Storage building

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.
 
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.
 
Finally figured something out. Will glue, screw and gusset.
 

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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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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.
 
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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Woke up with back complaining. Got the OSB and one rafter precariously set. Not attached. Still think having 2x8 top plates is way to go.
 

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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?
 
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.
 
Purchased 16 Spruce twelve foot 2x4. $133 buckaroonies! 12 for rafter chord/loft. Rest for miscellaneous crap. Cut 24ish inches off 12 of them, now 119.5, to fit framing width of shed. Will use the cut-off 24 inchers for blocking or toothpicks. Maybe hourish of werk and I'm killed. Only way this gets dried in before next spring is if somebody else does it. Need to make a large tee-square. Hang the rafters on wall and use the tee-square to figure out square & plumbers. I'm certain about 1/2 are screwed up. Since going to cut 6ish inches off, think can compensate then. Six off one side, 6 & 1/4 off other. Maybe. Or I might multiply?

Also went to Lowes to get more Simpson Strong-Tie paraphernalia. They had 4...count them, four, of the ties I needed. So came home and ordered 24 pack from Amazoooon! Be here Friday. Did get the nails at Lowes tho.

(took several attempts to speil parapharmologogical or whatever that werd is/was/will be)---the her in the middle just doesn't look right?
 
Cut 7 inches off. The rafter. Now have to do it eleven more times. Wish I could train the carpenter bees to do something other than drill holes in my pretty new wood. Best wood had in couple years.
 

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Just set that one up, clamped, to look at it. Even managed to stand up on the platform. Next is shorten and add lower chord/framing/siding to end one. Once get the end up won't feel like gonna fall off so bad. Will likely move the other one to middleish position. Really need to climb on old roof and cut edge back maybe 6 inches? Just the shingles & sheeting then build the new roof right over it & cut the old roof out in sections I suppose.

Wonder is anyone has had success training carpenter bees to do more than drill holes? Got plenty.
 
Disregard last transmission. A technical glitch introduced alternative facts into a well planned mission.

Since adding lower chord to rafter, would have to cut a 3" wide slot in old roof to set in place. I'm estimating thirdish 3" cut would result in the "cutter" being ingested into the bowels of the old roof/shed/parts cleaner, etc. Bad idear...

Also...after further review of latest iteration of rafter...I cut too much off. Meant to have 1/2-5/8 inch overhang. Will have a "hatband" around top of siding with roof extending over that. I'm overthunking again.

Can cut some spacers and glue to end of rafter leg. It really doesn't matter. Not actually setting on them anyway. Kinda ceremonial.
 
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