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We knew we’d need a place to work while we build the house so we decided to build a small shed.  It’ll be a handy spot to keep the garden tools when the house is done.

 

Floor joists for the shed.

 

Ceiling joists up and ready to start the roof framing.

 

Brian on the wall.  Brian and Fiona really got this shed off dead center and moving.  Dan’s generator provided power for the tools.

 

 

Gable walls and roof trusses in place.

 

 

Shed roof sheathed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scaffolding in place so we can continue working on the roof.

 

 

Interior of shed.

 

 

Insulating foam board on the roof.

 

Here’s an overall view of the site in mid-July, just before the forms were set for the house foundation.

 

 

Camping is easier when the tent is in a tent.

 

 

Roofing felt and purlins on north side of shed roof.  The seams between foam boards are taped, then covered with felt.  A metal roof will be attached to the purlins.  If any water gets behind the metal it will be shed by the felt.  The purlins will also provide an air space between the metal roofing and the roof which should keep it a little cooler.

 

 

Finally got the door into the shed on August 1st.  Soon we’ll use it as construction headquarters.

 

View of the shed from the northwest on August 28.  The metal roof is going on slowly as time allows.

 

 

 

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