood over top, but with the high density styrofoam insulation, the recommendation is to lay down a layer of insulation and just put the plywood over top. That made the job a lot easier.
Finally it was time to hang the drywall - the end is in sight! As I mentioned before, I have to use firecode drywall, and that stuff is heavy (80 pounds a sheet). Fortunately, I've had mom, dad, and Christine around to lend a hand at the points where I couldn't support a sheet and drive the screws in at the same time.
Next up - mudding! (I don't think Emma believed me when I told her I was going to put mud on the walls.)
Monday, June 2, 2014
Super Ova!
Had soft and hard boiled eggs for breakfast yesterday. Doug put the food away, marking which were hard/soft boiled. Preparing my lunch this morning, I found this in the fridge
Yep, a super egg complete with cape.
... and that is why I love my geek. : )
Yep, a super egg complete with cape.
... and that is why I love my geek. : )
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Monday, March 31, 2014
Another sign of spring
The penguins, who got frozen in over Christmas, are peaking out of the snowbank.
Spring has arrived!
We may still have snow piles, but spring is most definitely in the air. The patio doors can be opened without fears of frostbite, something Leo appreciates.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Then and Now
While in Florida visiting Grandma we had the chance to visit a park, and a tree, we went to last time.
2014
2010
2014
2010
Work-around
Getting her ears pierced was a bit too much so we settled on clip-on earrings. Same effect, a lot less pain for both me and her.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Skating
Though Emma doesn't always like to head to skating on Fridays after school. She does enjoy it when she gets there.
(Emma is the one in the white helmet, pink jacket & pants.)
This week she found a friend to skate with.
(Emma is the one in the white helmet, pink jacket & pants.)
This week she found a friend to skate with.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day!
Emma was very happy to get flowers from her dad. He picked them up a day early to beat the rush.
She is all ready with her Valentine's to give at school and daycare. We settled on a butterfly (with a flavoured drink straw body) and a crazy straw cupid arrow.
Now if tomorrow would just come!
She is all ready with her Valentine's to give at school and daycare. We settled on a butterfly (with a flavoured drink straw body) and a crazy straw cupid arrow.
Now if tomorrow would just come!
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Testing
Test driving a new phone and seeing if I can update the blog from it. Very cool.
Now to work on taking pictures.
Now to work on taking pictures.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Workshop - Days 27-31
The replacement door finally arrived, and it wasn't built properly either. However, in this case the company was able to send someone to fix it on site.
Once the door was in place, I was able to get the last of the siding up and the outside of my workshop is complete!
I called for the final inspection, but I didn't pass on the first try. Since my workshop is so close to the back of our property, I am required to have 5/8" firecode gypsum board installed on the interior wall. Since I still have to do wiring, I hadn't done that yet.
After discussing it with the inspector, I have put up the gypsum board but have not taped and finished the seams. This was enough to pass my inspection as "substantially complete" with the understanding that I would be properly finishing the interior.
So, as of 10:30 am today, my workshop's building permit is closed. Now I can get started on the interior.
Once the door was in place, I was able to get the last of the siding up and the outside of my workshop is complete!
I called for the final inspection, but I didn't pass on the first try. Since my workshop is so close to the back of our property, I am required to have 5/8" firecode gypsum board installed on the interior wall. Since I still have to do wiring, I hadn't done that yet.
After discussing it with the inspector, I have put up the gypsum board but have not taped and finished the seams. This was enough to pass my inspection as "substantially complete" with the understanding that I would be properly finishing the interior.
So, as of 10:30 am today, my workshop's building permit is closed. Now I can get started on the interior.
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