KTMLew01
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I did set-up a stop-block system when was cutting the ones I have to 47. Why I didn't do 46 is a mystery to me. If I do start over will buy sheet of 1/2 plywood to make gussets. Used old OSB and I hate that stuff. Splinter city.
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Otay buttwheat! We have to make a decision. Do I cut 7" off lower rafter and make the damn things fit a 10 foot span (probably the simplest) or fabricobble some framing 90* angle doohickies for the truss to set on. Plan was to run 12 foot 2x4's across then trim them as needed for overhang. But realized I don't need 22 foot of loft. Probably 8 foot likely right over where OG rear wall was. In the middle basically. Then can access from either side. Have two sheets of 3/4 T&G left over. That should hold about anything I can lift. Gave up trying to do layout of rafters on OSB lying on trailer. While easier on back (maybe) just too saggy and sucks. I'll just have to toughen up and get down on my knees.
Am I over-thinking? Nah...I'd never do that. They say rain be coming so covered everything up. Be 10 days before can buy any more crap.
Am I over-thinking? Nah...I'd never do that. They say rain be coming so covered everything up. Be 10 days before can buy any more crap.
KTMLew01
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Rained quite bit yesterday and last night. Didn't think about the rafters, sitting on the ground, sucking up water. Need to attach the wedges so probably be best to let them dry so glue sticks. Hung them up. Probably put the wedges on with them hanging. Have box fan running drying the deck. If get ambitious might set some up today?
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Think I'm done. Just can't do it.
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Found something I can do. Housecleaning. It finally occurred to me, have four 14 foot 2x8. Run them across structure and toss 3/4" OSB on for a scaffolding of sorts. So obvious. Maybe later today or next week?
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Got nothing done but stirring this septic tank. Back went full Roberto Duran. No Mas! At least now know how/what will do. Need to glue/screw wedges on 4 more truss and add gussets. String 2x8's across framing and lay OSB on. Be loft'ish. Couple or 10 screws so nothing moves. If get those 4 or 5 (I think) truss up, maybe try to put OSB on that section to kind of dry that end in? Can slide 7/16 roof sheathing on old roof. With blocks on edges, slide it into place on new section. The 2x8's will stick out 2 feet on each side so get some 2x4 to build a handrail. My #1 problem is psychosomatic. So terrified of heights my back locks up and can't move.
Buddy offered to come from Myrtle Beach to help. Hate asking anyone to do something for me especially something semi-dangerous. Climbing around on stuff when you past 65 y/o is dangerous. Don't care what some think. Hear of too many men retiring then die within couple years by falling on their head from fairly low height.
Buddy offered to come from Myrtle Beach to help. Hate asking anyone to do something for me especially something semi-dangerous. Climbing around on stuff when you past 65 y/o is dangerous. Don't care what some think. Hear of too many men retiring then die within couple years by falling on their head from fairly low height.
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Tomorrow toss the 3/4 OSB on and see if can reach. I'd think so. Those 2x8 are way heavier than I expected. Had to figure out a way to prop both ends up close to where I wanted it so only had to lift inch and screw it tight. Might pop a few nails in just to cover my arse.
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Hmmm? Couple angle braces then a block (pulley) at peak pull the rest up? I can't properly express my fear level. Have an 8x8 foot surface and can NOT stand straight up on it. Soooo frustrating. Planned to use the 2x8's as top cap...after week or so on front porch they look like barrel staves. Can't believe how much they warped. Warped in the direction of no way to straighten without making them 2x6. That would only last few hours before they turned into a Hot Wheels track. Would have to get them nailed fast!
Have I mentioned how much I suck at this? Or that I tend to overthink things not in my specialty?
She's gonna be plenty big though. Should have just done regular roof with 20-24" center rise. Been plenty of space. It's not too late?
Have I mentioned how much I suck at this? Or that I tend to overthink things not in my specialty?
She's gonna be plenty big though. Should have just done regular roof with 20-24" center rise. Been plenty of space. It's not too late?
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Either shorten the lower rafter 6ish inches (makes truss fit a 10 foot span/they are now 7ish inches wider span) with a 10 or 12 foot lower chord OR throw it all away and build complete new regular truss. Unfortunately neither of those options will put hair on my sack. Today was a really bad back day to do this stuff. Had trouble just walking around on level ground. Too many near falls from ground level. Makes me really nervous when 8 feet up.
Had a crazy thought...peel the shingles off the old section, clip small section out of rafter in middle and let "roof" sink to level, sister in a 9ish foot board. Use the old roof as a loft/temp work surface. Suspect will end up with couple 4 x 8 lofts and full length side lofts.
Had a crazy thought...peel the shingles off the old section, clip small section out of rafter in middle and let "roof" sink to level, sister in a 9ish foot board. Use the old roof as a loft/temp work surface. Suspect will end up with couple 4 x 8 lofts and full length side lofts.