We tend not to waste, and happily our carpenter friend feels the same. This shows a notch in a not-important-load-bearing 2 x 4 that didn't work as a rafter; worked fine for a bit of additional support above the door, and it'll be covered.
The roof worked as I hoped it would with the 2 x 4 rafters supporting the beadboard ceiling and rigid insulation, with spacer to screw the metal roofing to. (Interestingly, I could feel the difference in temp once the insulation went on. YEAH! Not bad for something with an R-value of 5-ish...)
All that's covered with lovely red cedar now. Mark had hoped to re-use some stuff he had on hand, but it turned out to be too narrow. We opted for new, which will get stained but won't have to be painted.
Here's the new window propped against the back wall where it will go just to the left, a bit asymmetrically. Originally when we saw it last week we were trying to find something to fit between the existing studs. Not happening! This will be lots more light, anyway...it's white on the outside, so it won't even need painting (the door and the stained glass window are both already a weathered white--we like the well-loved look. It's patina!)
R-11 insulation waiting to be installed, at left...nasty job when it's as hot and humid as it's gotten now that it's officially summer, but oh well...
It's looking great so far Cathy, can't wait to see it when it's finished =) I wonder if you're going to paint all sorts of colors on it
ReplyDeleteWhat about an electrical outlet? is there such a thing as a plug on the outside(electric current coming from main house) that would power up an outlet inside? You might want to work out there some evening and have a desk lamp turned on - or run a vacuum cleaner even....
ReplyDeleteNope, not a lot of colors Alex, keeping it simple and restful to make it feel bigger I think! And Carrie, yes, we're trying to figure out something like that...I WILL want to work in the evenings and on gray winter days. I think a broom will get it, as far as cleaning goes, though.
ReplyDeleteHope that one window will give you enough light. You'll know more after it's installed. Yea, insulation is no picnic to put up in any weather! Yes, you definitely need some electricity in there.
ReplyDeleteWell, we've got the door with a window and the stained glass on the north, and big French doors on the east, I imagine we'll be fine. I'll admit, I LOVED it when it was just rafters, but that gets a little damp. :-P
ReplyDeleteLooking good :) It sounds lovely :) Maybe you can put the electrical stuff into simple conduits... both underground and in the walls :) Any which way it goes I can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great!
ReplyDeleteam so enjoying following this project. I hope you commit to doing a book about the project-I'll pre-order! There's a small home in maine (on the way from Rt 1 near waldoboro back to new harbor) that was so clearly made from recyled pieces and parts and is so charming. we've been watching it for 30 years and each year it settles a bit more and is a trifle more lopsided and therefore that much more appealing. It has tiny balconies stuck here and there and french doors that I'm betting were almost a perfect fit and small odd-shaped windows. maybe this is the first room of your ramble? thanks for sharing the process. dana
ReplyDeleteThanks all!
ReplyDeleteRachel, conduits sounds good! Someone in the neighborhood has a big old cable hung between their house and garage--don't care for that!
Dana, that house sounds adorable, I'd love to see a picture!